IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo July 13-16, 2025 McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. A speaker surrounded by dots and bubble graphics with panel discussions

Call for IFT FIRST Proposals

IFT’s Scientific Program is where it all happens – bold ideas, cutting-edge research and a spirit of collaboration focused on connecting global food system communities.

IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo will bring together researchers, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs from across the food value chain and from around the world to explore how the intersection of disparate perspectives, disciplines, or contexts sets the stage for transformative innovation.

Showcase your research and thought leadership, celebrate your accomplishments, and make connections with fellow subject matter experts by participating in IFT’s Call for Proposals process.

Submission Timeline

  • September 23, 2024: Call for Question Deadline
  • October 2024: Call for Proposals and Call for Abstracts Opens
  • December 2024: Call for Proposals Closes
  • January 2025: Call for Abstracts Closes
  • March 3, 2025: Submitters Notified
  • July 13-16, 2025: IFT FIRST

We want to hear from you! Submit your questions or topics for 2025.

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