Food Science & Innovation ConferenceHosted by IFT and ALACCTA

Hosted by IFT and the Latin American and Caribbean Association of Food Science and Technology (ALACCTA), the Food Science & Innovation Conference is the event for the region’s food professionals to meet and exchange perspectives on leading practices, issues and hot topics impacting the global food industry.

Questions about the IFT & ALACCTA Food Science & Innovation Conference should also be directed to Amanda Zychowski at azychowski@ift.org. 

IFT & ALACCTA’s inaugural Food Science & Innovation Conference will serve as a catalyst for interactive discussion around the latest research, insights, scientific perspectives, and concerns in the global food industry. While topics will span the global scale, focus areas will include:

  • Health & Wellness
  • Innovations in Food Processing
  • Food Safety

Through presentations with leading food science and technology experts and interactive dialogue with other professionals, participants will:

  • Build skill sets to stay current, marketable and competitive in the food industry
  • Get the latest information on issues in the U.S., Europe and Latin America
  • Understand global food safety research needs
  • Hear industry leaders’ perspectives  on issues impacting global trade, product development and consumer choices
  • Learn more about how the Food Safety Modernization Act will impact global trade
  • Network with counterparts at other organizations who have applied or are in the process of applying scientific and business strategies that work within their businesses

Who should attend?

  • Product developers, regulatory experts, nutritionists and other industry professionals responsible for research and development and consumer marketing
  • Students interested in networking with food science and technology professionals, and presenting their research through poster sessions
  • Members of the academic community with interests in the global food industry
Questions about the IFT/ALACCTA Food Science & Innovation Conference should be directed to Amanda Perl at aperl@ift.org.

Food Science & Innovation Conference Registration

February 27-29, 2012
Hilton Guadalajara
Conference registration includes access to session materials, continental breakfast, reception breaks and evening receptions.

  • IFT/ALACCTA Members: $260 USD  
  • Non-Members: $335 USD  
  • Students: $85 USD

Register for Conference

 


Short Course Registration 

February 24-26, 2012
University of Guadalajara 
Conference registration includes access to session materials and networking breaks. Room locations will be sent to registrants prior to the Short Course.

Creating a Successful Product Tracing Initiative for Your Company  
February 26, 2012: 9:00-13:00
Registration fee: $185 USD 

Food Additives  
February 24-26, 2012: 9:00-17:00 each day
Registration fee for professionals: $310 USD; Registration fee for students: $160 USD

Fundamentals of Risk Analysis  
February 26, 2012: 9:00-18:00
Registration fee: $235 USD

Leadership Workshop for Students & Young Professionals  
February 26, 2012
Conference registration includes access to session materials and networking breaks. Room locations will be sent to registrants prior to the Workshop.
Student registration fee: $30 USD  

Register for a Short Course


 

Three Ways to Register:

Online
Click here to access the online form.

By Mail:
Mail registration form and payment to:
Institute of Food Technologists
ATTN: Della Vernsey 
525 West Van Buren Street
Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60607-3814 USA

By Fax:
Fax registration form to 1.312.782.0045 (credit cards only)

Download Paper Registration (PDF)

Cancellation Policy
You will receive a full refund, less $100 per event, if you cancel your registration(s) on or before February 1, 2012 by contacting azychowski@ift.org or +1.202.466.4981. No refunds will be honored after that date.

Substitution Policy
If you registered for the conference/course/workshop but are unable to attend, please contact azychowski@ift.org or +1.202.466.4981 with the name and contact information of your replacement.

Event Cancellation
In the event of conference/course cancellation, IFT is not responsible for attendee reimbursement of travel, lodging, or any other costs associated with this conference/course/workshop beyond refunding the full registration fee.

Hotel

Hilton Hotel
Ave. de la Rosas 2933
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico 44540

Reservations
U.S. and Canada (Toll-Free): 1.800.548.8690
Hotel Direct Phone: +52-33-3678-0505
Fax: +52-33-3678-0511
  
For your convenience, a block of rooms at the Hilton has been reserved at the rates below.  Please contact the hotel directly and request the group rate for "ALACCTA" when you are making your hotel reservation.

Single Deluxe: $120 USD
Double Deluxe: $120 USD
Single Club: $140 USD
Jr. Suite Club:$160 USD
Single Executive Floor: $180 USD

Rates are per night and are subject to 16% of Federal tax and 3% of State tax (taxes subject to change). Rates are in European Plan (without meals) and may also be subject to additional resort fees. Please check with the hotel for cancellation and rate rules.