Prof William Chen shares Singapore’s perspective at International Symposium on Food Security and Nutrition in Mexico

Prof William Chen, Cluster Lead with NTU Food Research Systems (NTU‑FRS), was invited to speak at the Second International Symposium on Food Security and Nutrition, held on 23–24 February 2026 at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. The event drew over 150 in‑person attendees and more than 200 virtual participants, according to the organisers.

The symposium brought together leading researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss current challenges and emerging solutions in food security and nutrition from interdisciplinary and global perspectives, with a focus on science‑ and technology‑driven approaches. Prof Chen delivered a talk titled “Enhancing Food Security through Technology Innovations and Partnerships: A Singapore Perspective,” contributing insights on how innovation ecosystems can strengthen resilience and accelerate practical impact across food systems.

Organised by the Food Security and Nutrition Research Group of the School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey, the symposium also included a dedicated working session on strategic actions for the Food Security and Nutrition Alliance – an initiative that seeks to articulate scientific research, technological innovation, and public policy design to transform food systems toward more sustainable, healthy, and equitable models, generating synergy among several international institutions to work from a united front on food security solutions.

Ahead of the symposium, a NTU delegation led by the Deputy President and Provost Prof Christian Wolfrum visited Tecnológico de Monterrey in early February 2026, further strengthening institutional ties and collaboration pathways.