They come to see the industry’s largest collection of Food ingredients, Equipment, and packaging suppliers—more than 800—all under one roof at the IFT Food Expo. If you’re looking for the next hot trend or the newest ingredient, this is the place to find it!
The IFT Food Expo is the single most important event for professionals involved in Food science and technology. That’s why two out of every three Food Expo attendees are repeat attendees. They know first-hand that it’s the best place to see the newest products, trends, tools, and techniques…and meet face-to-face with the companies who provide them.
Events & Activities
With the variety of events and activities being planned for the 2013 Annual Meeting & Food Expo, you’ll find it easy to reconnect with old friends as well as meet new people.
Join us for experiences that will help you make and maintain important professional connections, honor recent contributions to the advancement of Food science and technology, enhance your career, and more. From celebrations, networking functions, volunteer activities, and the industry's leading Food science-specific recruiting events, you’ll find virtually unlimited opportunities to connect with colleagues while having a great time.
Here are just a few of the activities you can expect to enjoy at our 2013 event:
‧Celebrations and receptions
‧Career Center Live Career Fair and formal interviews
‧IFT Cares! philanthropic event
‧Competitions, sessions, and social events for students
‧Activities for new professionals
‧5K Fun Run/Walk
‧Family activities and tours
Schedule
(The schedule is subject to change)
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Thursday, July 11 |
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1:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Short Course: Integrating Risk-based Preventive Controls Into Your HACCP Program*† |
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Friday, July 12 |
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8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Short Courses*† |
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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Nanoscience Primer Workshop*† |
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1:00 – 6:30 p.m. |
IFT International Food Nanoscience Conference*† |
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Saturday, July 13 |
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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
IFT International Food Nanoscience Conference*† |
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8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Short Courses*† |
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3:00 – 4:30 p.m. |
Phi Tau Sigma & IFT Division Competition Awards Ceremony |
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5:30 – 6:45p.m. |
Awards Celebration |
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6:45 – 8:15 p.m. |
Welcome Reception |
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Sunday, July 14 |
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7:15 – 8:15 a.m. |
Sunrise Sessions |
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8:30 – 10:15 a.m. |
Opening General Session |
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10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Scientific Sessions |
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12:00 – 2:00 p.m. |
Poster Sessions |
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12:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
IFT Food Expo |
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12:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Career Center Live Career Fair Networking Event |
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1:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
Scientific Sessions |
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3:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Poster Sessions |
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4:00 – 4:45 p.m. |
Beacon Lecturer |
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Monday, July 15 |
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6:15 – 7:15 a.m. |
IFTSA & Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run/Walk (Grant Park)† |
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8:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
Scientific Sessions |
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8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Career Center Live Formal Interviews |
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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
IFT Food Expo |
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10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Scientific Sessions |
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11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Poster Sessions |
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1:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
Scientific Sessions |
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2:30 – 5:00 p.m. |
Poster Sessions |
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4:00 – 4:45 p.m. |
Beacon Lecturer |
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5:00 – 6:30 p.m. |
IFT Community Live: Division Connection Networking Event |
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7:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
IFTSA Closing Ceremony and College Bowl* |
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Tuesday, July 16 |
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7:15 – 8:15 a.m. |
Sunrise Sessions |
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8:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
Scientific Sessions |
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8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Career Center Live Formal Interviews |
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10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Poster Sessions |
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10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
IFT Food Expo |
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10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Scientific Sessions |
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1:15 – 2:45 p.m. |
Scientific Sessions |
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1:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
Poster Sessions |
2013 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo
