IFT19: What an Event

Last month in New Orleans, IFT welcomed thousands of guests to IFT19. Together we spent several days building professional networks, sharing and learning about advancements in the science of food, and connecting to the power of our food innovation community. It was an extraordinary week.

Although I’ve been going to IFT annual events throughout my entire career, this was the most spectacular. That is, very likely, because of the unique lens through which I was viewing the event. Being presi…