【Seminar Notice】The 3rd International Symposium on Insects as Feed and Food, Sustainable Food Security Solutions, Guangzhou 2026Hite [97] Publish time :2026-03-02
The 3rd International Symposium on Insects as Feed and Food, Sustainable Food Security Solutions, Guangzhou 2026
（Second Round Notification）
(College of Food Science, College of Animal Science, College of Plant Protection, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University)
President Xi Jinping pointed out: "We must obtain food from forests, from grasslands, from rivers, lakes and seas, and from protected agriculture. Meanwhile, we should secure calories and protein from plants, animals and microorganisms." The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO) predicts that the global population will reach 9 billion by 2050. It will be difficult for protein-rich foods such as meat, eggs and dairy products which are conventionally produced via livestock and aquaculture, to meet the demands of the global population. Insect protein as feed and food is an emerging protein resource which is rich in variety, high efficient and sustainable, meeting the requirements of the Food Diversification Strategy. Furthermore, it serves as a form of "new quality productive forces" that is eco-friendly and contributes to carbon sink formation.
After more than a decade of collaborative innovation and exploration by all stakeholders in industry, academia, research, and government, China's insect protein industry has largely completed the development, standardization, application, and promotion of the entire industrial chain, gaining widespread acceptance. By focusing on key aspects such as breeding, reproduction, large-scale farming, disease prevention and control, insect nutrition, feed application, and quality standardization, we have successfully established a "China-style development model" distinct from those in developed regions like Europe and America. We are confident that 2025 marked the inception year of China's insect protein industry—particularly the Black Soldier Fly sector—and that 2026 will usher in a period of rapid development. Insect protein is poised to make significant contributions to the feed alternative protein project outlined in China's "15th Five-Year Development Plan".
To further drive technological innovation and industrial upgrading of insect protein as feed and food, and building on the success of the previous two symposia, the 3rd International Symposium on Insects as Feed and Food, Sustainable Food Security Solutions will be grandly held in South China Agricultural University ,Guangzhou from April 10 to 13, 2026.
The Third Symposium will broaden its scope by convening heads of government functional departments alongside a distinguished assembly of domestic and international experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs. This pivotal gathering will unite stakeholders across the entire spectrum of the industry, encompassing feed and food insects, sustainable alternative proteins such as microbial and algal varieties, organic waste resource utilization, animal nutrition and feed science, animal farming, and protein food processing. Designed as a comprehensive platform for exchange, the event aims to facilitate the sharing of practical experiences, the latest research findings, and tangible progress in industrialization regarding research, application, and promotion. Through collective dialogue, participants will explore the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, fostering robust synergy among industry, academia, research institutions, and government. Ultimately, the symposium is committed to support rural revitalization and driving the high-quality, green development of the alternative protein industry—with a special emphasis on insect protein—while providing sustainable solutions to address the critical global challenge of the shortages of the protein for feed and food.
Organizer:
South China Agricultural University
Hosting Unite:
College of Food Science, College of Animal Science, College of Plant Protection, College of Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University
Bioforte Biotechnology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Special Co-organizer:
NextPro (Hubei) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; Gerhardt China (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.; Shenzhen Alphafeed Group Co., Ltd.
Supporting Organizations:
Insect Protein Industry Branch, China Chamber of Commerce of I/E of Foodstuffs and Native Produce and Animal By-products; Guangdong Entomological Society; Huazhong Agricultural University; Zhejiang University; Westlake University; Anhui Agricultural University; Xinjiang Agricultural University; Henan Agricultural University; Shenzhen University; Hunan Agricultural University; Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University; Liaocheng University; Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences; Shanxi University; Research Institute of Plateau Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry; Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
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Sponsors:
Shenzhen Alfafeed Group Co., Ltd; Greenray Environmental Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.; Guangdong Dacheng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.; Shandong Weifang Xingmei Technology Co., Ltd.; Shandong Liaocheng Xinsheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; Shandong Shunxinghui Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; Zhengzhou Yao'an Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.; Zhejiang Sanli Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd; Zhejiang Agricultural Development Rural Investment Group; Sichuan Tuopai Biology Science and Technology Co., Ltd; Guangzhou Huirong Lansenne Biology Science and Technology Co., Ltd; Institute of Agricultural Products Processing, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Institute of Animal Sciences, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences;
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Organizing Committee
Chairman:
John, Wenfeng Hu, PhD. Associate Professor.
College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University
Vice Chairmen:
Zhang Jiaen (International Exchange Office (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office))
Xie Qingmei (College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University)
Xu Zhenlin (College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University)
Jin Fengliang (College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University)
Liu Chengshuai (College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University)
Hu Jiandang (Insect Protein Industry Branch of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Food, Native Produce and Animal By-Products)
Secretary-General:
Yang Meiyan (School of Food Science, South China Agricultural University)
Secretaries:
Xu Congcong (College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University)
Ling Tian (College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University)
Li Xueling (College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University)
Pang Rui (College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University)
Chen Chengyu (College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University)
Pang Xu (Bioforte Biotechnology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.)
Hu Xuehua (Bioforte Biotechnology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.)
Academic Committee
Yin Yulong (Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences),
Chen Letian (South China Agricultural University),
Xie Shouqi (Institute of Hydrobiology,Chinese Academic of Sciences,Wuhan)
Zhang Jiaen (International Exchange Office (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office)),
Xie Qingmei (College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University),
Xu Zhenlin (School of Food Science, South China Agricultural University),
Jin Fengliang (College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University),
Liu Chengshuai (College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University)
Jiang Qingyan(College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University)
I. Main Content
(I) Conference Theme
International Symposium on Insects as Feed and Food, Sustainable Food Security Solutions
(II) Conference Date
April 10–13, 2026 (Registration on April 10; Conference sessions on April 11–12)
(III) Conference Venue
Dingying Auditorium & No.6 Teaching Building, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong
Address: No. 483 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
II. Conference Scale and Participant Composition
Attendance: 300–500 participants
Invited Participants
Distinguished experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and leaders from domestic and overseas universities, research institutes, enterprises and public institutions, as well as administrative departments, who are engaged in research on feed and food-grade insect, plant and microbial proteins, to conduct exchanges and discussions.
Coverage
Research and industrialization of insect‑derived, plant‑derived, and microbial‑derived proteins as well as their application and promotion in livestock, aquatic, and animal breeding, pet feed, and human food.
III. Conference Content and Schedule
(I) Conference Topics
1. Breeding, reproduction, and disease control of feed and edible insects
2. Efficient rearing and utilization technologies, and standardization of feed and edible insects
3. Current status and prospects of insect protein application in livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and human food (for both humans and animals)
4. Policies and operation management for feed and edible insect farming
5. R&D, application, and promotion of alternative feed and edible proteins, including plant‑derived, microbial‑derived, and synthetic proteins
6. Other sustainable food safety solutions
(II) Conference Schedule
April 10, 2026 | 14:00 – 20:00 | Conference registration & material collection |
April 11, 2026 | 08:30 – 12:00 | Opening ceremony & keynote speeches |
14:00 – 18:00 | Keynote speeches | |
April 12, 2026 | 08:30 – 12:00 | Parallel session presentations |
14:00 – 18:00 | Parallel session presentations | |
April 13, 2026 | Departure(Undetermined) |
Venue:
Dingying Auditorium & No. 6 Teaching Building, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong
Official Languages:
English / Chinese
Conference Format:
Hybrid (in-person + online)
In-person: Guangzhou, Guangdong
Online: Zoom
(III) Keynote Speech and Academical Reports (Listed Alphabetically)
No. | Speaker | Institution | Topic |
1 | Yulong Yin Academician / Professor | Institute of Subtropical Agricultural Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences | （Undetermined） |
2 | Yongping Huang Professor | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Downstream Demand-Driven Research and Application of Black Soldier Fly |
3 | Gen He Professor | Ocean University of China | Protein Nutrient Sensing and Efficient Utilization in Aquatic Animals |
4 | Shouqi Xie Professor | Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Application of Insect Protein Sources in Aquaculture Feed |
5 | Jia‘en Zhang Professor | School of Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University | （Undetermined） |
6 | Jiandang Hu | Secretary-General of the Insect Protein Industry Branch | Current Status and Development of China's Insect Protein Industry |
7 | Yuxin Zou | Secretary of the Party Committee ，People's Government of Chegang Town, Xinxing County | Rooted in the Hometown, Incubating the Future: Embracing the New Wave of the Insect Protein Industry |
8 | Yusheng Liu Professor | Shandong Agricultural Engineering University | The Relationship between Resource Insect Industry and Insect Agriculture Model |
9 | Jibin Zhang Professor | Huazhong Agricultural University | Research and Application of Black Soldier Fly and Microbes in China |
10 | Xiaomei Ye Professor | Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences | Research Progress on the nutritional value and applications of black soldier fly larvae frass |
11 | Wenli Tian Professor | Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects | Current Status and Future Prospects of Insect Protein Resource Development |
12 | Feng Ju Professor | Westlake University | Harnessing Insect Microbiomes for Green Biocontrol, Bioremediation, and Waste Valorization |
13 | Deying Ma Professor | Xinjiang Agricultural University | Protaetia brevitarsis: Research and Application of Developing a Novel Insect Protein Source and Bioconversion of Agricultural and Livestock Wastes |
14 | Chi Xiaojun Professor | Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University | Research Progress on Edible Cicadas |
15 | Nan Peng Professor | Huazhong Agricultural University | Autonomous and Efficient gene editing tools empower the creation of high-protein yeast strains |
16 | Dong Wei Professor | South China University of Technology | Breeding a novel, yellow and high-protein mutant of Auxenochlorella pyrenoidosa with improved flavor properties and its applications |
17 | Sen Yang Professor | Huazhong Agricultural University | Research on Bioconversion of Organic Solid Waste by Black Soldier Fly and Efficient Nitrogen Utilization Technology |
18 | Zixiang Yang Professor | Institute of Plateau Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry Sciences | Research and Application of Key Technologies for High-Efficiency Cultivation and Industrialization of Gallnuts |
19 | Kunzheng Cai Professor | School of Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University | Developing Ecological Low-carbon Agriculture: Integrating Climate Mitigation, Resource Efficiency, and Sustainable Food Systems |
20 | Tomer First | Wageningen University and Research | Ironing Out the Details: Molecular Responses and Mineral Bioaccessibility of Iron Fortification in Black Soldier Fly Larvae |
21 | Zhijian Zhang Asso. Prof. | ZheJiang University | Gut Microbiota of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Drives Efficient Waste Resource Utilization: Basic Theory and Industrialization |
22 | Dennis Oonincx | Wageningen University and Research | （Undetermined） |
23 | Arya Rezaei Far | Wageningen University and Research | Health-promoting Effects of BSF meal and Oil in Poultry: Mechanism, Applications, and Research Gaps |
24 | Wenfeng Hu Asso. Prof. | School of Food Science, South China Agricultural University | （Undetermined） |
25 | Ling Tian Professor | College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University | Improvement of the production traits of black soldier fly |
26 | Meiyan Yang Asso. Prof. | School of Food Science, South China Agricultural University | （Undetermined） |
27 | Xueling Li Asso. Prof. | School of Food Science, South China Agricultural University | （Undetermined） |
28 | Chuanshun Liu | School of Food Science, South China Agricultural University | Study on the Characteristics of Cricket Protein under Different Drying Conditions |
29 | Wei Liu Professor | Anhui Agricultural University | The microbiome promotes the growth performance of black soldier fly larvae through detoxification |
30 | Yonghui He Professor | Henan Institute of Science and Technology | Utilazation of Black Soldier Fly Protein Feed |
31 | Qiyun Xu Asso. Prof. | Guangdong Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences | Based on the development and application of black soldier fly in shrimp feed |
32 | Lusheng Li Professor | Liaocheng University | Effects of Dietary Fermented Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larval Meal on Growth Performance, Meat Quality, Serum Antioxidant Capacity, Immune Function and Intestinal Morphology in Broilers |
33 | Dapeng Zhang Asso. Prof. | Shandong Agricultural and Engineering University | Research and Practice on the Modern Eco-Circular Orchard Model Embedded with Insect Elements |
34 | Longyu Zheng Asso. Prof. | Huazhong Agricultural University | Insect Biorefinery: Turning Waste into Protein and Energy for a Sustainable Future |
35 | Memon Fareed Uddin Researcher | Sindh Agricultural University, Tandojam, Pakistan | Sustainable Valorization of Probiotic-Fermented Organic Wastes via Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Effects on Bioconversion, Microbial Shifts, and Transcriptional Profiles |
36 | Tingting Zhang Professor | School of Synthetic Biology, Shanxi University | Construction of Insect Synthetic Biology Technology Platform and Its Application in Edible Insect Germplasm Innovation and Model Development |
37 | Caixia Guo Asso. Prof. | School of life science, Shanxi University | An integrated approach to food by-product valorisation through insect bioconversion and bioactive peptide development |
38 | Siegfried Roth Professor | School of life science, Shanxi University | Cricket as a Model: Insights into Insect Embryo Patterning |
39 | Jianjun Zuo Professor | South China Agricultural University | Highly efficient development and precise application technologies for insect feedification |
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Entrepreneur Forum (Listed Alphabetically)
No. | Speaker | Institution | Topic |
1 | Yan Hua GM | NextPro (Hubei) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | Bioconversion Empowers the Agricultural Circular Economy: Innovation and Construction of a Full-Chain Resource Recovery Model for Organic Waste Driven by Black Soldier Flies |
2 | Jiabin Zeng GM | Sichuan Tuopai Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | "Purge the Inefficient, Pursue the Authentic; Insects Illuminate a Sustainable Future" |
3 | Yonggai Duan Founder and Chairman | Zhengzhou Yaoan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. | Application of intelligent and automatic breeding equipment for black soldier fly |
4 | Shengjie Ma Chairman | Weifang Xingmei Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | The Equipmentization of Insect Industry |
5 | Leijie Shao Person in Charge | Supply Chain of Yuzhi Chinese Grasshopper | Analysis on the Industrialization Path and Market Prospect of Characteristic Locust Breeding |
6 | Yonggang Wang | Chairman of the Yellow mealworm Industry Alliance | Current Industrialization Status and Future Development of Yellow Mealworm |
7 | Zhang Jing Feng GM | Green Environmental Protection Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd | Resource utilization of kitchen waste and industrialization of insect protein from technological innovation to sustainable ecological construction |
8 | Charley GM | Gerhardt CHINA—Regional office of C. Gerhardt GmbH & Co. KG | Effect of chitin on determination of insect protein |
9 | Deputy GM & CTO | Chengdu Tiantou Blue Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | Overcoming Hurdles in Black Soldier Fly Industrialization: Pathways to Solutions |
10 | Deputy GM | Bioforte Biotechnology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | The New Age of Exploration: Export Opportunities and Challenges for the Insect Industry Driven by AI |
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IV. Conference Registration Fees
Chinese Participants
(Before March 10, 2026)
Experts & scholars: CNY 1,000 / person
Students: CNY 800 / person
（After March 11, 2026）
Experts & scholars: CNY 1,200 / person
Students: CNY 1,000 / person
On-site registration
Experts & scholars: CNY 1,500 / person
Students: CNY 1,200 / person
International Participants
V. Accommodation and Transportation Fees
Domestic participants: Transportation and accommodation fees are at their own expense; please make reservations independently.
Foreign experts: Can contact the organizing committee for assistance with reservations, but fees are at their own expense.
Recommended Accommodation
Zhuyuan Hotel (South China Agricultural University Branch, Guangzhou, Tel: 020-85281988 / 020-85282115), 50 meters on foot.
Alternative Accommodation
Hanting Hotel (Guangzhou Wushan Metro Station Branch, Tel: 020-85208988-0)
Jiayi Chain Hotel (Guangzhou Wushan Metro Station South China Agricultural University Branch, Tel: 020-85286188)
Jiali Fuli Crystal Hotel (Guangzhou Tianhe Coach Station Metro Station Branch, Tel: +86-20-37213088)
VI. Contact Information
Li Xueling: 13926031655, lixueling@scau.edu.cn
Yang Meiyan: 13570377004, ymy@scau.edu.com
Tian Ling: 18529156617, tianling@scau.edu.cn
Pang Rui: 15521309525, pangrui@scau.edu.cn
Pang Xu: 15918751527, 285866752@qq.com
Hu Xuehua: 13632831956.
VII. Highlights of the Symposium
During the coffee breaks, we will provide edible products derived from resource insects such as yellow mealworms, black soldier flies, and silkworms for participants to taste and exchange ideas. These products include:
Insect protein foods made from crickets, locusts, greater wax moths, Chinese oak silkworm pupae, etc.;
Pork, chicken and eggs from livestock raised on black soldier fly protein;
Insect protein-based bread and noodles;
Tea and honey water produced with black soldier fly frass as organic fertilizer;
A variety of dried fruits from Xinjiang.
It is highly anticipated!
VIII. Information Collection
Please fill in the questionnaire for symposium information collection. Click the link below:
https://www.wjx.top/vm/rBmMDuA.aspx
IX. Payment Information for Registration Fees
Account Name: Bioforte Biotechnology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Bank Account Number: 4000027419200006687
Issuing Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Shenzhen branch
Address: CLEARING CENTRE 2/F, NORTH BLOCK, FINANCIAL CENTRE, SHENNAN ROAD EAST, SHENZHEN P.R.CHINA
SWIFT: ICBKCNBJSZN