Save the Date: July 11 - 14, 2027
IFT FIRST
85+ Years
IFT’s 85+ years of scientific credibility paired with breakthrough innovation
3 Days
Compress 6-12 months of vendor evaluation, meetings, and site visits into three powerful days
1 Dynamic Environment
Programming in the expo hall, eliminating traveling between separate locations and creating seamless integration between learning and discovery
About IFT FIRST
You spoke. We delivered.
At IFT FIRST, advocacy for science, innovation, and the power of collaboration take center stage. As the leading food science and innovation event of the year, IFT FIRST is where researchers, suppliers, decision-makers and more come together to connect, collaborate, and learn.
Experience how research meets real world applications at IFT FIRST.
Be a part of the solutions and conversations helping to shape the future of food…IFT FIRST is where it happens.
With 100+ educational sessions, 450+ posters, and 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.