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Now home to IFT FIRST
IFT Workshops - Knowledge You Can Trust
Explore the latest trends, innovations, and research findings that matter most to you. These interactive workshops are meant to serve as a deep dive into practical applications intended to help attendees further develop their professional skills and advance their careers.
If you plan on attending both a workshop(s) and IFT FIRST, register at IFT FIRST registration
You Asked. We Listened.
Equitable education options will be available throughout your IFT FIRST experience in 2026.
New for 2026:
- New formats for sessions are available:
- Sunday Only Sessions – Full and Half-Day opportunities
- Wednesday Half-Day opportunity
- 20% lower than 2025 pricing structures
Why IFT FIRST Workshops?
What makes IFT Workshops the ideal partner for expanding your personal and career growth?
It’s simple, IFT Workshops give you:
- Cutting-edge insights – Explore the latest trends, breakthroughs, and research findings that matter most to you.
- Access to experts – Engage with renowned thought leaders and innovators who are at the forefront of the science of food community.
- Certification: Participants can accelerate their professional growth by earning certificates of completion.
- Hands-on experience: Each workshop includes interactive sessions, offering a deep dive into practical applications, helping attendees further develop their professional skills and advance their careers.
- Networking Opportunities: Make new connections with peers from around the world in the name of food science.
IFT Workshop Schedule
In 2026, IFT will be offering a variety of workshop opportunities prior to the official opening of IFT FIRST. The leading food science and innovation expo will be held July 12-15 in Chicago. If you plan on attending both a workshop(s) and IFT FIRST, register at IFT FIRST registration
Please note: All Saturday & Sunday workshops will take place at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Headquarter Hotel.
Please note: All Saturday & Sunday workshops will take place at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Headquarter Hotel.
Please note: Wednesday’s “Product Innovation in the Age of AI: A Hands-On Workshop” will be taking place at McCormick Place.
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.