Present Food Science Research
Share Research. Advance Food Science. Shape the Future of Food.
Submit your research to IFT FIRST for 2027 and connect with food science leaders from industry, academia, and government. Students, researchers, and scientists are invited to share their work, while IFT Members can volunteer as reviewers to help shape the future of food.
Call for Abstracts
Looking for an opportunity to present food science research? IFT FIRST in 2027 invites students, academic researchers, government scientists, and food system innovators to submit abstracts for the Research Showcase and Poster Sessions. Present your work, gain visibility among industry leaders, receive valuable feedback, and contribute to the scientific conversations driving the future of food. Present your research, expand your professional network, and contribute to advancing food science worldwide.
Experienced IFT Members are also invited to volunteer as reviewers and support the peer-review process.
Submission Timeline
- October 1, 2026: Call for Proposals and Call for Abstracts Opens
- January 1, 2027: Call for Abstracts Reviewers Closes
- January 8, 2027: Call for Abstracts Closes
- February 2027: Submitters Notified
- July 11-14, 2027: IFT FIRST
Learn More About the Review Process
Interested in how submissions are evaluated and selected?
Explore the Annual Meeting Scientific Program Advisory Panel (AMSPAP) Review Process.
Showcase Your Research. Advance the Future of Food.
Share your research with the global food science community at IFT FIRST, the leading event for food science, technology, innovation, and discovery.
We invite undergraduate students, graduate students, doctoral candidates, academic researchers, government scientists, and early-career professionals to submit original research for presentation in the Research Showcase or Poster Sessions. Present your work, gain valuable feedback, build your professional network, and contribute to advancing science across the food system.
What We're Looking For
Original, evidence-based research that expands knowledge, addresses industry challenges, or explores emerging opportunities across food science and technology, including:
- Food safety and quality
- Health and nutrition
- Ingredient and formulation science
- Processing and manufacturing
- Sustainability and food systems
- Consumer and sensory science
- Emerging technologies and artificial intelligence
- Regulatory science and policy
- Packaging and food innovation
Why Submit an Abstract?
- Present your research to industry, academic, and government leaders
- Gain visibility for your work and findings
- Receive feedback from experts across the food system
- Build valuable professional connections
- Strengthen your academic and professional profile
- Contribute to the future of food science and innovation
Call for Reviewers (Reserved for IFT Members Only)
Help Shape the Future of Food Science
Want to contribute to the scientific rigor and quality of IFT FIRST, but don't have a submission of your own? IFT is seeking volunteer reviewers to evaluate abstracts submitted by researchers, students, academics, and government scientists from around the world.
As a reviewer, you'll play an important role in identifying emerging research, advancing scientific excellence, and helping build a world-class Research Showcase for IFT FIRST.
Who Can Volunteer?
IFT Members with expertise in food science, research, academia, industry, or government are invited to participate in the peer review process and help showcase the most impactful research advancing the future of food.
Why Volunteer?
- Contribute to the advancement of food science and innovation
- Help identify promising emerging research and discoveries
- Share your expertise with the global scientific community
- Gain insight into the latest research trends before IFT FIRST
- Support the next generation of food scientists and researchers
Need to Renew Your IFT Membership to be a Reviewer?
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