
The 3rd International Symposium on Insects as Feed or Food, and Sustainable Food Security Solutions, Guangzhou 2026
(The Fourth Call)
(College of Food Science, College of Animal Science, College of Plant Protection, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University,Guangzhou Dublin International College of Life Sciences and Technology)
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.
Guiding Units:
Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology; Guangdong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Organizer:
South China Agricultural University; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture
Hosting Unite:
College of Food Science, College of Animal Science, College of Plant Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Guangzhou Dublin International College of Life Sciences and Technology, 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.; Guangdong Vocational College of Foreign Language and Arts; Weifang Xingmei Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; Shanxi Dingxin Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Supporting Organizations:
Guangdong Rural Revitalization Promotion Association; Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Hechi University; Shenzhen University; Guangdong Vocational College of Foreign Language and Art; Nanjing Yiqichen Energy Technology Co., Ltd.; Dongguan Rixin Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.; Guangdong Dacheng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.; Shandong Liaocheng Xinsheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; Zhengzhou Yao'an Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.; Guangdong MGI Tech Co., Ltd.; Guangzhou Niujing Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; Shandong Shunxinghui Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; Majorbio Bio-Pharm Technology Co., Ltd.; Liaocheng Xinsheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.;NovaCrix Corp Ltd (Huizhou); Hubei Chongxiaochu Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd.
Sponsors:
Insect Protein Industry Branch, China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products; Guangdong Entomological Society; Chen Ke Ming Food Manufacturing Co., Ltd..; Huazhong Agricultural University; Zhejiang University; Westlake University; Anhui Agricultural University; Xinjiang Agricultural University; Hunan Agricultural University; Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University; Liaocheng University; Institute of Apiculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences; Shanxi University;Institute of Plateau Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry Sciences; Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Zhejiang Sanli Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd.; Sericultural & Agri-food Processing Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Shenzhen Anruijie Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.; Shaoguan University; People's Government of Chegang Town, Xinxing County, Yunfu City, Guangdong Province; Guilin Jiacheng Insect Rearing Co., Ltd.
(Continuously updating…)
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)
Feng Lixin (Dean, Guangzhou Dublin International College of Life Science and Technology, 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)
Wei XuJiao (Guangzhou Dublin International College of Life Science and Technology, 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)
He Gen (Ocean University of China)
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)
Huang Yongping (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
Liu Yusheng (Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University)
Tian Wenli (Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences)
Zhang Jibin (Huazhong Agricultural University)
Ye Xiaomei (Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences)
Ju Feng (Westlake University)
Yang Sen (Huazhong Agricultural University)
I. Main Content
(I) Conference Theme
International Symposium on Insects as Feed and Food, Sustainable Food Security Solutions
2026 National Black Soldier Fly Industry Alliance Work Conference
(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, standardization of feed and edible insects,pollution control and product quality assurance
3. Current status and prospects of insect protein application in livestock, poultry, aquaculture,pets and food products, etc. (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 |
Afternoon:2026 National Black Soldier Fly Industry Alliance Work Conference | |
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 &Entrepreneur Forum | |
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)
4月12日/12th April | |
分会场二: 饲用、食用昆虫的高效饲养技术及应用 | |
地点/Site:华南农业大学第六教学楼202(丁颖礼堂二楼) | |
主持人/Chair:张大鹏 副教授 【Pres (20 min) + Q&A (5 min)】 | |
8:30-8:55 | 王俊/Wang Jun,教授/Professor,江苏理工学院/Jiangsu University of Technology 报告题目/Title:Insight into the silkworm pupae: Advances in enzymatic processing technologies for protein and lipid valorization蚕蛹蛋白和脂质增值的酶法加工技术进展 |
8:55-9:20 | 李久盛/ Jiusheng Li,研究员 /Prof. ,中国科学院上海高等研究院/ Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences 报告题目/Title:黑水虻降解餐厨垃圾及虫体油脂用作润滑添加剂的应用研究 |
9:20-9:45 | 左建军/Jianjun Zuo,教授/Professor,华南农业大学/South China Agricultural University 报告题目/Title:Highly efficient development and precise application technologies for insect feedification |
9:45-10:10 | 陈赛娟/ Saijuan Chen副教授/Asso. Prof.,河北农业大学 Hebei Agricultural University 报告题目/Title:Research Progress on the Application of Insect Protein Sources in Rabbit Feed 昆虫蛋白源在兔饲料中的应用研究进展 |
10:10-10:25 | 茶歇/Break |
主持人/Chair:刘威 教授 【Pres (20 min) + Q&A (5 min)】 | |
10:25-10:50 | 管德龙/Delong Guan,副教授/Asso. Prof.,河池学院/Hechi University, 报告题目/Title:Construction of Genomic Resources and Database for Major Mulberry Pests in Guangxi |
10:50-11:15 | 邓百川/Baichuan Deng,副教授/Asso. Prof.,华南农业大学 South China Agricultural University 报告题目/Title:The Application of Insect Protein in Pet Food |
11:15-11:40 | 吴旭干/Wu Xugan,教授/Professor,上海海洋大学/Shanghai Ocean University 报告题目/Title:黑水虻虫浆加工工艺优化及其在河蟹养殖上的应用 |
11:40-12:05 | 李雪玲/ Xueling Li,副教授/Asso. Prof.,华南农业大学食品学院/College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University 报告题目/Title:Effects of Pueraria lobata leaf on growth performance and intestinal microflora of Clanis bilineata tingtauica larvae |
12:05-14:30 | 自助午餐及休息/Lunch and Rest(竹园餐厅自助餐) |
主持人/Chair:张婷婷 教授【Pres (20 min) + Q&A (5 min)】 | |
14:30-14:55 | 迟晓君/Chi Xiaojun,教授/Professor,山东农业工程学院/Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University 报告题目/Title: Research Progress on Edible Cicadas |
14:55-15:20 | 李路胜/Lusheng Li,教授/Professor,聊城大学/Liaocheng University 报告题目/Title: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 |
15:20-15:45 | 宋婧/Jing Song,博士/讲师 Dr. /Lecturer, 报告题目/Title:High-value Utilization of Resource Insect Wastes: Synergistic Effects of Silkworm Feces and Earthworms on Enhancing Soil Microbial Climate Resilience |
15:45-16:05 | 茶歇/Break |
主持人 /Chair:庞锐 副研究员【Pres (20 min) + Q&A (5 min)】 | |
16:05-16:30 | 朱凤香/Zhu Fengxiang,研究员/Professor,浙江省农业科学院环境资源与土壤肥料研究所/Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer,Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences 报告题目/Title:Mechanisms and Application of Organic Waste Nutrient Restructuring in Enhancing Maggot Conversion
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16:30-16:55 | 穆利霞/Muli Xia,副研究员/Asso. Prof. ,广东省农业科学院蚕业与农产加工研究所/Institute of Sericulture and Agricultural Product Processing, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences 报告题目/Title:Variation Rules of Nutrients and Bioactive Substances During Silkworm (Bombyx mori) Development |
16:55-17:20 | 郭彩霞/Caixia Guo,副教授/Asso. Prof.,山西大学生命科学学院/School of life science, Shanxi University |
17:20-17:45 | 邓波/Deng Bo ,助理研究员/ Assistant research fellow,浙江大学 Zhejiang University, 报告题目/Title:Targeted Remodeling of Gut Microbiota in Black Soldier Fly Larvae by Extremophiles: Mechanisms Underlying Enhanced Heavy Metal Tolerance and Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) Attenuation |
分会场三:其他替代蛋白及可持续发展解决方案 | |
地点/Site:华南农业大学第六教学楼203(丁颖礼堂二楼) | |
主持人/Chair:吴旭干/Wu Xugan,教授/Professor 【Pres (20 min) + Q&A (5 min)】 | |
8:30-8:55 | 魏东/Dong Wei,教授/Professor,华南理工大学/South China University of Technology (SCUT) |
8:55-9:20 | 蔡昆争/Kunzheng Cai,教授/Professor,华南农业大学资源环境学院/School of Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University 报告题目/Title:Developing Ecological Low-carbon Agriculture: Integrating Climate Mitigation, Resource Efficiency, and Sustainable Food Systems |
9:20-9:45 | 敬思群/Jing Siqun,教授/Professor,韶关学院/Shaoguan University 报告题目/Title:花金龟对果胶基料的选择及其虫沙对番茄生物量影响
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9:45-10:10 | 杨美艳/Meiyan Yang,副教授/Asso. Prof.,华南农业大学食品学院/College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University 报告题目/Title:Research on high-yield protein yeast strain and regulatory mechanism of protein synthesis |
10:10-10:30 | 茶歇/Break |
主持人/Chair:郑龙玉 副教授【Pres (20 min) + Q&A (5 min)】 | |
10:30-10:55 | 张天宝/Zhang Tianbao,副教授/技术总监/Asso.Prof.&Technical Director,山西农业大学/山西鼎欣生物科技有限公司/Shanxi Agricultural University/Shanxi Dingxin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 报告题目/Title:食用黄粉虫及其产品的开发与利用 |
10:55-11:20 | Alessandra Marcon Gasperini,博士 / Dr.,爱尔兰 / Ireland,都柏林大学农业与食品科学学院 / University College Dublin, School of Agriculture and Food Science、广州都柏林国际生命科学与技术学院 / Guangzhou-Dublin International College of Life Science & Technology 报告题目 / Title:Food safety in sustainable transitions: the hidden risk of mycotoxins in plant-based diets |
11:20-11:45 | 赵洁莹/Connie Chiu,总经理/GM,蟀创未来生物科技(惠州)有限公司/NovaCrix Corp Ltd 报告题目/Title:蟋蟀产业链如何重塑食药妆商业价值?How can the cricket industry reshape the commercial value of food, medicine and cosmetics? |
11:45-14:30 | 自助午餐及休息/Lunch and Rest(竹园餐厅自助餐) |
企业家论坛【Pres (10 min) + Q&A (5 min)】 | |
主持人/Chair:刘镇博 昆虫蛋白产业分会理事长 | |
14:00-14:15 | 闫华/Yan Hua,总经理/GM,未来蛋白(湖北)生物科技有限公司/NextPro (Hubei) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 报告题目/Title:生物转化赋能农业循环经济:黑水虻驱动有机废弃物全链条资源化模式创新与构建Bioconversion Empowers the Agricultural Circular Economy: Innovation and Construction of a Full-Chain Resource Recovery Model for Organic Waste Driven by Black Soldier Flies |
14:15-14:30 | 庞旭/Xu Pang,副总经理/Deputy GM,生物源生物技术(深圳)股份有限公司/Bioforte Biotechnology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., 报告题目/Title:我们的大航海时代:昆虫产业在AI驱动下的出口机遇与挑战/The New Age of Exploration: Export Opportunities and Challenges for the Insect Industry Driven by AI |
14:45-15:00 | 王永纲/Yonggang Wang,黄粉虫产业联盟主席/Chairman of the Yellow mealworm Industry Alliance 报告题目/Title:黄粉虫产业化现状及未来发展/Current Industrialization Status and Future Development of Yellow Mealworm |
15:00-15:15 | 马圣杰/Shengjie Ma,董事长/Chairman,潍坊星美生物科技股份有限公司/Weifang Xingmei Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 报告题目/Title:昆虫产业的装备化之路/The Equipmentization of Insect Industry |
15:15-15:30 | 段永改/Yonggai Duan,创始人&董事长/Founder and Chairman,郑州尧安环保科技有限公司/Zhengzhou Yaoan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. 报告题目/Title:黑水虻智能化、自动化养殖设备应用分享/Application of intelligent and automatic breeding equipment for black soldier fly |
15:30-15:50 | 茶歇/Break |
15:50-16:05 | 张帆/Fan Zhang,副总经理&首席技术官/Deputy GM & CTO,成都蔚蓝星生物科技有限公司/Chengdu Blue Star Biotechnology Co., Ltd., 报告题目/Title:黑水虻工业化生产的困境与解决方案/The Challenges and Solutions in the Industrialized Production of Black Soldier Flies |
16:05-16:20 | 邵雷杰/Leijie Shao,负责人/Person in Charge,玉之蝗棉蝗供应链/Supply Chain of Yuzhi Chinese Grasshopper 报告题目/Title:蝗虫特色养殖产业化路径与市场前景分析/Analysis on the Industrialization Path and Market Prospect of Characteristic Locust Breeding |
16:20-16:35 | 盖立强/Liqiang Gai,副总经理/Deputy GM,聊城市新盛生物技术有限公司/Liaocheng Xinsheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 报告题目/Title:Research and application of black soldier fly meal powder as feed additive/黑水虻脱脂虫粉的研发与饲料化应用 |
16:35-16:40 | 岳雷/Yue Lei,董事长/chairman,广东省香香虫食品科技有限公司/Guangdong Xiangxiangchong Food Technology Co., Ltd. 报告题目/Title:昆虫产业深加工项目投资合伙人招募报告 |
16:40-18:30 | 讨论 主持人:胡文锋 副教授 主题:黑水虻养殖原料的拓展,畜禽粪便养殖黑水虻的可行性、进展、存在问题及解决方案 |
离会 | |
IV. Conference Registration Fees
International Participants: USD 200 / person
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. 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 Xili Sub-branch

IX. Information Collection
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