Agenda

Opening Ceremony

2026-03-12 08:30-09:30 BFA,Main Hall,Level 2

Innovation Leads,Wisdom Gathers:Striding Into a New Era of High-Quality Health Food Development

Opening Ceremony——Academician Forum

2026-03-12 09:30-10:45 BFA,Main Hall,Level 2

2026-03-12 09:30-09:55

Opening Ceremony——Roundtable Meeting

2026-03-12 10:45-12:00 BFA,Main Hall,Level 2

Section I:Food Regulations and Standards——Session 1:Latest Progress in Regulations and Standards

2026-03-12 14:00-17:10 Dongyu,Changyan room(Wanquan Ballroom 1/3)

Moderator:Huo Junsheng,Research Fellow,National Institute for Nutrition and Health,Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention

2026-03-12 14:00-14:20

New Developments in the Administration of Special Foods

Department of Supervision and Administration of Special Food Safety of the State Administration for Market Regulation
2026-03-12 14:20-14:40

Challenges and Reflections on the Administration of Infant Formula and Medical Foods

Department of Supervision and Administration of Special Food Safety of the State Administration for Market Regulation
2026-03-12 14:40-15:00

New Progress in the Administration of Health Foods

Department of Supervision and Administration of Special Food Safety of the State Administration for Market Regulation
2026-03-12 15:20-15:40

Practice in the Evaluation of New Functions of Health Foods

2026-03-12 15:40-16:00

Development of the List of Health Food Raw Materials

Director Sa Yi,Food Evaluation Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation
2026-03-12 16:00-16:15

Reflections on the R&D of Milk Components and the Formulation of Their Standards

2026-03-12 16:15-16:30

Latest Updates on Food Standards for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP)

2026-03-12 16:30-16:45

Policy Practice of Temporary Import of Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) and Health Food in Hainan Boao Lecheng Pilot Zone

Administration of Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone,Hainan
2026-03-12 16:45-17:10

Q&A

Section II:New Technologies and New Products——Session 1:Foods from Synthetic Biology

2026-03-12 13:30-17:30 BFA,Princess Palm

Moderator:
Zhang Dawei,Research Fellow,Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology,Chinese Academy of Sciences;
Xiulan Sun,Professor and Dean,School of Food Science and Technology,Jiangnan University

2026-03-12 13:30-13:55

Management Status,Future Prospects and Key Challenges of Synthetic Biology-Derived Novel Food Ingredients

Song Yan Research Fellow,Division 3 of China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment
2026-03-12 13:55-14:20

Biofabrication of Vitamins:Key Essential Nutrients via Biotechnological Routes

Zhang Dawei Researcher,Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology,Chinese Academy of SciencesDeputy Director
2026-03-12 14:20-14:45

Biomanufacturing of Functional Food Components Driven by Artificial Intelligence

Jingwen Zhou Professor,Jiangnan UniversityVice Director
2026-03-12 14:45-15:10
2026-03-12 15:35-16:00

Pilot Production and Comprehensive Safety Assessment of In Vitro Cultured Porcine Meat

Shijie Ding Associate Professor,Nanjing Joes Future Food Technology Co.,Ltd.CEO
2026-03-12 16:00-16:25

Precision-Fermented Lactoferrin:Functional Validation,Commercialisation and Advances Towards Human-Identical Lactoferrin

Yanwei Ma,All GSynthetic Biology Team Lead &Commercial Liaison
2026-03-12 16:25-17:20

Roundtable Meeting:Development and Challenges of Synbio Foods

Section II:New Technologies and New Products——Session 5:Innovation of Iterative Algal Oil and Evidence for Its Human Health Functions

2026-03-12 13:00-16:00 BFA,The Pavilion

Moderators:Prof. Shan Zhilei,School of Public Health,Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology;Pan Yu,Director of Scientific Affairs,DSM-Firmenich Greater China

2026-03-12 13:00-13:25

Leading the global innovation and new breakthroughs in clinical evidence of algal Omega-3

Anneleen Spooren,SVP,Innovation &Regularoty,HNC,dsm-firmenich
2026-03-12 13:25-13:55

In-depth interpretation of DO Health,the world's largest anti-aging clinical research

Cindy Pan,DSM-Firmenich Greater China Science Affairs Director
2026-03-12 13:55-14:20

The crucial role of Omega-3 in metabolic health

Sun Guiju Professor,School of Public Health,Southeast University
2026-03-12 14:20-14:45

The scientific potential of the anti-inflammatory mechanism of Omega-3 in health management

Shan Zhi Lei Professor,School of Public Health,Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology
2026-03-12 14:45-15:05

The latest clinical research on the reduction of preterm birth by Omega-3 for guiding pregnant nutrition

Susan Carlson Professor,Department of Dietetics and Nutrition,KU Medical Center
2026-03-12 15:05-15:30

Health Benefits of Life's Nutritional Lipids for Children and Teenagers

Chen Yun,Senior Scientist,STA,GC,dsm-firmenich
2026-03-12 15:30-16:00

Roundtable Meeting

Section III:Medicine and Food Homology (MFH)——Session 1:Comprehensive Topics

2026-03-12 13:00-17:10 BFA,Dong Yu Grand Ballroom A

Moderator:Chen Min,Research Fellow,Chairman of the Professional Committee for Evaluation and Utilization of Medicine and Food Homology Substances,China Association of Chinese Materia Medica

2026-03-12 13:10-13:40

Current Development Status and Future Trends of the Global Functional Food Industry

Xie Mingyong Professor,Nanchang University,Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
2026-03-12 13:40-14:00

National Priority Work on Food and Medicinal Materials

Lei Zhang Research Fellow,China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment
2026-03-12 14:00-14:20

Health Preservation Philosophy Based on the Spleen-Stomach Theory and Its Contemporary Practice

Zhou Ran,Shanxi Science and Technology Association Chairperson of the Association for Science and Technology
2026-03-12 14:20-14:40

Interpretation of the Evaluation System and Standards for Nutraceutical Medicinal Diets

JinZhang chief physician,Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
2026-03-12 14:40-15:00

From Traditional Insights to Modern Clinical Medicine:The Application of Homology of Medicine and Food in Preventive Healthcare

Pan Minxiong Distinguished Professor,Professor of the Institute of Food Science and Technology,National Taiwan University
2026-03-12 15:00-15:20

Application of the Medicine-Food Homology Concept in Nestlé's R&D and Innovation

Liao Yongcheng,Nestlé China Senior R&D Scientist
2026-03-12 15:20-15:40

Admission Standards for Medicinal and Edible Homologous Products in the "Medicine-Food Homology Database"

Assoc. Res. Yang Guang,CACMS National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica
2026-03-12 15:40-16:00

From Cellular Level to Organ Level:Plant-Derived Scientific Anti-Aging Solutions

Wang Feijie,Amway (China) Daily Necessities Co.,Ltd.
2026-03-12 16:00-16:10

Launch Ceremony of China’s Medicinal &Edible Homology Industry Development Report 2025

Assoc. Res. Yang Guang,CACMS National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica
2026-03-12 16:10-17:10

Roundtable Meeting:Standards for Food and Medicine Homology Substances and Products

Section III:Medicine and Food Homology (MFH) ——Session 2:Goji Berry

2026-03-12 16:10-18:40 BFA,The Pavilion

Keep Pace with Global Health Food Tech,Fuel Industrial Innovation:Wolfberry’s High-Value Development Model

2026-03-12 16:10-16:15

Opening Speech

TBC
2026-03-12 16:30-16:40

Speech by Leader

TBC
2026-03-12 16:40-17:00

Research on the Material Basis of Medicine-Food Homology Contributes to Developing Potential New Drugs for Parkinson's Disease

Wenjun Duan​ Professor​,JINAN UNIVERSITY
2026-03-12 17:00-17:20
2026-03-12 17:20-17:35

Research Progress on the Main Active Components of Lycium barbarum

Gong Guiping Associate Professor,Northwestern University
2026-03-12 17:35-17:50

From Traditional Herb to Functional Food:The Evolution and Brand Story of Black Wolfberry

Zhen Qi,Ningxia Qilixiang medlar Co.,Ltd.General Manager
2026-03-12 17:50-18:05

Efficient Exploration and Commercial Application of High-Value Added Active Compounds from Goji Berry

Zhexiong Yu Intermediate Engineer,NINGXIA TIANREN GOJI BIOTECHNOLOGYExecutive Director
2026-03-12 18:05-18:35

Roundtable Meeting:Market Changes and New Transformation Paths of Wolfberry Products

TBC
2026-03-12 18:35-18:40

Conference Summary and Closing

Section VI:Probiotics,Prebiotics and Postbiotics——Session 1:Precision Nutrition and Personalized Probiotic Solutions

2026-03-12 13:30-16:05 BFA,Dong Yu Grand Ballroom C

2026-03-12 13:30-13:35
2026-03-12 13:35-13:55

Global Development Pattern of the Probiotics &Prebiotics Field

2026-03-12 13:55-14:15

State-of-the-Art Progress in Gut Microbiota and Precision Nutrition:From Research to Translation

Canhui Lan,R-InstituteBoard Chairman/Director
2026-03-12 14:15-14:35

Precision Assessment of Dietary Fat Intake and Prediction of Metabolic Health via Integration of Metabolic Chambers,Nutritional Challenges,Multi-Omics and Population Cohort Studies

Lin Xu Professor,Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study
2026-03-12 14:35-14:55

Gut Microecology from the Perspective of Precision Nutrition:Probiotics Supporting Metabolic Balance.

Johanna Maukonen,IFF Health SciencesGlobal Director,Clinical Innovatrion and Translation、Technical Fellow
2026-03-12 14:55-15:15

Innovation &Branding Integration:Hi188,the Growth-Promoting Probiotic

Yuejian Mao,Mengniu General Manager,Mircoecology R&D
2026-03-12 15:15-15:35

Formulation Innovations in Individualized Probiotic Products

2026-03-12 15:35-16:05

Roundtable Meeting

Section VI:Probiotics,Prebiotics and Postbiotics——Session 4:From Gut to Brain,Skin,and Metabolism

2026-03-12 16:15-18:05 BFA,Dong Yu Grand Ballroom C

2026-03-12 16:15-16:35

Scientific Breakthroughs Driving Innovation in Probiotic Products

Yuejian Mao,Mengniu General Manager,Mircoecology R&D
2026-03-12 16:35-16:55

Gut-Brain-Metabolic Axis:Unlocking Probiotic Potential for Holistic Health

Mary Farrell,Scientific Affairs Manager ,Probi
2026-03-12 16:55-17:15

Probiotics Research Institute:Gut-Brain Axis and HRB Bifidobacterium for Healthy Aging

XIAO JINZHAONG,MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.
2026-03-12 17:15-17:35

Gut Microbiota:Diverse Strategies and Synergistic Mechanisms for Gut-Brain Axis Intervention in Parkinson's Disease

Xiaodong Yang Deputy Chief Physician,Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineAssociate Researcher,Master's Supervisor,MD Ph.D
2026-03-12 17:35-18:05

Roundtable Meeting

Innovation Forum:Food for Older Adults

2026-03-12 13:00-16:10 Dongyu,Yiyong room(Wanquan Ballroom 1/3)

Moderators:Liu Aidong,Research Fellow & Director,National Institute for Nutrition and Health,Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention;Zhang Jian,Research Fellow,National Institute for Nutrition and Health,Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Supported by:Nestlé,IFF,Yili,PepsiCo,Feihe,Junlebao,Mead Johnson,Arla,etc.

R&D and Production Innovation Achievements of Age-Appropriate Foods

2026-03-12 13:15-13:30

Age-Appropriate Foods Based on Nutritional Needs and Scientific Research

Yu Kai,Nestlé Insitute of Health Sciences China Hub Manager
2026-03-12 13:30-13:45

Developing Age-Appropriate Foods Through Fermentation Technology Innovation

2026-03-12 13:45-14:00

Geriatric-Focused Innovation:Integrated Nutritional,Functional,and Textural Solutions for Older Adults

Ivy Lou,IFF Nutrition Expert
2026-03-12 14:00-14:15

Novel Approaches to the Development of Geriatric-Friendly Dairy Products Based on Innovative Milk Processing Technologies

Duan Sufang,Sci. Res. Director,Global Innovation Center,Yili Group &National Dairy Technology Innovation Center
2026-03-12 14:15-14:30

Functional Milk Proteins:Enhancing the Nutritional and Functional Value of Senior-Friendly Foods to Address Multifaceted Needs

Anna Carola Kramer,Arla Foods Ingredients Application Technicians Manager

Interpretation of the Consensus and the Standards

2026-03-12 14:30-14:45

"Recommended Appropriate Range of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Clinical Standards for Weight Management in Octogenarians (WS/T 868—2025)"

Shi Xiaoming Research Fellow,Deputy Director,Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
2026-03-12 14:45-15:00

"Consensus on Research,Development,and Standardized Production of Geriatric-Friendly Foods in China"

2026-03-12 15:00-16:00

Roundtable Meeting:Industrial Development and Service Provision of Age-Appropriate Foods:How to Move Forward in Tandem?

Innovation Forum:Micronutrients and Anti-Aging

2026-03-12 13:30-16:40 BFA,Dong Yu Grand Ballroom D

Moderator:Chen Weijun,Associate Director,Medical Science Affairs Department,Haleon (China) Co.,Ltd.
Supported by:Haleon (China)

2026-03-12 13:30-13:32
2026-03-12 15:00-15:25

Innovation Forum:Dairy Ingredients Innovation

2026-03-12 13:00-17:00 BFA,Dong Yu Grand Ballroom B