Welcome to the new IFT.org
Now home to IFT FIRST
Volunteer with IFT
Volunteering with IFT positions you to make a real impact on the global food system, build relationships, and find purpose. From serving on community leadership teams to designing programming for the 15,000+ food system professionals who attend IFT FIRST, the right opportunity to make your mark is waiting for you.
Why Volunteer with IFT?
Each year, 1,500+ IFT members choose to volunteer — not just to give back, but to grow. They build relationships that open doors. They gain leadership experience that sets them apart. They help shape the future of food.
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Become a Member Today
Get discounts on courses and IFT FIRST, make new connections through Member Connect, and access publications and journals with an IFT Membership.
Find Your Local Section
IFT Members can attend regional Section events at discounted rates and volunteer to build local connections.
Join an Interest Group
With 25 divisions to choose from, you will be joining a robust and engaged community of peers representing over 76 countries.
Attend IFT FIRST
IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, the leading food science and innovation expo, brings 15,500+ food professionals from 80+ countries together to shape the future of food—and we're doing it differently.