Welcome to the new IFT.org
Now home to IFT FIRST
For Members
Your IFT membership opens doors at IFT FIRST—and saves you money. Attend member-hosted events, reconnect with colleagues and collaborators you don't see often enough, and tap into resources that advance your career and impact on the global food system.
Networking Events
Meet your future collaborators. Researchers, innovators, and industry experts from across the global food system gather at IFT FIRST to share ideas and solve problems together. IFT members gain access to networking events designed to build lasting professional relationships that matter—the ones that open doors, spark innovation, and move careers forward.
IFT Hub
Your home base during IFT FIRST, stop by the IFT Hub to connect with staff, explore Member Resource Groups, access career tools, and discover how to best maximize your membership benefits throughout the year—not just at IFT FIRST.
Conveniently located in the Main Concourse for 2026!
Networking at the IFT Hub
Make the IFT Hub your networking headquarters! Connect with peers, discover 1,000+ exhibitors, snap a free professional headshot (an exclusive member perk), join the fun with interactive trivia and more—all designed to help you build lasting professional relationships.
Monday & Tuesday | Times TBD (will be during expo hall hours) | Open To All Attendees | Conveniently located in the Main Concourse
Become a Member
Join a community of food science professionals united by purpose and driven by science. For more than 85 years, IFT has connected members with peers, thought leaders, and trusted experts across the food system. Being an IFT member gets you access to cutting-edge research, career resources, and the support you need to ignite your next breakthrough—no matter where you are in your career. Plus, members save BIG on IFT FIRST registration!
