Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Pre-Conference Dinner | £65 |
| Conference Ticket: Member | £130 |
| Conference Ticket: Non-Member | £195 |
| Conference and Dinner Ticket: Member | £195 |
| Conference and Dinner Ticket: Non-Member | £260 |
A special discount is available for IFST Student Members - there are 30 tickets available at the Student Rate. Please click here to apply for a ticket at the student rate.
Pre-Conference Dinner and Networking Event: 14 October 2024
We warmly invite you to attend our event launch, in-person on the evening of 14 October 2024 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Leeds City Centre, for the chance to meet and connect with fellow members and colleagues, and celebrate the IFST 60th Jubilee in style.
Programme:
| 6:15 - 7:00pm | Registration and Reception Drinks |
| 7:00 - 7:05pm | Welcome from the IFST President |
| 7:05 - 7:35pm | Pre-Dinner Talk - Professor Gleb Yakubov: Food Science and Technology at Leeds - Past Present and Future |
| 7:35 - 8:35pm | Seated Dinner |
| 8:35 - 9:00pm | Networking & Closing Remarks |
| 9:00pm onwards | Cash bar only |
What AC24 will do for you
We are delighted to confirm that we are hosting Autumn Conference 2024 at Cloth Hall Court, University of Leeds.
Our conference agenda is designed to be both educational and practical. We will delve into the daily challenges related to food safety, affordability, and authenticity, while also exploring potential solutions and future directions. Additionally, we will highlight cutting-edge science and technologies from a diverse array of disciplines.
Our speakers come from across the food industry and include leaders from industry, policy, technology, academia, and international organisations.
All attendees will receive a CPD certificate.
IFST Conferences always present a unique opportunity to meet and connect with experienced food sector professionals and grow your network, and we are proud of how inclusive our ecosystem continues to be. This is the perfect opportunity to engage with practical presentations on relevant topics, and we are excited to see how attendees learn from and apply these topics in their own work.
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IFST would like to thank our supporters for making this event possible.
Programme:
| 8:30 - 09:45 | Registration and Welcome Refreshments and Networking |
| 9:45 - 10:00 | Introduction and Welcome |
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Keynote Speaker: Professor Chris Elliott, Thammasat University, Thailand 'Our future food system, not short of challenges…' |
| Theme 1 | Monitoring and controlling safe, good quality food |
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Peter Littleton - Technical Director, Christeyns Food Hygiene Ltd 'Getting the best from your environmental monitoring programme' |
| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Karin Goodburn - Director General, Chilled Food Association 'Listeria: science and legislation - what's new and what's next?' |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Networking break |
| Theme 2: | Applications: Technologies to achieve safe, good quality food |
| 12:00 - 12:30 |
Nik Watson - Professor of Artificial Intelligence, University of Leeds 'AI in food production, opportunities and challenges' |
| 12:30 - 1:00 |
Emma Barton - Head of Regulatory Reform, Innovation and Engagement, FSA 'Next steps on reforms to the FSA’s market authorisation service' |
| 1:00 - 1:30 |
Case Studies:
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| 1:30 - 2:30 | Lunch and Networking |
| Theme 3 | Innovative (sustainable) solutions - novel and emerging materials and applications |
| 2:30 - 3:00 |
Cheryl Lockett - Consultant, Arthur Branwell & Co. Ltd. 'From Jam to Jewels - the alchemy of a Food Tech's journey to crystal gold' |
| 3:00 - 3:10 | Breakout Session Transition |
| 3:10 - 3:55 | Workshop Session 1 (see below for details) |
| 3:55 - 4:05 | Breakout Session Transition |
| 4:05 - 4:50 | Workshop Session 2 (see below for details) |
| 4:50 - 5:00 | Closing Remarks |
Workshop Sessions
For the first time at an IFST Conference, we are offering participants four unique workshop sessions, with each delegate having the opportunity to attend two of the four sessions between 3:15 and 4:45pm during the conference. The sessions are designed to give participants a more intimate and bespoke session to explore a specific topic within our conference theme. The workshop titles are as follows:
- Challenges and opportunities around implementation of deharmonised legislation.
- Addressing food sector skill gaps.
- Providing technical support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME).
- New technologies and food safety considerations.
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Accessibility at AC24
IFST is dedicated to making AC24 the most accessible event in our history. Understanding the importance of inclusivity in professional gatherings, IFST is taking significant steps to accommodate the needs of all attendees. The conference venue has been carefully selected to ensure it is fully wheelchair accessible, with clear signage and easy navigation throughout. To support attendees who are deaf, hard of hearing, or with sight issues, IFST will provide seating close to the speakers.
IFST is also mindful of the varying sensory needs of attendees. A quiet room will be available for those who require a break from the hustle and bustle of the conference, and dietary requirements will be carefully catered for, with a wide range of options to accommodate different preferences and restrictions. Furthermore, detailed information about accessibility features will be provided well in advance of the event, allowing attendees to plan their participation with confidence.
Through these comprehensive efforts, IFST aims to create a welcoming and inclusive environment at AC24, ensuring that every participant can engage, learn, and network without barriers. This commitment reflects IFST's broader mission to support and advance the field of food science and technology by fostering a community where all voices are heard and valued.
If you have any suggestions for how we can improve the accessbility of AC24, please reach out to events@ifst.org.
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Special thanks to our Dinner and Drinks Sponsor:
Special thanks to our Student Ticket Sponsor:
Thanks to our Case Study Sponsors:
Sponsorship opportunities are still available! For more information, please contact Deborah Kendale, IFST Business Development Director.
Full details of sponsorship opportunities can be found in our sponsorship brochure.