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INFORMATION

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This workshop brings together agricultural leaders, experts, and stakeholders from APEC economies—including representatives from government, industry, and academia—to explore the role of AIoT and ICT strategies in advancing integrated crop management (ICM), precision pesticide application, and eco-friendly biopesticides.

Through these discussions, the event aims to promote regional food security, strengthen supply chain resilience, and foster localized crop management solutions tailored to the needs of small-scale farmers and rural communities. The workshop aligns with the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable innovation.

In addition to keynote sessions and panel discussions, select technology providers will showcase relevant innovations on-site. On the second afternoon, participants will join guided visits to two fagricultural institutions.

Agenda

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Event Dates: September 15 (Monday) – September 16 (Tuesday), 2025
Venue: Dayiwan D Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Greater Tainan Convention and Exhibition Center
(No. 3, Guiren 12th Road, Guiren District, Tainan City, Taiwan)

Day 1 morning session

Time Session Title Speaker/Affiliation
08:30-09:30 Conference Check-in / Exhibition Booth Tour
09:30-09:40 Opening Ceremony Dr. Hsin-Chien Huang, General Director, ITRI Central Region Campus (ICRC), Chinese Taipei
09:40-09:50 Guest Speech Chien-Cheng Tai, Senior Technical Specialist, Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Chinese Taipei
09:50-10:00 Photo Session Distinguished Officials and Guests
10:00-10:20 Keynote Speech Chien-Cheng Tai, Senior Technical Specialist, Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Chinese Taipei

[Topic] Smart Pest Management for Strengthening Agricultural Resilience in Rural Areas – Policy Innovation and Agri-Tech Integration in Chinese Taipei
10:20-10:40 Tea Break / Exhibition Booth Tour
10:40-11:40 Session I (Policy) APEC Economies' Experience Sharing on Sustainable Agriculture Policies in Rural Areas

(This agenda will focus on sharing experiences regarding "current" smart agriculture policies among various economies. It encourages participating government officials to propose future policy recommendations from a policymaker's perspective. The relevant suggestions will be compiled into a final policy recommendation report and published on the APEC official website for other economies' reference and application.)
Speaker: Hsin-I Tsai, Chief, Plant Protection Division, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture, Chinese Taipei
Speaker: William Dollente Dar, Former Secretary of Agriculture, Philippines
Speaker: Tina Wilson, Director, New Zealand Trade Development Centre, New Zealand
11:40-12:20 Policy Dialogue and Q&A Moderator: Tzu-Wei Chen, Chief Secretary, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture, Chinese Taipei
12:20-13:20 Lunch Time / Exhibition Booth Tour

Day 1 afternoon session

Time Session Title Speaker/Affiliation
13:25-13:30 Afternoon Session Opening Conference Moderato
13:30-14:50 Session II (Technical Solutions): AIoT Technologies for Pest and Disease Management in Rural Areas

(This agenda will focus on the application of AIoT technology in pest and disease early warning and monitoring, exploring its practical operations and benefits in agricultural settings, with a special emphasis on its feasibility and promotion strategies in rural areas.)

Main Issue
• AIoT Technology for Plant Disease Monitoring/Early Warning
• AIoT Technology for Insect Pest Monitoring/Early Warning
• AIoT Technology for Field Environment Monitoring (Weather, Soil, Fertility...)
Speaker: Chuan-Chi Chien, Division Director, ITRI Central Region Campus (ICRC), Chinese Taipei
Speaker: Dr. Li-Hsin Wu, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Chinese Taipei
Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey Hsiao, Professor, Lincoln Agritech, New Zealand
Speaker: Dr. Divina Amalin, Professor, Department of Biology, De La Salle University, Philippines
14:50-15:10 Tea Break / Exhibition Booth Tour
15:10-16:50 Session III (Technical Solutions): Soil Health and Environmentally Friendly Pest and Disease Control Technology (This session will focus on pest and disease management in rural agriculture, aiming to provide practical and feasible technological solutions. It will center on Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategies to enhance agricultural control capabilities in rural areas.)

Main Issue
• Soil Health Technology
• Regenerative Agriculture Technology
• Environmentally Friendly Pest and Disease Control Technology
Speaker: Dr. William Ipanaqué Alama, Professor, Universidad de Piura, Peru
Speaker: Chun-Chun Chang, Assistant Researcher, Tainan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Chinese Taipei
Speaker: Dr. Li-Ling Chen, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Chinese Taipei
Speaker: Dr. Lourena Maxwell , The World Veg. Center, Republic of Mozambique
Speaker:Dr. Bindu Poudel-Ward, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology, University of Guam, Guam
16:50-17:20 Technical Dialogue and Q&A Moderator: Dr. Ta-Te Lin, Professor, Department of Biomechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Chinese Taipei
17:20-17:30 Conference Summary & Feedback Collection Dr. Hsin-Chien Huang, General Director, ITRI Central Region Campus (ICRC), Chinese Taipei

Day 2 morning session

Time Session Title Speaker/Affiliation
08:30-09:30 Conference Check-in / Exhibition Booth Tour
09:30-09:40 Opening Ceremony Dr. Hsin-Chien Huang, General Director, ITRI Central Region Campus (ICRC), Chinese Taipei
09:40-09:50 Photo Session Distinguished Officials and Guests
09:50-11:20 Session IV (Business): Smart Agriculture Industry and ICM-Driven Business and Practical Experience Sharing
(This agenda will focus on developing business strategies for rural agriculture. Through exchanges and sharing of practical experiences and ;innovative models from various economies, we will explore feasible paths to promote the sustainability and value enhancement of rural agriculture.)
Main Issue
     
     • ICM Implementation Introduction
     • Presentation by the World Vegetable Center
     • Successful Cases of Green Agriculture Supply Chains in Rural Areas
     • Chunghwa Telecom: Taiwan Smart Agriculture IoT Industry Standards
     • Sharing of Industry Experiences
  (AIoT, ICM Management, Rural Businesses, Women in Agribusiness)
Speaker: Juna Ferrett, Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner – Taiwan, Australian
Speaker: Dr. Zeng-Yei Hseu, Professor, Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Chinese Taipei
Speaker: Taiga Sakai, CEO, NTT Agritechnology, Japan
Speaker: Meng-Chun Weng, Senior Researcher, Chunghwa Telecom, Chinese Taipei
Speaker: Feng-ling Huang, Sales & Technical Manager , AgriTalk Co., Ltd. Chinese Taipei
Speaker: Jen-Hao Cheng, Business Manager, ITRI Central Region Campus (ICRC), Chinese Taipei
11:20-11:50 Tea Break / Exhibition Booth Tour
11:50-12:20 Business Practice Dialogue and Q&A Moderator: Dr. Zeng-Yei Hseu, Professor, Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Chinese Taipei
12:20-12:30 Seminar Conclusion and Closing Ceremony Dr. Hsin-Chien Huang, General Director, ITRI Central Region Campus (ICRC), Chinese Taipei
12:30-13:30 Lunch Time / Exhibition Booth Tour

The organizer reserves the right to make final modifications, adjustments,
and nterpretations regarding the event.

Speaker

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Department of Biomechatronics Engineering, National Taiwan University
Professor Ta-Te Lin

Protection Division, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency, Ministry of Agriculture
Section Chief Tsai, Xin-Yi

Chunghwa Telecom
Senior Researcher Meng-Chun Weng

Department of Plant Medicine (retired), National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
Associate Professor Lih-Ling Chern

National Pingtung University Science and Technology
Professor Wen-Hua Chen

Tainan Dares, MOA
Assistant Researcher Chun-Chun Chang

Department of Plant Pathology, University of Guam
Professor Bindu Poudel-Ward

Lincoln Agritech Ltd
Digital Agriculture Team Leader & Senior Scientist Jeffrey. Hsiao

AgriTalk Technology Inc.
Sales & Technical Manager NG FUNG LING

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency , Ministry of Agriculture
Secretary General Tse-Wei CHEN

Director of the Ph.D. Program in Automation, Universidad de Piura
Professor William Ipanaqué


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SERVE-WHOLE AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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Location

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Tainan Convention and Exhibition Center

Address: No. 3, Guiren 12th Road, Guiren District, Tainan City, Taiwan

High-Speed Rail (HSR)

  • Take the Taiwan High-Speed Rail to Tainan Station. The venue is approximately a 5-minute walk from the station.

Taiwan Railways (TRA)

  • Take the Taiwan Railways to Shalun Station. The venue is approximately a 5-minute walk from the station.

Parking

Parking is available on-site. Guests who wish to drive may access the venue via Guiren Boulevard, the HSR underpass (Tainan section), or Provincial Highway 39, turning right onto Guiren 18th Road. Parking for cars and large motorcycles is NT$40 per hour.

Department of Biomechatronics Engineering, National Taiwan University
Professor Ta-Te Lin

Professor Ta-Te Lin currently serves as a professor in the Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering at National Taiwan University (NTU). He received his B.S. in Agricultural Engineering (Mechanical Division) from NTU, and both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University, USA.

Since joining NTU in 1989, Professor Lin has held several key administrative positions, including Director of Student Life Counseling, Director of General Affairs at the Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park Preparatory Office, Chair of the Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, Associate Dean of the College of Bioresources and Agriculture, Chief Secretary of the President’s Office, and Vice President of NTU. In 2008, he was appointed Distinguished Professor with tenure at NTU.

Professor Lin has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Academic Achievement Award from the Chinese Society of Agricultural Machinery (2005), the NTU Distinguished Teaching Award (1999, 2007), the NTU Excellent Mentorship Award (2009), the National Top Ten Outstanding Agricultural Experts Award (2012), and the Outstanding Agricultural Personnel Award from the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan (2014).

He is a member of several international academic societies, including the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), IEEE, and the Society for Cryobiology. Domestically, he has served as executive board member of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery and the Taiwan Association of Agricultural Information, and as President of the Taiwan Society of Bio-Mechatronics.

His research focuses on image processing and machine vision, mechatronics integration, biological system modeling and analysis, agricultural mechanization, and smart agriculture. He has published over 400 papers in journals and conferences and holds more than 20 patents. His recent teaching areas include Computer Programming, Principles and Applications of Image Processing, and Simulation and Analysis of Biological Systems.

Protection Division, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency, Ministry of Agriculture
Section Chief Tsai, Xin-Yi

Currently serving as the Section Chief of the Plant Protection Division, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine , Ministry of Agriculture, Tsai, Xin-Yi has more than 17 years of public service experience specializing in plant protection and quarantine.

With a research background in agricultural entomology, she is actively involved in strengthening Taiwan’s plant health protection framework, addressing plant pest emergencies under climate change, and advancing initiatives such as the national plant doctor program and related regulatory systems. Her responsibilities also include coordination of international affairs in the area of phytosanitary

Chunghwa Telecom
Senior Researcher Meng-Chun Weng

Dr. Meng-Chun Weng currently serves as a Senior Researcher at Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories. She contributed to the development of the “Data format standard and test specification for sensing data in smart agriculture,” which was approved by Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS) in 2023 and adopted as an official industry standard in Taiwan.

Department of Plant Medicine (retired), National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
Associate Professor Lih-Ling Chern

Dr. Lih-Ling Chen is an Associate Professor (retired) from the Department of Plant Medicine at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. Her primary research focuses on the diagnosis and management of plant diseases, with a specialization in non-chemical (non-pesticide) control strategies for crop protection.

National Pingtung University Science and Technology
Professor Wen-Hua Chen

Dr. Wen-Hua Chen is a Professor in the Department of Plant Medicine at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. His expertise lies in integrated pest management (IPM) for crops. He previously served as Director of the Plant Medicine Teaching Hospital and as Chairman of the Taiwan Organic Industry Promotion Association.

Tainan Dares, MOA
Assistant Researcher Chun-Chun Chang

Specializes in plant pest management and biological control in protected cultivation.

Department of Plant Pathology, University of Guam
Professor Bindu Poudel-Ward

Dr. Bindu Poudel-Ward has a strong academic and professional background in agriculture, classical plant pathology, and agricultural extension. She possesses extensive experience in supervisory roles, conducting field trials, and securing extramural research funding. Her technical training includes molecular biology, plant virology, pathogen detection, and plant disease diagnostics. In addition, she is experienced in hemp production and the identification and management of hemp-related diseases.

Lincoln Agritech Ltd
Digital Agriculture Team Leader & Senior Scientist Jeffrey. Hsiao

Jeffrey Hsiao is the Digital Agriculture Team leader at Lincoln Agritech Limited, specialising in optical sensing, AI-driven machine vision, and precision agriculture technologies. He completed a BEng degree and a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Canterbury in 2001 and 2008, respectively. From 2008 to 2012, he worked as a Research Engineer in the same department before joining Lincoln Agritech in 2013. His work focuses on image processing, machine vision and AI with applications in horticulture, viticulture, and forestry. Jeffrey collaborates widely with New Zealand and international partners to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions for industry.

AgriTalk Technology Inc.
Sales & Technical Manager NG FUNG LING

Ms. Fung-Ling Ng currently serves as the Business and Technical Manager at AgriTalk Technology Inc. With a background in biotechnology, she specializes in soil microbial community analysis and the development of AIoT-enabled smart agriculture systems.

Since entering the field of smart agriculture, she has accumulated extensive cross-disciplinary experience in both research and practical implementation. Her work focuses on soil health monitoring, early warning systems for pests and diseases, and the development and application of agricultural carbon management platforms.

Driven by a commitment to data-informed decision-making tools, Ms. Ng helps farmers improve production efficiency and optimize resource utilization. She also actively promotes intelligent solutions that reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, contributing to the advancement and adoption of smart, sustainable agriculture across the industry.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency , Ministry of Agriculture
Secretary General Tse-Wei CHEN

Director, Plant Protection Division, APHIA, MOA (August 2023-June 2024)

Director, Plant Protection Division, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ), Council of Agriculture (COA) (September 2020- August 2023)

Director, Plant Quarantine Division, BAPHIQ, COA (April 2018- August 2020)

Deputy Director, Keelung Branch, BAPHIQ, COA (January 2016- April 2018), and as Deputy Director, Section Chief, Specialist, Technical Associate Specialist of Plant Quarantine Division, BAPHIQ, COA from December 1999 to January 2016

Director of the Ph.D. Program in Automation, Universidad de Piura
Professor William Ipanaqué

William Ipanaqué is a recognized specialist in Industrial Automation, Advanced Process Control, Predictive Modeling, Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Data/Image Processing, with applications in agriculture and agro-industry. He has led and promoted nearly 40 research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) projects across business and industrial sectors, fostering strong University–Industry collaboration.

A patent holder and registered software author, he has published more than 70 indexed papers. In the public sector, he has served as Member of the Advisory Council to the Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee of the Congress of the Republic of Perú, contributing in 2020 to the draft bill aimed at strengthening the governance of science, technology, and innovation in Peru. He is also a member of the Regional Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation of the Regional Government of Piura (Perú).

Committed to human capital development, Professor Ipanaqué has supervised over 90 theses at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. He is Former Vice Dean for Research of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Piura (UDEP) and serves on its Research Advisory Council.

Awards and Recognitions
He has been honored by CONCYTEC (National Council for Science, Innovation and Technology, Perú) with the Order of Merit Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo Gomero for his contributions to technological research. In 2022, the University of Piura (UDEP) awarded him the Magisterial Class of Research, the institution’s highest official recognition for the research achievements of its faculty.

In 2023, he led the UDEP team responsible for the digital platform of the project “Ahora”, which received the Fontagro Award for Scientific Excellence for its innovative digital solution in the agricultural sector.

He has also promoted an innovation system in the Piura region based on RIS3—a pilot project designed to foster a development ecosystem through smart specialization, research, and regional innovation

SERVE-WHOLE AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Serve-Whole Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. is dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly farming and sustainable agricultural practices. By integrating internationally advanced technologies and agricultural inputs, the company provides a wide range of services, including fertilizers, agricultural supplies, seeds and seedlings, agricultural automation machinery, and agri-tech consulting.

Its product line includes organic and single-nutrient fertilizers—such as fish amino acid fertilizers, seaweed potassium fertilizers, and sodium silicate—as well as customized compound formulations. The company also offers the versatile “Odor Eliminator” series, applicable across multiple agricultural sectors.

In addition, Serve-Whole develops automated seeding and soil-covering machines to enhance seedling production efficiency and precision, supporting the advancement of smart agriculture in Taiwan and beyond.