Asia Summit 2026

Trends, Tech, and Truth: Food at the Crossroads of Health and Wealth

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Food systems are entering a new era of transformation. Amid climate volatility, geopolitical fragmentation, and changing consumer demand, the food and agriculture ecosystem is poised for innovation and investment, reshaping how food is produced, financed, and delivered. Innovations in digital and precision agriculture, and other technologies, are creating opportunities to strengthen resilience and unlock investment. Asia sits at the center of these shifts as both a producer and a dynamic market. Developments across the region shape supply chains, investments, technology adoption, and consumer demand. This session brings together leaders to explore where innovation is creating value, how it is being tested across markets, and how interconnections across the ecosystem can be leveraged to create shared value for health and economies, building a system that is resilient and investable at scale.

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    Moderator

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    Natasha Ledlie

    Director, Milken Institute Health

    Speakers

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    Ren Hua Ho

    CEO, Thai Wah Group
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    Rishi Kalra

    Executive Director and Group Chief Financial Officer, Olam Food Ingredients
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    Beverley Postma

    Executive Director, Grow Asia
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    Winfried Wicklein

    Director General, Sectors Department 2, Asian Development Bank