Launch of Cellular Agriculture Week: Pioneering a New Industry from Japan
In an exciting development for the food industry, Japan will host its inaugural Cellular Agriculture Week, which aims to elevate academic exchanges and social implementations involving cellular culture technology for food production. Scheduled to take place during the last week of August 2025, this event will feature the first conference of the Japan Society for Cultivated Food, and will serve as a focal point for information dissemination and networking opportunities in the field.
The event is expected to gather an unprecedented number of participants from various sectors including academia, non-profits, and research institutions, collaborating to advance cellular agriculture. This is a golden opportunity for those interested in the latest innovations in sustainable food production technology.
Taking place on August 29th and 30th, 2025, at the Ito International Research Center at the University of Tokyo, the main theme of the conference will be “Future Food Frontier: Creating Abundant Food from Cells.” This gathering aims to unite researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders involved in cultivated food research and development to share their work and discuss technical challenges. Additionally, discussions will consider ethical, regulatory, and societal acceptance perspectives as they relate to the progress of the field.
The event is organized by the Japan Society for Cultivated Food, with co-hosting support from several organizations: the Japan Cellular Agriculture Association, the Cellular Agriculture Research Organization, the Good Food Institute Japan, and the University of Tokyo Advanced Molecular Research Institute.
Tatsuya Shimizu, Chair of the Conference and Director of the Advanced Medical Science Research Institute at Tokyo Women’s Medical University, emphasized the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as cellular engineering, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, food science, environmental science, and social science. He hopes this conference will serve as a creative platform for diverse stakeholders to conceptualize the future of “abundant food.”
In addition to the main conference, there will also be related events:
This initiative is a landmark step forward for cellular agriculture in Japan, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing that could shape the future of food production, ensuring it is both sustainable and innovative. Researchers, companies, and policy makers are invited to join this gathering and explore the cutting-edge advancements in cultivated food. With limited capacity for workshops and events, early registration is encouraged to ensure participation. For more details and inquiries regarding registration, please reach out to the organizers or visit the respective websites.
The event is expected to gather an unprecedented number of participants from various sectors including academia, non-profits, and research institutions, collaborating to advance cellular agriculture. This is a golden opportunity for those interested in the latest innovations in sustainable food production technology.
Main Event: 1st Japan Society for Cultivated Food Conference
Taking place on August 29th and 30th, 2025, at the Ito International Research Center at the University of Tokyo, the main theme of the conference will be “Future Food Frontier: Creating Abundant Food from Cells.” This gathering aims to unite researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders involved in cultivated food research and development to share their work and discuss technical challenges. Additionally, discussions will consider ethical, regulatory, and societal acceptance perspectives as they relate to the progress of the field.
Event Details:
- - Name: 1st Japan Society for Cultivated Food Conference
- - Date: August 29-30, 2025
- - Venue: Ito International Research Center, University of Tokyo
- - Official Website: Japan Society for Cultivated Food
Hosts & Co-hosts
The event is organized by the Japan Society for Cultivated Food, with co-hosting support from several organizations: the Japan Cellular Agriculture Association, the Cellular Agriculture Research Organization, the Good Food Institute Japan, and the University of Tokyo Advanced Molecular Research Institute.
Message from the Conference Chair
Tatsuya Shimizu, Chair of the Conference and Director of the Advanced Medical Science Research Institute at Tokyo Women’s Medical University, emphasized the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as cellular engineering, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, food science, environmental science, and social science. He hopes this conference will serve as a creative platform for diverse stakeholders to conceptualize the future of “abundant food.”
Related Events during Cellular Agriculture Week
In addition to the main conference, there will also be related events:
- - August 27, 2025: Workshop on future scenarios and co-creation opportunities in cellular food for invited participants, focusing on discussions and exchanges between companies engaged in cellular food initiatives.
- - August 28, 2025: The 7th Cellular Agriculture Conference hosted by the Japan Cellular Agriculture Association (CAIC), featuring top startups, investment firms, and cutting-edge researchers discussing business development in cellular agriculture. Attendees of the main conference will receive discount coupons for the 7th Cellular Agriculture Conference.
This initiative is a landmark step forward for cellular agriculture in Japan, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing that could shape the future of food production, ensuring it is both sustainable and innovative. Researchers, companies, and policy makers are invited to join this gathering and explore the cutting-edge advancements in cultivated food. With limited capacity for workshops and events, early registration is encouraged to ensure participation. For more details and inquiries regarding registration, please reach out to the organizers or visit the respective websites.
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