Welcome to the Asia Food Safety Forum 2026!
About the Forum
Building on the success of the Vienna Food Safety Forum convened by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Asia Food Safety Forum 2026 brings high-level dialogue to the Asia-Pacific region at a pivotal moment for food safety transformation.
As trade expands and food systems evolve, regulators and industry must modernize approaches to digitalization, innovation, and circularity. This Forum provides a dedicated regional platform to accelerate collaboration, regulatory alignment, and adoption of data-driven solutions.
The Forum aims to:
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Strengthen regional cooperation
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Accelerate digital food safety adoption
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Advance regulatory convergence across Asia-Pacific
Supporting safer, more sustainable, and more competitive food systems.
Event Information & Venue
The Forum will be structured around plenary sessions and workshops strategically co-located with ProPak Asia 2026—Asia’s premier processing and packaging exhibition, expected to host over 2,000 exhibiting brands and 72,000+ visitors.
When: June 11–12, 2026
Where: IMPACT Forum, IMPACT Exhibition Center, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand
Focus of the event:
Digital Transformation
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AI and data-informed decision-making
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Interoperable digital traceability
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Electronic certification and regulatory systems
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Remote auditing and digital inspection tools
Food Innovation & Circularity
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Recycled food contact materials
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Regulatory trends in food innovation
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Food safety in advanced recycling
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Regional harmonization opportunities
Why should you attend?
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Engage with senior regulators, industry leaders, and technology providers
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Explore AI, digital traceability, e-certification, and remote audit systems
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Contribute to dialogue aligned with the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems agenda
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Identify opportunities for regulatory harmonization and technology transfer
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Connect policy discussions directly with industry innovation at ProPak Asia
Who Should Attend?
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Government food safety regulators and policymakers
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Food industry executives and QA professionals
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Packaging manufacturers and technology providers
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Standards bodies and development organizations
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Research institutions and academia
Venue
The Vienna Food Safety Forum will take place in Vienna, Austria, at the headquarters of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Vienna International Centre (VIC), Board Room D, C-Building.
Registration:
Registration for the event will be open until 31 May 2025. Seats are limited to ensure high-level engagement.
Contact Us
All enquiries and correspondence prior to the event may be addressed to foodsafety@unido.org
