APRU Food Security and Agritech Conference 2026

Territorial Acknowledgements

Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.

To learn more about the community (or communities) on whose traditional, and current, territory you reside, check out the interactive map by Native Land.

Resources on land acknowledgements: Traditional Territory

The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)

As a network of leading universities linking the Americas, Asia, and Australasia, APRU (the Association of Pacific Rim Universities) brings together thought leaders, researchers, and policy-makers to exchange ideas and collaborate on practical solutions to the challenges of the 21st century. The network leverages its members’ collective education and research capabilities into the international public policy process. In the post-pandemic era, APRU's strategic priorities focus on:

1. providing a neutral platform for high-level policy dialogue;
2. exploring innovative solutions for a sustainable future; and
3. supporting diversity, inclusion, and minorities.

APRU’s primary activities support these strategic priorities, focusing on critical areas such as disaster risk reduction, women in leadership, indigenous knowledge, virtual student exchange, e-sports, population aging, global health, sustainable cities, artificial intelligence, waste management, and more.

APRU Food Security & Agritech Program (FAP)

APRU's Food Security & Agritech Program (FAP) tackles critical challenges of climate change and food security in the Pacific Rim. The program's goal is to create a research and innovation hub that addresses local agricultural needs through fostering a strong network of interdisciplinary experts and practitioners across the Asia-Pacific region. The focus is on developing collaborative initiatives and promoting knowledge sharing to drive sustainable agriculture advancements. FAP seeks to achieve this by prioritizing innovative agritech solutions, leveraging advanced technologies such as alternative proteins, AI, IoT sensors, and robotics. In parallel, FAP aims to offer impactful initiatives designed to empower underrepresented communities, nurturing a new generation of leaders for sustainable development.

Simon Fraser University (Host Institution) 

As Canada’s engaged university, Simon Fraser University works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities—Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey—SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 37,600 students. The university now boasts more than 180,000 alumni residing in 145 countries.

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