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IFT FIRST is where it happens. Register Now!
Why Attend IFT FIRST?
IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo is the leading food science and innovation expo. It’s where all facets of the food system converge each year to connect, innovate and stay ahead of industry shifts.
Be Part of the Solutions and Conversations
At IFT FIRST, advocacy for science, innovation and the power of collaboration take center stage. It’s where science meets practical application. With 1,000+ exhibitors showcasing game-changing products and technologies, you'll find solutions to your business challenges while connecting with the brightest minds in food science.
Be part of the solutions and conversations helping shape the future of food—this is where it happens.
IFT FIRST Experiential Programming
With 1,000+ exhibitors, whether you're looking for innovation, ingredients, applications, cutting-edge solutions or technology, the IFT FIRST Food Expo has you covered.
Experience conversation-style panels discussing challenging questions facing the food science community.
Hear and see students present the latest and greatest research in food innovation. Take in the more than 450 posters on a rotational display during IFT FIRST, our new Digital Poster area, and don't miss the awards ceremony!
Discover breakthrough solutions and product innovations that are addressing today's most pressing food challenges. Presented by Food Technology magazine.
Engage with trendwatchers and thought leaders in intimate one-on-one discussions in the Hot Topics Studio.
Join the food industry's most critical discussions in an innovative collaborative format. Tackle pressing challenges like food additives, misinformation, and safety concerns through active problem-solving sessions where your voice matters. These are interactive working sessions where participants share real experiences, debate solutions with peers, and develop actionable strategies together. Be part of the conversations shaping our industry's future. Simply add these sessions to your schedule – no advance registration required
Discover innovative ways ingredients and science meld together to create beautiful bites. Don't miss the self-guided sample tour!
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. Conveniently located in the Main Concourse for 2026!
Engage with innovative food businesses showcasing cutting-edge solutions at various growth stages. Don't miss The Pitch! competition where startups compete for $15,000, presented by the Seeding the Future Foundation.
Who Attends IFT FIRST?
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Register for IFT FIRST
Don’t miss the leading global food science and innovation expo where you will engage with thought leadership, intentional networking, and more with your peers.