[First Look at the Agenda] Chief Scientist from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Joins Forces! Executives from DBN, Mu'en, Liangping, and Momi Unite to End the "Sample Dilemma" in Alternative Proteins

Currently, China's high dependence on imported protein supplies and the growing shortage of feed protein resources are becoming increasingly critical. Traditional farming and breeding models consume excessive resources and generate high carbon emissions, making them unable to meet the rising demand for protein. Industry forecasts indicate that by 2050, the global population will reach approximately 100 billion, with an additional protein demand of 2.65 billion tons, creating a gap of 40%. Based on China's population of 14 billion people consuming 50g of protein per person daily, China's annual protein requirement exceeds 5000 million tons.

Against this backdrop, the 15th Five-Year Plan has designated biomanufacturing as a key future industry for breakthrough development, proposing to build a diversified food supply system and actively advance synthetic biology technologies to expand novel protein sources.

However, many enterprises remain stuck in the "sample dilemma": while lab data is impressive and prototypes are stunning, scaling up production and commercializing them proves extremely difficult. Bottlenecks such as reliance on external partners for microbial strain IP, high costs at scale, and taste/texture that fall short of animal proteins have prevented too many promising technologies from moving beyond the sample stage.

2026 (2nd) Yimao Bio-Manufacturing Industry Conference & Exhibition (Summer) will be held in Shanghai from 8 to 28.At the exhibition, we will invite2000+Attendee,100+Speaker,20+Premium exhibitors, featuring "Conference - Exhibition - Meeting - EventFour core modules focused on "fundamental research breakthroughs + cross-domain industrial implementation," providing comprehensive coverage.Medicine & Aesthetics, Bio-based Materials & Green Chemicals, Food & Agriculture, AI-Enabled SolutionsCore Focus: Deeply connecting top-tier research experts, industry leaders, innovative SMEs, investment firms, and upstream/downstream supply chains to create a benchmark event for the entire bio-manufacturing value chain.

8 28,Special Forum: Future Foods, Alternative Proteins, Novel Ingredients, and Functional Raw MaterialsTackle this challenge head-on. The morning session will host an exclusive event on alternative proteins, bringing together industry leaders and experts from national research institutes to address key industrialization pain points. In the afternoon, we'll expand coverage to future food innovation ingredients across all categories—including HMOs, natural sweeteners, functional probiotics, and brain health raw materials—offering a one-stop breakdown of technology, production capacity, and end-market dynamics to deliver practical insights for professionals throughout the entire food supply chain.

World Manufacturing Congress Forum I [New Terminal Applications]

8 28, 9:00–16:00

09:00-10:30 Future Foods · Alternative Proteins

09:00-09:50 Interview: From Tech Iteration to Industrial Upgrade – China's Path to Commercializing Alternative Proteins

Guests:Song Weiping, Beijing Beidahuang Agri-Group Co., Ltd., Vice President

          Jiang Xianzhi, Moon Biotech, Founder & CEO

09:50-10:10 Report: Plant-Based Fermentation Protein: Synergistic Microbial-Enzymatic Technology and Scalable Application

Guests:Li Tianyi, Liangping Biotech, Partner & CSO

10:10-10:30 Report: Creation and Application of Next-Generation Mycoprotein

Guests:Tian Lingzhi, MoMi Bio, COO

11:00-11:40 Future Food & Alternative Proteins

11:00-11:20 Report: Structural Modification and Functional Enhancement of Plant-Based Proteins: A Flavor and Nutrition Revolution from Lab to Table

Guests:Shi AiminResearcher, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Doctoral Supervisor; Deputy Director, Laboratory for Comprehensive Utilization Technology Integration of Grain and Oil Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Chief Scientist, Innovative Team on Structure and Function Regulation of Plant Proteins

11:20-11:40 Report: Scaling Biomanufacturing: The Critical Leap of Cultured Meat from "Prototype" to "Product"

11:40-12:30 Future Foods, New Ingredients & Functional Raw Materials

11:40-12:00 Report: Brazilian Sweet Protein – The Next-Generation Premium Natural Sweetening Solution

Guests:Oliver Yu, Suzhou Shuohong Biotechnology Co., Ltd., CSO

12:00-12:20 Report: Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs): Biosynthesis, Applications in Infant Formula, and Industry Outlook

Guests:Liu Zhenyun, Yixi Bio, Founder & CEO

13:30-16:00 Future Foods & New Ingredients and Functional Raw Materials

13:30-13:50 Report: Functional Amino Acid Derivatives – Biomanufacturing Technologies and Innovations in Healthy Food End Products

13:50-14:10 Report: Evidence-Based and Industrial Application of the Next-Generation Probiotic AKKBG-001® for Weight Management

Guests:Hong Weilian, Junyao Runying, Dean of the Research Institute

14:10-14:30 Report: Brain Health Functional Ingredients – Validation of Cognitive Efficacy, Technology Iteration, and Market Implementation in the Wellness Industry

Guests:Yu YifaHanhe Bio, Executive Vice President and Director of R&D & General Manager of Shenzhen Hanhe & Council Member of the Amino Acid Branch of China Fermentation Industry Association

14:30-14:50 Report: From Plants to Microbial Cell Factories: Synthetic Biology Reshaping the Biomanufacturing of Steviol Glycosides and Sweet Proteins

Guests:Zhang Baoqi, Bai Kai Sheng (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Deputy General Manager

14:50-15:50 Interview: From Raw Material Innovation to End-User Consumption: R&D, Commercialization, and New Market Opportunities in Future Functional Food Ingredients

15:50-16:00 Interact & Discuss

This exhibition brings together the core power of the entire bio-manufacturing industry, featuring leaders from top-tier companies, academic pioneers from leading universities, authoritative experts from national research institutes, and key representatives from global industry think tanks. An unparalleled lineup!

2026 (2nd) EMBC Bio-Manufacturing Industry Conference & Exhibition (Summer)

2026 (2nd) Yimao Bio-Manufacturing Industry Conference & Exhibition (Summer) will be held in Shanghai from 8 to 28.At the exhibition, we will invite2000+Attendee,100+Speaker,20+Premium exhibitors, featuring "Conference - Exhibition - Meeting - EventFour core modules focused on "breakthroughs in fundamental research + cross-domain industrial implementation."

Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, technical expert, or procurement decision-maker in the bio-manufacturing sector, this exhibition offers a platform to explore the latest policy trends and industry developments, connect with top-tier capital and high-quality projects, and showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovative products.