ICAAS 2026 is the 14th edition of an international conference focused on agriculture and animal science, scheduled for Tokyo, Japan from September 18–20, 2026. The official website positions the event as a forum for researchers and practitioners to present novel and fundamental advances across agricultural biotechnology, animal health and welfare, food safety, precision farming, livestock systems, and related scientific disciplines.
This event matters because it connects academic research with practical agricultural and animal production challenges. It is relevant for organizations seeking collaboration, publication, technology scouting, supplier innovation, and subject-matter expertise in crop science, livestock science, food systems, agri-tech, and applied bioscience. The conference’s audience is primarily research-oriented, but it also attracts organizations with buying, partnership, and commercialization interests in agriculture and animal science.
1. Who Attends: Buyers / Attendees
| Buyer / Attendee Segment |
Typical Organizations |
Buying Role or Influence |
Relevance to Exhibitors / Suppliers |
| Researchers and principal investigators | Universities, research institutes, labs | Influence on methods, trials, and equipment selection | High for scientific instruments, lab supplies, data tools, and research services |
| Agriculture R&D managers | Agri-biotech firms, seed companies, input manufacturers | Evaluate innovation and pilot solutions | Strong for agronomy, biotechnology, and analytics vendors |
| Animal health and veterinary leaders | Animal health companies, veterinary networks, livestock operators | Influence on disease prevention, diagnostics, welfare tools | Relevant for animal health, diagnostics, and welfare solutions |
| Food safety and quality teams | Food producers, processors, labs, regulators | Compliance and testing requirements | Strong for traceability, testing, and compliance technology |
| Precision agriculture / ag-tech buyers | Farm operators, ag-tech startups, machinery firms | Evaluate sensors, software, robotics, and field systems | High for digital agriculture and automation suppliers |
| Procurement and sourcing teams | Large farms, food companies, research organizations | Authorize purchasing, vendor selection, budgeting | Useful for suppliers of consumables, systems, and services |
| Government and public-sector delegates | Agriculture ministries, food safety bodies, extension agencies | Policy, grants, standards, and procurement influence | Relevant for policy, infrastructure, and research vendors |
| Industry consultants and advisors | Agri consultants, animal science advisors, technical service firms | Influence buying recommendations | Useful intermediaries for solution positioning |
| Association and society leaders | Industry associations, academic societies | Partnerships, membership, and event influence | High for sponsorship, content, and collaborations |
| Media and publishers | Trade media, scientific publishers, journals | Amplify research and commercial visibility | Helpful for awareness and thought leadership |
2. Event Location and Attendee Geographic Origin
| Geographic Area |
Likely Attendee Origin |
Buyer Concentration |
Notes |
| Host city: Tokyo | Local universities, research bodies, agri-tech firms, government offices | Medium | Tokyo is a major research and business hub with strong academic participation potential. |
| Host region: Tokyo Metropolis / Kanto | Nearby institutions and corporate R&D teams across Kanto | High | Strong concentration of universities, labs, and headquarters in the region. |
| Japan national market | Researchers, agribusinesses, food producers, livestock operators, agencies | High | Domestic reach should be meaningful given the event location and subject matter. |
| Asia-Pacific | Regional scholars, suppliers, and public-sector participants | Medium to high | Tokyo is accessible for APAC-based participation and collaboration. |
| Global international attendees | Researchers, publishers, suppliers, and institutions worldwide | Medium | The official conference branding indicates an international scope and global academic relevance. |
3. Audience Reach
4. Sample Buyer Companies and Websites
| Buyer Company / Organization |
Buyer Type |
Why It Is Relevant |
Website |
Best Job Titles to Target |
Evidence Level |
| Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Government / procurement | Policy, research, food systems, and agriculture innovation relevance | maff.go.jp | Director, Policy Officer, Procurement Lead | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) | Research institution | Direct alignment with agricultural science and applied research | naro.go.jp | Principal Investigator, Lab Manager, Research Director | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| University of Tokyo | University / buyer-influencer | Strong academic fit for agriculture, animal science, and bioscience research | u-tokyo.ac.jp | Professor, Department Chair, Lab Director | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| Tokyo University of Agriculture | University / buyer-influencer | Highly relevant agriculture specialization and applied research | nodai.ac.jp | Dean, Professor, Research Office Lead | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. | Food and dairy manufacturer | Food quality, dairy science, and supply chain relevance | meiji.com | Quality Director, R&D Manager, Procurement Manager | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| Nippon Ham Foods Ltd. | Food producer / protein buyer | Protein production, animal science, food safety, and traceability | nipponham.co.jp | Supply Chain Director, QA Manager, Procurement Lead | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| Cargill | Global agribusiness | Livestock feed, agriculture supply chain, and food ingredient relevance | cargill.com | Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing, R&D Director | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| BASF Agricultural Solutions | Agri-input manufacturer | Crop science, seed treatment, and biologicals relevance | basf.com | Innovation Manager, Product Manager, R&D Lead | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| Syngenta | Agri-tech / crop protection | Precision agriculture, crop protection, and agricultural innovation fit | syngenta.com | Business Development Director, Research Lead, Product Manager | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| De Heus Animal Nutrition | Animal feed and nutrition | Animal health, feed science, and livestock productivity relevance | deheus.com | Technical Director, Nutritionist, Procurement Manager | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| Zoetis | Animal health company | Veterinary science, animal welfare, diagnostics, and therapeutics | zoetis.com | Medical Affairs, Research Director, Commercial Lead | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| Elanco Animal Health | Animal health company | Livestock health, diagnostics, and farm productivity relevance | elanco.com | R&D Director, Product Manager, Market Access Lead | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health | Animal nutrition / ingredient supplier | Feed additives, animal nutrition, and sustainability relevance | dsm-firmenich.com | Innovation Director, Technical Services, Procurement | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| Alltech | Animal nutrition and ag-biotech | Animal science, feed innovation, and livestock performance | alltech.com | R&D Manager, Technical Sales Director, Nutrition Specialist | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
| Bayer Crop Science | Agri-input manufacturer | Crop science, sustainability, and applied agricultural research | bayer.com | R&D Director, Innovation Manager, Scientific Affairs | Strong Market Fit, Attendance Not Confirmed |
5. Job Profiles, Industries and Event Type
| Priority |
Job Title / Function |
Department |
Seniority Level |
Why This Role Matters |
| 1 | Professor / Principal Investigator | Research / Academic | Senior | Primary scientific decision-maker for research, publication, and collaboration. |
| 2 | Research Director | R&D | Senior | Leads applied research and vendor evaluation. |
| 3 | Head of Agronomy | Agricultural Operations | Director / Head | Relevant for crop systems, field trials, and agronomy products. |
| 4 | Animal Health Director | Veterinary / Livestock Health | Director | Influences veterinary, diagnostics, and welfare purchasing. |
| 5 | Procurement Manager | Procurement / Purchasing | Manager | Controls purchasing for research, feed, equipment, and supplies. |
| 6 | Strategic Sourcing Manager | Supply Chain / Procurement | Manager | Evaluates suppliers and long-term partnerships. |
| 7 | Food Safety Manager | Quality / Compliance | Manager | Important for testing, traceability, and compliance solutions. |
| 8 | Operations Director | Operations | Director | Oversees productivity, systems, and operational improvements. |
| 9 | Product Manager | Product / Commercial | Manager | Maps research needs to product and commercialization strategy. |
| 10 | Business Development Director | Commercial / Partnerships | Director | Seeks licensing, collaboration, and market expansion opportunities. |
| Priority |
Apollo Industry |
Why It Fits the Event |
Best Buyer Use Case |
| 1 | Agriculture | Core subject matter and end-market | Crop production, agronomy, farm systems, agritech |
| 2 | Research | Scientific conference audience | University, lab, and institute outreach |
| 3 | Biotechnology | Agricultural and animal biotechnology topics | R&D and innovation buyers |
| 4 | Food Production | Food safety, traceability, and supply relevance | Processors and quality/compliance teams |
| 5 | Food & Beverages | Downstream buyer group for raw materials and safety solutions | Ingredient, quality, and sourcing teams |
| 6 | Hospitality | Food service and sourcing relevance in some cases | Large buyers of food quality and traceability solutions |
| 7 | Environmental Services | Sustainability, waste management, soil and water topics | Environmental and sustainability solution buyers |
| 8 | Government Administration | Public-sector agriculture and food policy | Agency and public procurement outreach |
| 9 | Veterinary | Animal health and welfare relevance | Veterinary and livestock health buyers |
| 10 | Medical Devices | Diagnostics and testing tools may overlap with animal science | Diagnostics, lab instruments, and monitoring technology |
| 11 | Machinery | Field machinery and automation topics appear in the agenda | Equipment vendors and automation suppliers |
| 12 | Computer Software | Precision farming, GIS, data, and traceability solutions | Digital agriculture and analytics vendors |
6. Estimated Attendance
7. Key Focus Areas and Buyer Engagement
| Focus Area |
Typical Buyer Need |
Buyer Engagement Opportunity |
Relevant Supplier Offering |
| Agricultural biotechnology | Improved crop traits, productivity, and resilience | Research partnerships and product trials | Biotech platforms, assays, seed technologies |
| Animal health & welfare | Diagnostics, treatment, and welfare tools | Vet and livestock management outreach | Vaccines, diagnostics, monitoring systems |
| Food safety & traceability | Compliance and visibility across the chain | Quality and compliance solution demos | Testing kits, traceability software, sensors |
| Precision farming | Optimization, variable rate application, data capture | Field technology and ROI discussions | GIS, analytics, IoT, automation tools |
| Livestock productivity | Performance, feed conversion, and herd health | Nutrition, health, and housing solutions | Feed additives, housing systems, monitoring |
| Soil and water engineering | Sustainable land and water management | Sustainability and environmental performance | Water treatment, irrigation, soil sensors |
| Research publication and collaboration | Visibility, peer review, and scientific networking | Sponsor academic sessions and roundtables | Publishing, lab services, research tools |
| Factor |
Assessment |
Explanation |
| Buyer relevance | Very High | Strong overlap with agriculture, animal science, food safety, and research buyers. |
| Decision-maker availability | High | Academic and technical leaders are likely to participate, though attendance is not publicly listed. |
| Data collection potential | Medium | Useful topic and audience intelligence, but limited public attendee transparency. |
| Apollo targeting potential | Very High | Strong keyword and industry alignment for academic, agri, food, biotech, and animal health outreach. |
| Geographic targeting potential | High | Tokyo and Japan-based targeting can be layered with APAC and global research segments. |
| Best outreach approach | Educational + technical + partnership-led | Use research relevance, scientific credibility, and collaboration benefits rather than pure sales messaging. |
| Overall lead quality | High | Good fit for lead generation and thought leadership in agriculture and animal science. |
| Best use case | B2B attendee list building and academic-industry outreach | Ideal for research suppliers, ag-tech vendors, lab services, animal health, and food safety solution providers. |
| Limitations / risks | Limited public attendee transparency | No confirmed attendee list or attendance count in the public source text. |
| Filter Type |
Recommended Filters |
Purpose |
| Apollo industries | Agriculture; Research; Biotechnology; Food Production; Food & Beverages; Veterinary; Government Administration; Environmental Services; Machinery; Computer Software | Capture the most relevant academic, commercial, and public-sector buyers. |
| Departments | R&D; Research; Procurement; Supply Chain; Quality; Operations; Product; Business Development | Focus on both technical evaluators and purchasing influencers. |
| Seniority | Manager; Director; VP; Head; CXO; Professor; Principal Investigator | Prioritize decision-makers and technical leaders. |
| Job titles | Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Research Director, Professor, Principal Investigator, Product Manager, Quality Manager, Animal Health Director, Operations Director, Lab Manager | Build a precise outreach list with a mix of academic and commercial stakeholders. |
| Geography | Japan; Tokyo Metropolis; Kanto; APAC; Global | Align outreach to host-market and broader international relevance. |
| Employee size | 11–50; 51–200; 201–500; 501–1,000; 1,001–5,000; 5,000+ | Capture both smaller innovation-led groups and large institutional buyers. |
| Keywords | agriculture, animal science, livestock, food safety, traceability, precision farming, agronomy, veterinary, biotechnology, feed, lab, research | Refine relevance to conference themes and likely attendee interests. |
| Technologies | GIS, IoT, analytics, laboratory instruments, LIMS, traceability platforms, farm management software | Useful if selling technology or instrumentation into agri/research environments. |
| Company type | University, research institute, government agency, agribusiness, food producer, animal health company | Prioritize organizations with active research or purchasing roles. |
| Revenue range | If commercial targeting is needed, focus on mid-market to enterprise revenue bands | Helps isolate organizations with formal procurement and budget authority. |
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