IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo

What is IFT FIRST?

IFT FIRST means Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology. It is IFT’s response to the transformative nature of the global food system. IFT FIRST will bring together researchers, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs from across the global food value chain to discuss scientific solutions in presentations and panels focused on transformative innovation.

Attendees will have the chance to interact with 1,000+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovative solutions, technologies, new products and ingredients. Experiential innovation areas, scientific posters and intentional networking are key pieces of the IFT FIRST experience. And, at IFT FIRST, you can conduct more business and learning in three short days than you might accomplish all year long.

Who Attends IFT FIRST?

The ability to network and connect with peers and collaborate with a diverse crowd who have a variety of job roles within the global food value chain is a benefit of attending IFT FIRST. Don’t miss out.

Three attendees smiling for a picture while holding a frame and in front of an IFT FIRST background.

> Professionals in Brand Management; Chemistry; the C-Suite; Culinology/Menu Research; Flavors; Food Processing/Packaging Engineering; Food Safety/Quality Science; Food Science; Innovation; Investing; Laboratory; Nutrition; Ownership; Product Development; Research; Research & Development; Sales and Marketing; Supply Chain; Technical Services; Venture Capital Management; and more.

> Educators and Students in Chemistry; Food Safety; Food Science; Microbiology; Nutrition; Sustainability; and more.

> Global Government and Governing Bodies in Administration; Health and Nutrition; Quality; Regulatory Affairs; Safety; and more.