- Global food tech experts gathered to share innovative ideas, discuss market insights, and explore development potential
- Abu Dhabi-based investment firm HITI partners with Dongwha Pharmaceutical to manufacture and distribute cognitive enhancement ingredients in the Middle East
- HITI joins Korea Food Tech Council to reinforce support for Korean market's global expansion
40 high caliber speakers from all over the world gave insightful presentations to attending industry professionals on topics such as the Global Perspective on Bioeconomy; Transforming Health with Sweet Proteins; Probiotics that Improve Cognitive Function and many more. The event also highlighted South Korea's growing role as a food tech leader, leveraging its strong expertise in science and AI to drive advancements in sustainable food solutions. In addition, HiConf 2024 opened its stages to five food tech startups from around the world to pitch to potential Korean and international investors.
"HiConf brings together the brightest minds from around the world to share big ideas, overcome challenges, and build new opportunities together. There is no better place than South Korea, with its strong expertise in food technologies, to exchange scientific and business best practices," said Raymund Scheffler, Chairman of the Organization Committee of HiConf.Abu Dhabi-based food tech investment firm HITI and Korean pharmaceutical manufacturer Dongwha Pharm signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the manufacturing and distribution of innovative biological functional ingestible ingredients.
Abu Dhabi-based food tech investment firm HITI joined the Korea Food Tech Council (KFTC), a pioneering collaboration between academia, industry, and government to advance the food technology sector in Korea.
"We are pleased to welcome HITI as a partner in our efforts to solve the pressing food issues facing humanity while building viable business models," said Professor Lee Ki-won, Co-Founder and Chairman of KFTC, and added that "HITI's global expertise will be a valuable asset in creating a healthier future."
The first-ever HiConf took place in Dubai in February 2024, with over 500 executives from international biotech, plant-based, and cultured-food businesses, as well as investors and food brands, in attendance. The next HiConf will also be held in Abu Dhabi in February 2025.
About HiConf
HiConf is a global platform for cutting-edge alternative protein technologies and food tech innovations with the goal of establishing a more sustainable food system. Driving both economic growth and sustainable development in the food tech industry, HiConf is a hub for groundbreaking discussions with global leaders and pioneers in the food tech industry. For more information on HiConf, please visit https://www.hiconf.ae/.
About Healthy Innovations Technology Investment (HITI)
HITI is an Abu Dhabi-based investment fund dedicated to advancing future technologies that contribute to creating a healthier world for the global population. The company's philosophy is rooted in the belief that sustainable innovations are essential to addressing our planet's challenges. For more information on HiTi, please visit https://www.hiti.ae/.
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