Welcome to the Aotearoa New Zealand Cellular Agriculture Symposium 2025

Explore the forefront of innovation at New Zealand’s flagship Cellular Agriculture Symposium, a one-day event dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in cellular agriculture.

This year, we’ll provide an in-depth update on cultivated meat, seafood, and fruit, highlighting breakthroughs from around the world and the cutting-edge research happening here in New Zealand. Hear from four world-renowned international speakers, alongside leading New Zealand researchers, as they share insights into the science, challenges, and opportunities
shaping this transformative field.

Join us for a dynamic day of thought-provoking talks, insightful panel discussions, and networking opportunities, as we bring together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of cellular agriculture in New Zealand.

Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Location: Nelson
Registration Deadline: Monday, 24 March 2025

What to Expect

  • Keynotes from global leaders in cellular agriculture.
  • Insights into New Zealand’s cutting-edge research in cultured meat, seafood, and fruit.
  • Panels exploring challenges and opportunities for scaling cellular agriculture locally and globally.

Registration open – TBC

Come along to share and learn at this unique conference in beautiful Nelson.

Register Here

Aotearoa New Zealand Cellular
Agriculture Symposium 2025

9th April 2025
Rutherford Hotel, Nelson

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