The APEC Center for Technology Foresight (APEC CTF) will organize APEC Young Futurists 2026: Frontier Technologies and Solutions for Future Food from 28 September–1 October 2026 in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.

The four-day program will bring together young scientists, researchers, policy analysts, and innovators from across APEC to explore strategic foresight, frontier technologies, and innovative solutions for future food systems through workshops, mentoring, and team challenges.

Foresight today, food security tomorrow.

More details coming soon — stay tuned!

Updated Agenda (24 September 2026)

🐘✨ Meet Our 4 Young Futurist Teams!

The journey begins at APEC Young Futurists 2026: Frontier Technologies and Solutions for Future Food!

Our young futurists are now teamed up with their mentors, ready to explore emerging challenges, exchange ideas across economies, and transform future thinking into bold solutions for the future of food.

🍀 Group 1 – Lucky Elephants
😊 Group 2 – Happy Elephants
🌿 Group 3 – Jolly Elephants
💪 Group 4 – Mighty Elephants