17th World Congress of Food Science and Technology

"On top of IUFoST's rich experience in running world congresses on all continents, Canada is bringing the World Food Congress home for the second time. It is pretty evident this is going to be another wonderful one. It will be a landmark event that we can't afford to miss. I look forward to meeting you in Montreal." - IUFoST President Pingfan Rao

"Have you ever attended the World Congress of IUFoST? If you have ever attended  this fabulous World Congress, you must know the benefit of attending. You can meet the world.  You can learn new findings, present your own research to share with  the world and international collaborators. Another exciting part is the Exhibition where you can see the newly developed products of world famous food companies. See you there." - Lucy Sun Hwang and students from the National Taiwan University

"This Congress will be a game changer. World leaders will meet under the banner  of the world's largest food science and technology organization. Looking forward  to seeing you in Montreal." - Invitation from India

"Research That Resonates  -  Bringing Industry and Academia Together' - The programme has been designed to benefit both industry and academics. Join us." - Programme Committee, Montreal World Food Congress

We'll Be There! View Welome Videos from Around the World

The World Food Congress programme has attracted leaders from all across food science and technology. Offering a wide range of perspectives, industry, academia and government will be providing the latest information and insights into cutting-edge issues.

Among the highlights: 

Industry leaders Guy Wollaert, Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, The Coca-Cola Company; Philip Donne, President, Campbell Company of Canada; and  Johannes Baensch, Global Head of Research and Development, Nestle, will discuss  issues facing food industries now and in the future at the Industry Leaders' Summit.

Join the Partners in Food Solutions session, organized by Bernhard van Lengerich, Chief Science Officer, Vice  President, Technology Strategy, General Mills, Inc., and Jeff Dyckstra, CEO, Partners in Food Solutions, to learn about this consortium of leading global food  companies committed to  improving food security by sharing the knowledge and expertise of their  employees with small and growing food processors across Africa.

Explore food security issues during the Food Security Initiatives Summit organized by Martin Cole, CAFHS, CSIRO, North Ryde, NSW, Australia, as introduced from an industry perspective, followed by an expert panel. 

View the rest of the programme offerings and the wealth of experience and expertise represented by both plenary and parallel session speakers. It promises to be both busy and rewarding. 

There also will be a special set  of workshops for Young Scientists and Students  on Career Development as well as others on media/consumer interactions, 'hot topics', Sugars and Aflatoxins. Planning for the Education workshops is also underway. 

Demonstrate Your Knowledge and Expertise

There are 11 themes for oral and poster presentations. You only have days left to submit your abstract online. March 3 is the deadline. The good news is that everything you need to know and submit is right here: Submit Abstract, so "Get Crackin". If you are a graduate student, you only have until March 14 to enter your paper in the IUFoST Food Science Students Fighting Hunger and Food Safety Without Borders graduate student paper Competitions. 

Nominate Someone Worthy 

March 14 is also the final day that you can nominate a Young Scientist who you believe deserves recognition. Seven outstanding candidates from national bodies will be selected for this unique opportunity to address the World Congress and share in strategic planning for food science and technology on a global level. The Global Food Industry Awards celebrate food science and technology innovations in three product-related categories. You have until March 14 to nominate a member of the food industry that has impressed you by demonstrated excellence  and innovation in food production, packaging or communication. 

Display the Latest in Product Innovation

Space and time are running out to secure your booth for the exhibition or to host a country pavilion to feature the best and brightest of your industries. Get in touch with Isabel Stengler at Isabel@iseventsolutions.com to secure a spot on the exhibition floor. 

Take Advantage of "Research That Resonates"

The IUFoST World Food Congress only happens every two years as it travels from continent to continent. Take advantage of the chance to Connect, Develop and Growwith food science and technology colleagues from around the world. Extend and improve your professional network. Jump at the chance to hear world speakers and to discuss recent developments and be informed of innovations and new products in the market. Enjoy a program that will enlighten you on new and creative solutions to persistent problems in our food supply and present your own research findings to your colleagues. Keep in mind that attendance also provides the opportunity for you to see a fantastic  programme in Montreal - a historical and multi-cultural city with great shopping, a vibrant nightlife and world-class cuisine. 

Meet you in Montreal! 

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