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.
IFT FIRST Virtual Experience
The IFT FIRST experience doesn’t have to end in Chicago*. Explore all IFT FIRST keynote presentations, plus a curated selection of recorded sessions covering timely topics like AI, GLP-1s, food safety and regulation, sustainability, alternative proteins, product formulation, science communication, and more, all on your own schedule.
*If you attended IFT FIRST in person, access to the Virtual Experience is included with your registration and is available now through September 15. Watch your inbox for details on how to access the recordings.
Couldn’t join us in Chicago? There’s still time to experience IFT FIRST virtually! Register through August 7 to access all keynote presentations and a curated selection of recorded sessions covering topics such as AI, GLP-1s, food safety and regulation, sustainability, product development, science communication, and more. Virtual content will be available on demand through September 15, so you can explore the sessions on your own schedule.
Plus, you’ll have access to the IFT FIRST event app, where you can connect and network with fellow attendees, engage with exhibitors to discover solutions and resources for your business needs, and continue to be part of the IFT FIRST community from wherever you are.
Register today and experience the insights, ideas, and conversations that made IFT FIRST the food industry's can't-miss event.
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Virtual Experience
$99IFT is pleased to offer a virtual attendance option for IFT FIRST, designed to expand access to and engagement with this premier food science event. If you’ve thought about attending but something is stopping you or are just curious to know what IFT FIRST all is about, this is a great option.
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.
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 expo hall 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.
- For questions about registration or housing, please contact the customer service team:
- Email: iftevent@conferencedirect.com
- Phone: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST
- Toll-Free: 1-877-305-5195
- International: +1-980-819-4638
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:
- Ignite-style career sessions are fast-paced talks on leadership and business skills - quick insights you can apply, all in one session
- 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.
