CHICAGO – April 4, 2024 – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, has announced its keynotes and featured sessions at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, which is being held July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. From ultra-processed foods and AI to food as medicine and the future of the FDA, this year’s program will focus on addressing some of the top food issues including food insecurity and climate change.
“We need an all-hands-on-deck approach to conquer the many challenges facing our food system today and in the future. Representing key regulatory agencies, disruptive consumer and B2B businesses, and innovative initiatives, the keynoters and speakers at IFT FIRST are at the cutting-edge of several facets of our global food system. IFT is excited to welcome these leaders to our event so they can share their indispensable knowledge, insights, and ideas with the IFT community,” said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean.
To learn more about IFT FIRST, go to www.iftevent.org.
Early-bird registration ends on April 19, 2024. To take advantage of the attendee discount, go to IFT FIRST Registration. The discount IFT members receive to IFT FIRST covers the amount of membership. To become a member or learn more, visit the Membership page.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a global organization of over 11,000 individual members from more than 100 countries committed to advancing the science of food. Since 1939, IFT has brought together the brightest minds in food science, technology and related professions from academia, government, and industry to solve the world’s greatest food challenges. IFT works to ensure that its members have the resources they need to learn, grow, and innovate to advance the science of food as the population and the world evolve. IFT believes that science and innovation is essential to ensuring a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. For more information, please visit ift.org.
Dennis Van Milligen
Director, Public and Media Relations
Institute of Food Technologists
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