Call for Participation: 2nd International Conference on Agrotechnology, Beverage and Food (ICABF 2025) as part of UTB-STE Connect 2025
CrAFT is pleased to invite our stakeholders to join the 2nd International Conference on Agrotechnology, Beverage and Food (ICABF 2025), part of the prestigious UTB-STE Connect 2025 Congress.
🗓️ Date: 20–22 October 2025
📍 Location: Brunei Darussalam (Hybrid format – in-person & online)
🎯 Theme: Technology Innovations for a Sustainable Future
Organised by Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), UTB-STE Connect 2025 is a biennial congress that brings together global experts in science, technology, engineering, and innovation. ICABF 2025, hosted by the School of Applied Sciences and Mathematics (SASM), focuses on advancing research in agrifood systems, sustainable agriculture, food processing, and nutrition.
CrAFT invites researchers, academics, students, and industry professionals to:
🔗 Visit the official UTB-STE Connect 2025 site
📧 For inquiries, contact: ste.connect@staff.utb.edu.bn
Let’s shape the future of agrifood science—together.
Workshop on Aquaculture and Technology
10th March 2025 – In collaboration with Fatih Aquaculture and with the support of the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), CrAFT organised a workshop on Aquaculture & Technology. The workshop aimed to highlight the potential of aquaculture in Brunei’s food security and economic diversification while addressing the challenges faced by the industry.
More than 40 participants, including aspiring aquaculture entrepreneurs, representatives from government and non-government agencies, researchers, and students from higher education institutions, attended the event. Among them were representatives from the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) and Brunei Innovation Lab (BIL), reflecting the growing interest in leveraging innovation and technology for aquaculture development.
Two-Day Workshop on Solar-Powered Farm (Cohort 2)
1-2 November 2024 - A two-day workshop brought together a diverse group of farmers, agri-preneurs, governmental agencies and academics to explore the practical applications of solar energy in farming practices. The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with technical knowledge to make informed decision whether to use solar technology on their own farms and to work efficiently with solar energy researchers. This initiative is part of CrAFT Sustainable Development Goals initiative aimed at developing affordable and scalable solar technologies tailored to small and medium-sized farms.
Two-Day Workshop on Solar-Powered Farm (Cohort 1)
20-21 September 2024 - CrAFT, with the support of Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, hosts a two-day from 20-21 September 2024, solar-powered for farming workshop that focuses on sustainable solutions for sustainable agriculture.
https://www.utb.edu.bn/news/solar-powered-farming-workshop-inspire-sustainable-agricultural-innovation/
27 July 2020 – Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) and Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Lecture Theatre 2, Library Complex, UTB to enhance collaboration on agrifood.
22 June 2020 – Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) and Mr Baker’s Bakeshop signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop academic and research collaborative efforts to equip students with professional and industrial skills in multidisciplinary areas.
2 June 2020 – Site visit IBTE Agro-Technology Campus
13 January 2020 – A signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) and GroPoint Sendirian Berhad was held at the Main Conference Room, UTB.
21 September 2019 –A talk on Plant-based Bioplastics for Sustainable Development: Recent progress and advancement from Osaka University was held at the Lecture Theatre 1, Library Complex, UTB. The talk was organised by the Centre for Research of Agri-Food Science Technology (CrAFT).
