Welcome to the Award Ceremony of the UNIDO Global Call 2024 FOODTECH Innovation and ISID: Nourshing the Future!
FoodTech refers to an industry where scientific and technological advancements such as robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and 3D printing are integrated into the entire process of the food industry, from production to consumption. Currently, the global food system is collapsing, with 780 million people suffering from hunger and one-third of the world's food production wasted. Moreover, the current food system is exacerbating environmental pollution, producing one-third of the world's greenhouse gas emissions.
A total of 228 applications were received from 55 countries across five continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America, reflecting the rapid growth of the FoodTech industry and the use of advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and 3D printing. Among these submissions, 17 companies were honored with 18 UNIDO Director-General’s Awards, while five domestic companies received Special Awards from Korean government agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
At the event, more than 120 participants, including government officials, Ministers, representatives from UNIDO Headquarters, ITPO Network, private sector investors, civil society, academia, and relevant organizations, gathered to celebrate the achievements of all the award-winning enterprises. This vibrant assembly highlighted the significance of innovation in the FoodTech sector and fostered valuable networking opportunities among attendees.
Agenda:
00:00-15:17 Opening
Remarks by Seung Chung, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee
Remarks by Fatou Haidara, Deputy to the Director General and the Managing Director of UNIDO
Remarks by Jong-Gu Kim, Deputy Minister of Agricultural Innovation Policy Office at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
15:17-20:38 Ceremony Overview
Introduction of VIPs, Categories, Awards Types
Introduction of Evaluation Criteria and Process by Baek Hyung-Hee, Jury Chairman
20:47-58:12 Awarding for UNIDO Director-General's Award
Category Awards
Evaluation Criteria Awards
Youth Recognition Award
58:13-1:09:22 Awarding for Special Awards
Minister of Foreign Affairs Award
Minister of Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs Award
Minister of the Korea Intellectual Property Office Award
1:09:50-1:12:10 Closing Remarks by Maengsho Shin, Head of UNIDO ITPO Korea
