January
International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)
Atlanta, GA, USA
The IPPE will be held from January 30th to February 1. It is the world’s largest poultry, meat, and feed event. This time it will be taking in the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. IPPE brings together buyers and sellers of the latest technology of products and services to make your business successful. The event could be an amazing site for protein lovers.
Website: IPPE Attendee Prospectus
February
31st European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference
Dubai, UAE
The 31st European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference will take place on February 01-02, 2024 in Dubai, UAE. The conference’s theme is “Exploring & Enlightening the Significance of Nutrition & Dietetics Health”. The Nutrition Conference is expected to provide an eminent opportunity to professionals in the field of nutrition to discuss the latest research and challenges in the field.
Website: Nutrition Conferences
BRCGS Connect Europe (Coventry)
Coventry, UK
Formerly the Food Safety Conference, Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) is excited to announce the introduction of a new series of events, known as BRCGS Connect. BRCGS is excited to host the third in a new series of events, known as BRCGS Connect, taking place in Coventry, UK, on 7th – 8th Feb 2024. 7th February will be a full day followed by networking drinks. The 8th February will consist of Masterclass sessions until lunchtime when this event will close.
Website: BRCGS
March
SOT 63rd Annual Meeting and ToxExpo
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah, from 10th to 14th of March, the Society of Toxicology (SOT) 63rd Annual Meeting and ToxExpo will feature more than 70 Featured and Scientific Sessions, 2,000 presentations, 250 exhibitors, and 5,000 attendees.
Website: 2024 SOT Annual Meeting
2024 California Round Table
Garden Grove, CA, USA
The 2024 California Round Table will be held in March on the 12th at the Delta Hotels by Marriot Anaheim in California, USA.
Website: NAFFS
Future Food-Tech Summit
San Francisco, CA, USA
Future Food-Tech summit will be held in San Francisco, on March 21-22, 2024. The summit has become a global hub, connecting 1600 international food brands, ingredient providers, investors, start-ups and technology leaders, whilst digging into the crucial issues facing the food industry today. Over the two-day summit, food-tech pioneers and visionaries will discuss innovative approaches to scaling alt-proteins, new formulations for healthier, nutrient-packed foods, and commercial opportunities at the intersection of food and medicine.
Website: Future Food-Tech San Francisco
International Conference on Food Technology and Nutrition
Paris, France
The 7th International Conference on Food Technology and Nutrition will be held in Paris, France on March 21-22. This will be one of the leading Food Technology conferences. These Food Technology Meetings and Nutrition Conferences will focus on the theme “Innovations in Food Nutrition and Shelf Life”. The aim is to engage, empower, evolve, and explore knowledge among both academicians and industry personnel.
Website: Food Technology
28th International Conference on Food Fraud & Safety
Paris, France
The 28th International Conference on Food Fraud & Safety’ will be held from 21 – 22 March, 2024 in Paris, France. The theme of the event is “Our Food is Our Future”. Its aim is to aggregate community and to create a platform for the exchange of information on technological developments, new scientific innovations, and the effectiveness of various regulatory programs towards Food & Nutrition 2024.
Website: Food and Nutrition 2024
12th American Food Sure Summit
Chicago, IL, USA
The 12th Annual American Food Sure Summit 2024 is dedicated to safety and quality in the food and beverage industry. The summit will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from 26-27 March. The 12th Annual American Food Sure Summit 2024 covers topics such as updates on current and future regulations, compliance with suppliers, microbial pathogen studies, new technologies that can scientifically assess quality such as electronic tongues and noses, how you can engage your workforce and create a company-wide safety and quality culture, and practical implementation of process controls and risk assessments.
Website: American Food Sure
April
GFSI Annual Conference
Marina Bay, Singapore
Under the theme “Food Safety – Meeting the Needs of our Evolving World”, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference will be held from 8th – 11th April 2024. In addition, it will take place in Singapore at The Marina Bay Sands and requires physical participation. The participants will share ideas on the ongoing challenges and shaping the future of food safety.
Website: GFSI Conference
18th International Conference on Food Microbiology
Amsterdam, Netherlands
From 11th to 12th of April will be the 18th International Conference on Food Microbiology. The two-day conference will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This conference provides the attendees a great occasion to partake in new ideas and advancing technologies that can be used in the field of Food Microbiology and Food Technology. The major observation that is going to be observed is” The use of Molecular Approaches in all corridors of current Food Science field”.
Website: Food Microbiology 2024
CLA & RISE 2024 Regulatory Conference
Arlington, VA, USA
From 15th to 17th of April will be the CropLife America (CLA) & RISE 2024 Regulatory Conference. The three-day conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia. However, there are not many details about the conference yet.
Website: CLA & RISE 2024 Regulatory Conference
WSEFST 2024 | Food Science and Technology Conference
London, UK
The World Summit and Expo on Food Science and Technology (WSEFST) 2024 conference will be held in London, UK from 22nd to 24th April. This conference has major scientific themes such as food science and technology, food chemistry, food and nutritional toxicology, food microbiology, food safety and regulatory science, food & public health nutrition, food for improving immunity, food engineering and processing, nutritional deficiency and disorders and current trends in food technology etc., that will be discussed at all length scales.
Website: WSEFST
18th Annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety & Regulation 2024
Toronto, ON, Canada
The 18th Annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety gathers VPs, Directors and C-Suite executives from leading food and beverage companies across Canada. The symposium will be held on 24 – 25th of April, 2024.
Website: 18th Annual Canadian Summit
European Symposium – International Association for Food Protection
Geneva, Switzerland
The event will be organized from 30th April to 2nd May. The conference will be held in Geneva, Switzerland. Unfortunately, it will not be online. Otherwise, the forum will be great for those who want to discover new ideas. The participants will share the latest developments in food science and safety.
Website: European Symposium
May
Western Food Safety Conference 2024
Salinas, CA, USA
The Western Food Safety Conference is an annual two-day conference that will be from 1st to 2nd May at Salinas, California. The conference will provide you with current produce safety information, research, and regulatory developments in the fresh produce industry that you can apply to today’s environment.
Website: The Western Food Safety Conference
SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting
Seville, Spain
The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe 34th Annual Meeting will be held from 5th – 9th May 2024 in Seville, Spain. This conference is organized as a fully-fledged physical meeting, featuring limited virtual components for remote participants. At the event will be onsite scientific sessions, topical discussions, plenaries, satellite meetings and other exhibitor & networking events.
Website: SETAC
Food Safety Summit
Rosemont, IL, USA
The Food Safety Summit is a solution-based conference and expo designed to meet the educational and informational needs of the entire food industry. The Summit provides a 3-day, from 6th to 9th of May, comprehensive educational program to learn from subject matter experts, and trainers, exchange ideas and find solutions to your current job challenges.
Website: Food Safety Summit
11th International Conference on Food Safety and Health
Barcelona, Spain
The 11th International Conference on Food Safety and Health will be held in Barcelona, Spain from 9th to 10th May.
Website: Food Safety 2024
International Conference on Food Technology & Nutrition
University of Tetova, North Macedonia
The 4th International Conference on Food Technology & Nutrition will be held from May 15-17 at the University of Tetova in North Macedonia. ICFTN 2024 will bring together an international community of experts to discuss the state-of-the-art for new research results, perspectives of future developments, and innovative applications relevant to Food Science and Nutrition. The aim of this conference is to promote and encourage interactions among professionals from practice and research related to Food Science and Nutrition.
Website: Food Technology
16th International Akademie Fresenius Conference: Contaminants and Residues in Food
Dusseldorf, Germany
16th International Akademie Fresenius Conference: Contaminants and Residues in Food. The two-day conference will take place on 16-17 May 2024 at Novotel Duesseldorf City West, Dusseldorf. Secure your place now and save 10 % with the Early Bird Discount.
Website: Die Akademie Fresenius
Extractables and Leachables USA
Bethesda, MD, USA
The two-day Extractables and Leachables USA 2024 conference will be held in Bethesda, Maryland from May 21-22. This event offers the industry a unique opportunity for E&L experts to gather and discuss the latest updates on regulations, best practices, compliance, case studies, biocompatibility, and more.
Website: Extractables and Leachables USA 2024
FedHealth Conference 2024
Bethesda, MD, USA
The Convergence of Data, Tech & Science to Advance Health 2024 FedHealth Conference Agenda will be held on 30th May both in-person in Bethesda, Maryland and virtually. The 2024 Professional Services Council (PSC) FedHealth Conference brings together senior executives from the government technology and professional services sector to hear from top government officials on how the convergence of technology, data, and science is advancing health and shaping agency priorities
Website: Professional Services Council
June
BIO International Convention
San Diego, CA, USA
The BIO International Convention will take place 3rd – 6th June, 2024 in San Diego, USA. The event will be organized by the Biotechnology Innovation Organisation (BIO). Innovative programming around the current and future state of biotech. Including areas like therapeutic frontiers, the business of biotech, regulatory and policy outlooks, and human capital.
Website: BIO International Convention
IAFNS 2024 Annual Science Symposium
Washington, D.C., USA
From June 4th to 5th, the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutritional Science will organize its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. They bring together scientists from government, academia, and industry to drive, fund, and lead actionable food safety and nutrition research in support of public health. Registration and more details coming soon.
Website: IAFNS
AMSA 77th RMC
Sante Paul, MN, USA
The 2024 American Meat Science Association (AAMSA) 77th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) will take place June 16-19, 2024, in Oklahoma City! This 16-week course will teach you the proper speech, foods to find, and the fun facts of the North Star State.
Website: RMC
2024 CPS Research Symposium
Denver, CO, USA
The 2024 Center for Produce Safety (CPS) Research Symposium will be held on June 18-19 in Denver, Colorado.
Website: Annual Research Symposium
14th Annual Food Sure Summit
Madrid, Spain
The 14th Annual Food Sure Summit will be held on June 20-21 in Madrid, Spain.
Website: Food Sure Summit
9th Conference on Innovations in Nutrition and Food Science (INFS-2024)
Prague, Czech Republic
The conference will be held from 26-28 June at Prague, Czech Republic. IFHN-2024 is gaining importance in response to the global need to carefully manage resources yet provide a nutritious diet for a burgeoning population. Through collaboration, communication, and community food scientists can help ensure that a safe, healthy diet is available to all and help to eliminate starvation and food wastage.
Website: IFHN-2024
Annual Nutrition Meeting 2024
Chicago, IL, USA
The Annual Nutrition Meeting event will bring the nutrition community together from June 29 to July 2, 2024 in Boston, MA. This year the event will offer an opportunity for nutrition scientists, clinicians, policy experts, industry leaders, and more to break away from their screens and to gather, network, and share knowledge face-to-face.
Website: Nutrition 2024
July
IFT FIRST Annual Meeting and Expo
Location to be confirmed
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Improved by Research, Science and Technology (FIRST) will occur July 14-17, 2024, and includes expert educational sessions, and extensive networking opportunities as well as the largest food innovation expo in North America featuring the latest food ingredient, equipment, processing, technology, and packaging solutions. Every year, science of food professionals from all around the world including ingredient providers, business leaders, product developers, food scientists, innovators, and academics attend IFT FIRST.
Website: IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo
IAFP 2024 Annual Meeting
Long Beach, CA, USA
International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) 2024 will be held in Long Beach, California on 14-17 July. More than 3,800 attendees will physically appear from the six continents. The conference is valuable for agricultural advancement seekers. It will cover topics like acidified food, agricultural water quality, computer modeling for dairy, foodborne diseases, and many more.
Website: IAFP 2024 Annual Meeting
August
36th Annual ISEE Conference
Santiago, Chile
The International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) conference will take place in Santiago, Chile, from 25th to 28th August, 2024. The main theme of the 2024 Conference is “Addressing challenges in environmental health, justice, and development”. The event topics will encompass how the scientific community faces current health environmental justice, and epidemiological challenges, including empirical evidence, methodological approaches, and ethical and theoretical developments.
Website: ISEE 2024
September
2024 IFSH Annual Meeting
Rosemeont, IL, USA
The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) is a one-of-a-kind applied food science research consortium. In collaboration with the FDA, they provide stakeholders with the opportunity to develop and exchange knowledge, experience, and expertise in the areas of food safety, food defense, food processing, and nutrition. The IFSH annual meeting will be held September 3-5, in Rosemont, Illinois.
Website: IFSH
Eurotox 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark
EUROTOX is excited to welcome delegates once again to their annual congress. Preparations are underway to welcome you to the in-person meeting, Eurotox2024 Congress taking place September 8-11, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Website: Eurotox 2024
HCPA’s Pesticide Regulation Workshop
Washington, D.C., USA
The 2024 HCPA’s Pesticide Regulation Workshop will be held September 17-19 in Washington, D.C. The focus is on the registration process for all types of pesticide products. New this year is a pesticide registration practicum, where attendees will be given an incomplete registration package to generate a submission. Registration and more details coming soon.
Website: Household & Commercial Products Association
North America Food Safety & Quality NAFS24
Austin, TX, USA
The North American Food Safety and Quality 24 Conference will be held on the 22-24th September 2024. The Hilton Austin Hotel will be the venue for experts, researchers, and other attendees. In addition, 10 speakers will cover the program with different topics. The topics include integrating food safety systems, regulatory compliance, leadership tools and skillsets, supply chain management, risk management, collaborative QA/QC, and the digital revolution’s impact on FSQ.
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Website: North American Food Safety & Quality
October
NutrEvent Conference 2024
Lille, France
The 10th Nutrevent Conference will be held on 1st – 2nd October. More than 25 countries will represent their products and technologies in Lille, France. NutrEvent is your opportunity to connect with international key innovators in the Food, Feed, Nutrition and Health sectors. Furthermore, the conference will be a great opportunity for those who want to learn about innovations in the above departments. Also, they will know the different advancement strategies of the experts.
Website: NutrEvent Conference 2024
The Nutrition Congress: Synergy & re-connection in a diverse nutrition world
Durban, South Africa
The 2024 Nutrition Congress (#2024nutritioncongress)
will take place in the coastal city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, from 2 to 4 October 2024 with a thematic focus on ‘Spearheading Nutrition for All.’ Bringing practitioners, scientists, academia, policymakers, development partners, and other food and nutrition stakeholders together, the 2024 Nutrition Congress will provide opportunities to elevate sharing and learning. It will also be a prominent platform to showcase cutting-edge research, participate in dialogue and lively discussions, enhance your professional development, and forge partnerships.
Website: 2024 Nutrition Congress
Flavorcon 2024
Atlantic City, NJ, USA
The Flavorcon 2024 will be held in October 8th and 9th, 2024 in Atlantic City. The Flavorcon event will connect technical and business know-how for global innovation with the latest insights into trends, ingredients, formulations, research and technology. Registration and more details coming soon.
Website: Flavorcon 2024
The Global Produce & Floral Show
Atlanta, GA, USA
This 3-day conference, from 17-19 October, is connecting buyers, suppliers, business solution providers, thought leaders, and subject experts from around the world. It is the best place to meet the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain.
Website: The Global Produce & Floral Show
12th annual Food Safety Consortium
Washington, DC, USA
Organized by Food Safety Tech, the Food Safety Consortium Conference has been an educational and networking event since 2012 for Food Protection that has food safety, food integrity and food defense as the foundation of the educational content of the program. The consortium is set to take place on Oct 20 – 22, in Washington, DC. With a unique focus on science, technology, best practices and compliance, the “Consortium” features critical thinking topics that have been developed for both industry veterans and knowledgeable newcomers.
Website: Food Safety Consortium
ISES Annual Meeting
Montreal, Canada
Join others at the forefront of groundbreaking research at the ISES 2024 Annual Meeting, where research in exposure science, epidemiology, toxicology, and risk assessments converge to explore “Exposures that Impact Health in Vulnerable Populations.” It will be held at the Sheraton Le Centre Montreal Hotel in Montreal from October 20-24. This meeting will bring together communities from academia, government as well as non-profit organizations working on the front lines trying to protect our valuable commodities, our people. Elevate your expertise, broaden your network, and contribute to shaping a healthier future at #ISES2024.
Website: ISES 2024 Annual Meeting
Dubai International Food Safety Conference
Dubai
In October 21st – 23rd this conference will be attended by a distinguished group of experts, academics, and research institutions, as well as prominent local, regional, and international organizations. The event is expected to attract over 3000 experts and specialists representing regulatory authorities, research centres, local, regional, and international organizations in the fields of food safety, nutrition, and food security, along with companies and institutions operating in the food sector.
Website: Food Safety Dubai
SETAC North America 45th Annual Meeting
Fort Worth, TX, USA
From 20th to 24th October, there will be the 45th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America. This five-day meeting will be held in Fort Worth Convention Center. No further details are available on the website regarding the conference. Otherwise, it will be a must-attend event for the environment and nature lovers.
Website: SETAC North America 44th Annual Meeting
China International Food Safety & Quality Conference
Shanghai, China
With a focus on professional education and networking, the China International Food Safety & Quality (CIFSQ) Conference brings a passionate community of global experts together to address critical issues and identify recent advances in science, intelligent technologies, and effective best practices that can make a difference towards improving food safety. At the upcoming event in Shanghai, up to 800 regulators, scientists, industry executives, technologists, and academics who are committed to protecting food and consumers are expected to attend, including 130+ talented food safety thought leaders who will take the stage to share their insights on the latest developments. We welcome your participation on October 30 – 31, 2024.
Website: China International Food Safety & Quality Conference
November
AMERICAN FOOD MANUFACTURING SUMMIT
THE WESTIN CHICAGO NORTH SHORE, CHICAGO, IL
A leadership-focused gathering in Chicago on November 7-8 that brings together 200+ C-Suite Executives, VPs, and Directors in the food & beverage industry.
Website: FoodManSummit.com
Beyond Science and Decisions Workshop XV
Austin, TX, USA
The Beyond Science and Decisions: From Problem Formulation to Dose-Response Assessment Workshop XV will be held at the offices of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Austin, Texas on November 13-15.
Website: ARA
38th EFFoST International Conference 2024
Bruges, Belgium
The 38th EFFoST International Conference 2024 will be hosted by KU Leuven and UGent and will be held in the city of Bruges, Belgium from 12-14 November 2024. The conference strives to contribute to the overarching objective of generating sufficient, safe, nutritious, and sustainable food with high consumer acceptance, for all individuals worldwide in line with the ‘one health’ concept as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). EFFoST2024 will explore the theme ‘Future Food Systems: Innovation through Progress at Scientific Interfaces’.
Website: 38th EFFoST International Conference 2024
Dates to be confirmed
Food Safety Europe 2024
Location to be confirmed
The Food Safety Europe 2024 conference will deliver invaluable insights and high-level, constructive knowledge share, designed specifically to improve European food safety management in retail, food service, and manufacturing environments. Registration and more details are coming soon.
Website: Food Safety Europe 2024
The Plant-Based Trends & Innovations Conference
Location to be confirmed
Registration and more details coming soon. 26 Leaders Share Fresh Insights Into Plant-Based, Vegan, Natural, and clean Trends Focussed on sustainability, Ingredients, Health and nutrition, Clean Label, Packaging Innovations and savvy New Technologies. All In One Day!
Website: The Plant-Based Trends & Innovations Conference
XXVI FAFAI International Convention and Expo
Location to be confirmed
Registration and more details coming soon for the XXVI Fragrances and Flavours Association of India Convention and Expo. Attendees can meet and greet, network and participate.
Website: FAFAI
Food Allergy Forum
Location to be confirmed
The forum will focus on food allergen risk assessment and risk management to improve the protection of the food-allergic consumer; allergenicity assessment to prevent allergies to new food products; and maintenance and optimization of immune health to improve prevention and therapy. Registration and more details are coming soon.
Website: Food Allergy Forum
International Cannabis Conference & B2B Expo
Location to be confirmed
The conference is a must-attend event for decision-makers in the versatile fields of: CBD, Medical Cannabis, Plant-Based Proteins, Analytical Testing, Extraction Science, Research and Development, Cultivation Science and pre-clinical research. Registration and more details are coming soon.
Website: ICACO
13th International Conference on Predictive Modelling in Food
Location to be confirmed
Registration and more details coming soon.
Website: 13th ICPMF
The 15th edition of the International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF15)
Location to be confirmed
Registration and more details coming soon.
Website: ICEF15
ILSI: Europe Annual Symposium
Location to be confirmed
Registration and more details coming soon for the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Annual Symposium.
Website: ILSI
The 15th European Nutrition Conference
Location to be confirmed
The Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS) is a non-profit Federation consisting of 26 European Nutrition societies, each representing one country. Registration and more details coming soon.
Website: FENS
IFST Spring Conference 2024 (SC24)
Location to be confirmed
Registration and more details coming soon.
Website: Institute of Food Science + Technology
Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo
Location to be confirmed
Registration and more details coming soon for the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo.
Website: Cannabis Industry Journal
13th WC on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences
Location to be confirmed
Registration and more details coming soon for the 13th World Congress (WC) on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences.
Website: WC13
Main topics and trends of this year’s conferences
These conferences cover a range of topics and trends within the field of food science. Here is a summary of the main themes and trends observed in these conferences:
- Sustainable Food Production and Safety: Conferences such as the International Conference on Sustainable Food Safety, Quality and Management System in Food Science, and the European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference emphasize sustainable practices in food production and safety.
- Nutrition and Dietetics: The focus on nutrition is evident in conferences like the European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference, which explores the significance of nutrition and dietetics in health.
- Food Fraud and Safety: Several conferences, including the International Conference on Food Fraud and Immediate Strategies and the International Conference on Food Fraud and Food Safety, address the growing concern of food fraud and the strategies for ensuring food safety.
- Technological Innovations in Food Science: Events like the Future Food-Tech Summit highlight the role of technology in the food industry, discussing alt-proteins, nutrient-packed foods, and the intersection of food and medicine.
- Regulatory and Compliance Issues: Conferences such as the BRCGS Connect Europe focus on standards and compliance in the food industry, reflecting a trend towards stringent regulatory frameworks.
- Food Quality and Processing: Topics related to food quality, processing, and management are central to many conferences, including the American Food Sure Summit and the International Conference on Food Processing and Technology.
- Emerging Trends and Research: Many conferences serve as platforms for presenting the latest research and innovations in food science. This includes discussions on food chemistry, microbiology, toxicology, and new ingredient technologies.
- Global Food Safety and Public Health: Conferences like the GFSI Annual Conference and the International Conference on Food Safety and Health deal with global challenges in food safety and its impact on public health.
- Environmental Impact and Toxicology: The Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting and the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Annual Meeting focus on the environmental impact of food production and toxicology studies.
- Specialized Topics: Some conferences delve into specialized topics like plant-based trends, flavor science, food allergens, and cannabis-related food safety.
Overall, the listed conferences for indicate a diverse and comprehensive approach to addressing the various aspects of food science, from technological advancements and sustainability to nutrition, safety, and regulatory issues.
