PROGRAM
From Opening Ceremony to International Conference, Exhibition and Side Events — 4 days of FoodTech platform
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 10:30 ~ 13:00
From VIP pre-meeting through welcome remarks, congratulations, keynote, and Grand Prize Awards —
the official opening program of WFT26.
| Time | Duration | Program | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 - 11:00 | 30' | Registration | Visitor registration & VIP pre-meeting |
| 11:00 - 11:05 | 5' | Seating & Opening Video | — |
| 11:05 - 11:08 | 3' | Guest Introductions | Lee Seung-hyun, KBS Announcer |
| 11:08 - 11:15 | 7' | Welcome Address |
Kang Geum-sil Chair, WFT26 ConfEx Secretariat (Global Climate & Environment Ambassador · Former Minister of Justice) Tony Chey Chair, WFT26 ConfEx Secretariat (Chair, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry · Chair, SK Group) |
| 11:15 - 11:25 | 10' | Congratulatory Remarks (TBD) | VIPs (Government & National Assembly) |
| 11:25 - 11:30 | 5' | Keynote | Lee Ki-won, Co-Chair, World FoodTech Council |
| 11:30 - 11:45 | 15' | Prize Ceremony | Grand Prize · Special Prize |
| 11:45 - 11:50 | 5' | Group Photo | — |
| 11:50 - 12:00 | 10' | Booth Tour | Grand Prize winners' booths |
| 12:00 - | - | Close & VIP Luncheon | Move to luncheon |
* Opening Ceremony program may be subject to change based on event operations.
** For detailed conference program, please refer to the separate program document.
10 Tracks · 3 Days Concurrent (6/9~11)
Prize · Keynote · World · Special × 4 · Public × 4 — Unified Industry-Academia-Research-Government Knowledge Platform
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* Conference schedule and speakers may be subject to change.
KINTEX 2nd Exhibition Hall Hall 7-8 & 3F-4F
Innovative technologies from FoodTech companies worldwide gathered in one place.
Smart cooking appliances, functional foods, AI-driven food analysis & development solutions
Cultivated meat, plant-based alternatives, precision fermentation — next-gen food trends
Food upcycling, eco-friendly packaging, circular resource solutions
1:1 business matching lounge with distributors and investors
The highest honor at WFT26, awarded to innovative FoodTech companies and technologies
Insight talks and panel discussions from world-class scholars and industry leaders
Business networking space connecting exhibitors, buyers, and investors
Hands-on tasting booth for alternative foods and emerging food technologies
REGISTRATION OPEN
After pre-registration, badges are issued through a separate registration system.
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