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Attendees at IFT FIRST expo at McCormick Place in Chicago

Save the Date: July 11 - 14, 2027

IFT FIRST

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 edition of IFT FIRST in Chicago! If you missed the event, or want to revisit key sessions, register for virtual access to explore expert insights and select sessions from this year's premier food science event. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2027.

Virtual Registration Is Now Open!

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IFT FIRST Virtual Registration

As part of your IFT FIRST registration, you’ll receive complimentary access to more than 10 recorded scientific sessions, including Keynote presentations, Hot Topics Studio discussions, Solutions Showcase sessions, and other featured programming.


Whether you want to revisit a favorite presentation or catch one you couldn’t attend, you’ll be able to experience the sessions on your own schedule.


Watch your inbox for details on how to access your recordings.

  • Virtual Experience

    $99

    IFT is pleased to offer a virtual attendance option for IFT FIRST, designed to expand access to and engagement with this premier food science event. If you’ve thought about attending but something is stopping you or are just curious to know what IFT FIRST all is about, this is a great option.

    Register for Virtual

85+ Years

IFT’s 85+ years of scientific credibility paired with breakthrough innovation​

3 Days

Compress 6-12 months of vendor evaluation, meetings, and site visits into three powerful days

1 Dynamic Environment

Programming in the expo hall, eliminating traveling between separate locations and creating seamless integration between learning and discovery​

About IFT FIRST

You spoke. We delivered.

At IFT FIRST, advocacy for science, innovation, and the power of collaboration take center stage. As the leading food science and innovation event of the year, IFT FIRST is where researchers, suppliers, decision-makers and more come together to connect, collaborate, and learn.

Experience how research meets real world applications at IFT FIRST.

Expo Floor

Be a part of the solutions and conversations helping to shape the future of food…IFT FIRST is where it happens.

With 100+ educational sessions, 450+ posters, and 1,000+ exhibitors showcasing game-changing products and technologies, you’ll find solutions to your business challenges while connecting with the brightest minds in food science.