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IFT FIRST Registration
IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) brings together the entire food ecosystem—from farm to fork, research lab to retail shelf. As the leading food science and innovation expo, IFT FIRST offers solutions across every challenge: sustainability, food safety, ingredient innovation, supply chain optimization, and more.
This is one event you can't afford to miss.
Reminder: IFT members save on IFT FIRST registration.
Explore Last Year's Experience:
For the first time, all scientific programming will happen directly in the expo hall — creating seamless connections between research and real-world applications. Attendees and Suppliers will have the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge science, then immediately explore available solutions with exhibitors in one dynamic environment.
IFT FIRST Registration Passes
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IFT Member with Professional Networking Event Bundle
$685Maximize your membership benefits with the Monday Night Professional Networking Event plus full access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion. Register early and save more!
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IFT Member
$610Your IFT membership unlocks exclusive savings on full access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion. Register early and save even more!
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IFT Join and Register
$875Start your IFT membership and register for IFT FIRST in one step. Get member pricing on full access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion. Join today and save!
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IFT Non Member with Professional Networking Event Bundle
$1,070Get the complete IFT FIRST experience with the Monday Night Professional Networking Event plus full expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion. No membership required. Register early to save.
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IFT Non Member
$995Full access to everything IFT FIRST offers—no membership required. Explore the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion. Register early for the best rate.
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Student Member
$135Build your career in food science at the industry's premier event. Connect with mentors, explore innovations, and discover opportunities on the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, Startup Pavilion, and exclusive student programming. Student membership required.
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Emeritus
$230Stay connected to the food science community. Full access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science and Startup Pavilion—at a special rate honoring your years of contribution to the industry. Emeritus membership required.
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Non Participating Supplier
$2,795For sales and marketing professionals of non-exhibiting companies. Registration covers two people with access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Research Showcase presentations, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion. Note: Maximum two years of use.
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IFT Member with Professional Networking Event Bundle
$785Maximize your membership benefits with the Monday Night Professional Networking Event plus full access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion.
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IFT Member
$710Your IFT membership unlocks exclusive savings on full access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion.
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IFT Join and Register
$975Start your IFT membership and register for IFT FIRST in one step. Get immediate member pricing on full access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion. Sign up today!
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IFT Non Member with Professional Networking Event Bundle
$1,220Get the complete IFT FIRST experience with the Monday Night Professional Networking Event plus full expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion. No membership required. Register early to save.
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IFT Non Member
$1,145Full access to everything IFT FIRST offers—no membership required. Explore the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion.
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Student Member
$135Build your career in food science at the industry's premier event. Connect with mentors, explore innovations, and discover opportunities on the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, Startup Pavilion, and exclusive student programming. Student membership required.
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Emeritus
$230Stay connected to the food science community. Full access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science and Startup Pavilion—at a special rate honoring your years of contribution to the industry. Emeritus membership required.
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Non Participating Supplier
$2,795For sales and marketing professionals of non-exhibiting companies. Registration covers two people with access to the expo hall and all programming, including scientific sessions, keynotes, posters, Research Showcase presentations, Hot Topics Studio, Solutions Showcase, Taste of Science, and Startup Pavilion. Note: Maximum two years of use.
Additional Registration Information
- Sales and marketing professionals of non-exhibiting companies are only allowed to attend IFT FIRST by registering as a non-participating supplier. This registration type has limited access to the event and can only be used for a maximum of two years.
- To maintain the integrity of the show floor and support the paid exhibitors of IFT FIRST, sales and marketing individuals are prohibited from utilizing an exhibiting company’s customer invite pass at IFT FIRST. Exhibitor invitees are limited to those attendees who have buying influence and authority relevant to IFT FIRST. IFT reserves the right to determine the appropriate attendee type and level of buying authority. Individuals who do not meet qualifications for an exhibitor invitee will not be able to participate at that registration type. Other registration options for IFT FIRST can be found above.
Get the Greenlight to Attend IFT FIRST!
These ready-to-use letter templates help you build a strong case for attending the leading food science and innovation expo – making it easy to demonstrate strategic value and ROI to leadership.
Highlight What Matters Most:
- Critical scientific sessions aligned with your organization's priorities
- Strategic connections with industry leaders and innovators
- Technology solutions that solve real business challenges
- Knowledge transfer that strengthens your team's capabilities
- Competitive intelligence and market insights
Customize the appropriate template to show exactly how IFT FIRST advances your academic, professional, or organizational objectives.
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IFT FIRST Suitcasing Policy
Suitcasing is an unethical business practice in which companies gain access to an event by obtaining credentials (attendee or exhibitor badges, etc.) and then solicit for business within the expo hall or other event spaces.
Solicitation at IFT FIRST by any company that is not an official exhibitor is strictly prohibited. Violators will be removed from the event.
Policies are subject to change without notice.
