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AOAC SEA Section

AOAC INTERNATIONAL was founded 141 years ago in Washington, DC as the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists. It is now the Association of Official Analytical Collaboration with a vision of ‘Global alignment for trusted analytical solutions.’ The Southeast Asia Section of AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC SEA) was formed in June 2021, and now encompasses 11 countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Timor-Leste, Thailand and Vietnam.

The aim of AOAC SEA is to bring together government, industry, and academia to establish standard methods of analysis that ensure the safety and integrity of foods and other products that impact public health around the world. Our vision is to be a contributor in developing confidence through consensus based analytical solutions for food safety, food integrity and public health across Southeast Asia countries.

Previous annual conferences were held in Singapore (2022), Vietnam (2023), and the Philippines (2024), each enabling over 200 delegates to attend in-person. In case you missed it, you can still view the 2024 conference program and video on the highlights of the event.

Annual Conference 2025

The 4th Annual AOAC SEA Conference will be held in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand, in October 2025.

Building on the success of previous events, including the 2022 inaugural conference on “Food Safety: Regulation and Analytical Science,” the 2023 conference on “Facilitating Compliance for Food Safety and Quality in International Trade,” and the 2024 conference focused on “Bringing Together Government, Industry, and Academia to Advance Analytical Excellence for Food Safety,” this year’s conference will continue to unite dedicated professionals from Southeast Asia and beyond.

We expect to attract over 200 delegates, with a diverse mix of public and private sector representatives and academia. The program will feature insightful presentations, engaging discussions, meaningful connections, and valuable collaborations.

As an exhibitor and/or sponsor at this prestigious event, you are demonstrating your leading role in advancing analytical science, food safety, food integrity, and public health. Supporting the AOAC SEA Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to showcase your organization’s activities directly to the targeted audience at the event, as well as to a global audience through social media platforms.

AOAC SEA Sponsorship Packages

The sponsorship packages provide opportunities for organizations to form partnerships and long-standing relationships with the Association. Extensive networking opportunities will be available throughout the full 2-day program of face-to-face meetings.

Engagement Packages are now available for the 4th Annual Conference of the SEA Section of AOAC International.

*Details of sponsorship benefits will be finalized in the coming months.

*All Engagement package level listed above will include:

– Company’s name listed as sponsor and link to company’s website at Annual Meeting home page of the SEA Section of AOAC International website.

– Company’s name announced as sponsor at the President’s welcome speech at the SEA Section of AOAC Annual Meeting.

– Recognition on the sponsorship signs displayed at the Annual Meeting in the registration area.

– Your materials (brochures, etc.) inserted into the Annual Meeting bags and provided to every registrant.

– Company logo with a link to your website on all Annual Meeting email blasts. Email blasts are sent to alert members of upcoming Annual Meeting deadlines and information.

Also, we have other Event Sponsorship packages:

For further queries or to become a sponsor, please write to our Sponsor Team at [email protected]

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AOAC SEA is excited to announce the 2025 Student Award Competition! Award winners will be recognized at the prestigious AOAC SEA 4th Annual Conference, taking place on 28-29 October 2025 at the Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition to receiving this honor, selected students will also have the opportunity to contribute as volunteers and be considered as emerging leaders within the AOAC SEA community.

As the conference theme is Advancing Food Safety and Quality: Innovation, Standards, and Collaboration, works submitted should be among the various areas of food safety, food quality, and analytical science such as:

• – Adulteration
• – Contamination
• – Microbiology
• – Ingredients
• – Bioactive substances
• – Genetic modification
• – Alternative proteins

* Studies with relations to toxicity on human health or environment, with implications on trade, are also welcome.

Applicants are required to submit:

• – An abstract of not more than 300 words, including the objective, methodology, results & discussion, conclusion and impact of research (Please see the Application Form for the abstract template).
• – Supporting documents (eg: Student Identification Card, publications if any, or other related documents).
• – Proof of registration as Student Member of AOAC SEA (Registration is free).
• The Application Form must be submitted by 24 August 2025.

The AOAC SEA Student Awards Program offers young scientists the chance to gain recognition, receive financial support, and present their work at the AOAC SEA Annual Conference. Winners will be acknowledged through AOAC SEA’s newsletters and social media. The 2025 program will offer benefits comparable to previous years (2022, 2023 & 2024):

• – Cash awards presented at the conference, along with the opportunity to deliver an oral presentation
• – E-certificate issued by the AOAC SEA Section
• – Formal recognition featured on the AOAC SEA Section communication channels
• – (Optional) Chance to volunteer with the Training of Young Scientists Working Group and grow as an emerging leader in the community

The AOAC Southeast Asia Section (AOAC SEA) warmly invites members and interested individuals to submit proposals for scientific topics and presentations for the 2025 AOAC SEA 4th Annual Conference, to be held on 28–29 October 2025.

Building on the success of previous years and ongoing AOAC SEA initiatives, this year’s conference will center around the theme: “Advancing Food Safety and Quality: Innovation, Standards, and Collaboration.” The Scientific Program Committee will review all submissions and select proposals for inclusion in the conference agenda.

In collaboration with the Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP), we also invite stakeholders to submit training proposals for the APMP Workshop, scheduled for 30 October 2025.

The deadline for proposal submissions is 30 June 2025.

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WHY VOLUNTEER?

• – Expand your professional network across government, industry & academia
• – Boost your career by contributing to a high-profile international event
• – Receive recognition & certificate of appreciation from AOAC SEA
• – Enjoy complimentary registration for the conference

WHO CAN JOIN?

We welcome professionals from

• – food and beverage manufacturers
• – testing laboratories
• – government agencies
• – metrology institutions
• – research organizations
• – instrument and supply manufacturers

AVAILABLE ROLES AND REQUIREMENTS

Please see the announcement here 

HOW TO JOIN THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE?

• – State your expression of interest and relevant experience
• – Send an email to [email protected]
• – Deadline: 21 April 2025