【Event background】
This conference is organized around three essential pillars for realizing a Cell-Ag-READY society: regulatory science, innovation, and the communication that bridges the two. The program will feature lectures and panel discussions by leading experts from Japan and abroad who are engaged in the latest research and initiatives. In addition, company booths will provide opportunities for interaction among participants. Our goal is to deliver a meaningful and engaging program for all attendees.
【Table of Contents】
Event Overview
【Dates】
Thursday, November 13th – Friday, November 14th, 2025
【Venue】
ENEOS Hall
4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505
Komaba II Campus, Advanced Science and Technology Research Center, South Building No. 3, 1st Floor
【Language】
Japanese, English – simultaneous translation will be available
【Co-hosts】
- Economic Security Intelligence Lab, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo
- Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture (JACA)
- Cellular Agriculture Working Team under the Council for Public-Private Partnership in Food Technology
【Participation Fees】
Conference Participation
- JACA Members (On-site / Online: Free of charge)
- Non-Members (On-site / Online: 10,000 JPY)
- Speakers, Sponsors, and Invited Guests (Information already provided by the Secretariat)
Networking Reception Participation (Date: Thursday, November 13, 18:30–)
- JACA Members & Non-Members (Flat rate: 5,000 JPY)
- Speakers, Sponsors, and Invited Guests (Information already provided by the Secretariat)
【My Page】
TBU
【Event Secretariat】
MA Convention Consulting Co., Ltd.
4-7 Kōjimachi Parkside Building, Room 402, Kōjimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083
Tel: +81-3-5275-1191
E-mail: jaca_2025@macc.jp
Speaking opportunity & Exhibition booth
【Sponsorship Opportunities】
Companies wishing to set up a booth or deliver a presentation at this symposium are kindly requested to review the prospectus via the button below, complete the application form, and contact the Secretariat.
- For presentations: Please register for sponsorship and notify the Secretariat of your intention to present.
- For booths: Please register for sponsorship and notify the Secretariat of your intention to exhibit. Booth applications are also open to non-sponsors; however, discounted rates are available for those considering sponsorship.
In addition, we are seeking industry associations willing to support this symposium through promotional cooperation. If you are interested, please review the prospectus and submit the relevant application form to the Secretariat.
Tentative Program
【Timetable】
Day1 – 13th November
Regulatory Science (Risk Assessment and Management): Morning Session
9:30-10:00
Opening/Networking
10:00-11:00
Status of Discussions at the Food Sanitation Standards Council’s Newly Developed Foods Investigation Subcommittee
Speaker：TBU
11:00-12:00
“Circumstances surrounding cell-cultured foods, also known as cultured meats- the status of their development and safety-related regulatory trends in other countries –“
Speaker： Dr. Satoshi Kitajima
（Center for Biological Safety and Research, National Institute of Health Sciences）
12:00-13:00
Lunch （Sponsor： Hoxton Farms Ltd）
Day1 – 13th November
Regulatory Science (Risk Assessment and Management): Afternoon Session
13:00-14:00
Research Results on Risk Assessment Methods for Meat Produced Using Cell Culture Technology, etc
Speaker： Dr. Shizunobu Igimi
（Center Director, Food Safety Research Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture）
14:00-15:00
New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for Cultivated Meat Safety Risk Assessment
Speaker： Professor William Chen
（Endowed Professor and Director, Singapore Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH), Nanyang Technological University Singapore）
15:00-15:15
Coffee break （Sponsor： BlueNalu）
15:15-16:00
Safety Assessment of Media Components in Cultivated Meat
Speaker： Kimberly Ong
（ Toxicologist at Vireo Advisors, LLC）
16:00-16:45
Current Trends in Cell Safety of Cultivated Foods
Speaker： Alex Ward
（Arta Bioanalytics）
16:45-17:00
Coffee break （Sponsor： Keller&Heckman LLP）
17:00-18:30
Dialogue with Experts
(The line between known/unknown areas and how to expand shared knowledge of some of key safety themes)
- Chemical substances
- Hazards in cell culture processes (unknown allergens, hormones, tumor formation)
- Nutrition (Both health hazards and health impact)
Chair
Dr. Ryan Simon
Sr. Director, Safety &Regulatory,
Intertek
Panelist
Dr. Hans Verhagen
Food Safety
& Nutrition Consultancy
Panelist
Dr. Yooheon Park Donguuk University
Panelist
Dr. William Chen
Panelist
Dr. Kimberly Ong Vireo Advisors, LLC
Panelist
Dr. Alex Ward Arta Bioanalytics
※Note taker: Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi, Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture
18:30-20:00
Networking Reception （Sponsor： TBU / Open for Application）
Day2 – 14th November
Science (development and industry side): Morning session
9:30-10:00
Opening/Networking
10:00-11:00
Global regulatory outlook and production expectations for cultivated meat
Speaker： Elliot Swartz
（The Good Food Institute）
11:00-12:00
Consideration of the nutritional or taste/texture benefits of cellular foods to consumers
Speaker： Dr. Rosalyn Abbott
（Associate Professor | Carnegie Mellon University）
12:00-13:00
From cell to cuisine: the role of cell choice on sensory experience, food safety, and commercial viability
Speaker： Ernst van Orsouw
（CEO of Roslin Technologies）
13:00-14:00
Lunch （Sponsor： TBU / Open for Application）
Day2 – 14th November
Communication (science and safety), other: Afternoon session
14:00-15:00
The responsibility of companies, developers, and the industry in communicating about the safety and security of novel and cellular food products
Speaker： Dr. Toshiaki Karaki
（食の信頼向上をめざす会/”Association for the Promotion of Food Trust” –
Local Consumer Organization）
15:00-15:15
Coffee break （Sponsor： TBU / Open for Application）
15:15-16:45
Expert Conversation
(To make the three wheels working – regulatory science / R&D / communication)
Theme of discussions would be like
- How information should be disclosed
- Past successful consumer engagement case studies for scientists or companies
- Engagement with the media, etc.
Chair
Eiko Nakano （Journalist）
Panelist
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※Note taker: Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi, Japan Associatoin for Cellular Agriculture
16:45-17:00
Coffee break （Sponsor： TBU / Open for Application）
17:00-17:15
Hoxton Farms Ltd
17:15-17:30
BlueNalu
17:30-17:45
Keller&Heckman
17:45-18:00
TBU
18:00-18:15
TBU
18:15-18:30
TBU
※Titles and speakers are subject to change without prior notice.
Corporate Booths
TBU / Open for Application
【Sponsors】
■Lunch
■Coffee break
【Promotional Partners】
