Dr. Keating is director of the Sustainable Agriculture National Research Flagship within the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia's national science agency and is the author of more than 200 scientific papers.
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Reaching the World with Research: Submit Abstracts Now
The 17th World Congress programme is enriched by presentations of original research in a number of formats. Abstracts will be accepted until March 3 for peer review based on scientific merit, originality and/or practical application.
A special award for submitters from developing countries is available.
A World-Class Event
Thousands of food science and technology professionals will attend the 17th IUFoST World Congress in Montreal, Canada, from August 17 to 21. Congress hosts IUFoST and the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) will present a world-class event promoting the advancement of global food science and technology and fostering the worldwide exchange of scientific knowledge and ideas. The 2014 World Congress aims to strengthen the role of food science and technology in securing the world’s food supply and eliminating world hunger by giving delegates unique access to international experts addressing current issues. More information can be found here.
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A Dynamic Programme
The World Congress theme of Research That Resonates will feature speakers from industry, government and academia in plenary lectures, parallel sessions, special interest groups and working groups. Topics focus on advances in food science and technology; insights into key industry drivers such as food safety, food policies and market regulations, trends in food processing, consumer behavior, sustainability; and challenges facing the industry today.
Delegates can visit exhibitors presenting the latest in products, services and technology and meet researchers to learn more about their cutting-edge projects during the Poster sessions.
An Investment in Professional Development: Registration
It is not an exaggeration - IUFoST World Congresses do draw thousands of delegates from around the world, and the Montreal Congress will be no different. Programmed to facilitate interaction between delegates, the World Congress forges new professional relationships while enhancing professional knowledge.
Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
Association with this prestigious event through sponsorship or exhibits provides access to delegates from around the world and benefits designed to raise sponsor and exhibitor profiles during the event.
A Vibrant Cosmopolitan Venue: Montreal
The venue of the 17th IUFoST World Congress provides the added value of a visit to Montreal, Canada, with its colourful mix of European and North American influences. The city is renowned for cultural and artistic life and its numerous universities, medical and scientific research centers. It has excellent restaurants and high-quality hotels. While French is the official language of the Province of Québec, English is also widely spoken.
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FOOD FRAUD PREVENTION
Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Puwiyatno Hariyadi who has been elected to the position of Vice-Chair of the CODEX Alimentarius Commission.
Dr. Hariyadi is a Fellow of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST) and Senior scientist, SEAFAST Center; Professor, Dept. Food Science and Technology, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia.
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