This will be a blended (virtual and face-to-face sessions) conference. The theme of the conference is Empowering Change: Advancing Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Global Societies through Agriculture, Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.

In these disruptive and uncertain times, societies need to be resilient to cope with unexpected events and foster a successful future through conducting research and developing innovations and technologies to solve problems within global societies.

Underlying this theme is the acknowledgment that Science, Technology and Innovation are leading forces for Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Economic, and Social Transformation. The application of knowledge, skills, and technology is necessary to attain sustainable and inclusive growth.