International Vegan Festival and 16th WVO Conference in Batam
Batam, Indonesia — The World Vegan Organisation (WVO) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the International Vegan Festival and the 16th WVO Conference, held from October 24 to 26, 2025. The event, themed “Vegan is a new culture and civilization”, drew delegates from six countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan, to One Batam Mall in Batam, Indonesia.
The three-day festival showcased the thriving growth of the vegan movement in Southeast Asia, bringing together innovators, advocates, and the public for an enriching experience of food, music, and art.
Event Highlights:
- Diverse Vegan Bazaar: Over 65 booths featured a wide array of vegan products and culinary delights, demonstrating that a plant-based diet can be both delicious and diverse.
- Insightful Conference Sessions: The 16th WVO Conference provided a platform for sharing knowledge on the vegan lifestyle. A notable speaker was Prof. Dr. Seto Mulyadi, M.Si, Psychologist, Chairman of the Indonesian Child Protection Agency, who spoke on fostering compassion towards all living beings from a young age.
- Celebration of Culture: The festival offered a vibrant mix of music, art, and entertainment, reinforcing the theme of veganism as a new and positive cultural movement.
The International Vegan Festival and 16th WVO Conference in Batam have not only become a landmark event for the WVO but also a call to action. The event demonstrated that the vegan movement is gaining momentum in Asia, bringing together diverse communities to work towards a more compassionate and sustainable world.
