Continuing Education

July 2013

IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo

The IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo is the ONLY annual event that brings together professionals like you who are involved in both the science and the business of food — experts from industry, academia, and government. In just a few days you’ll gather more practical insights, make more professional contacts, and discover more innovation ideas than you’ll gain the rest of the year. Mark your calendar and be sure to join us. Registration opens March 1, 2013. Early registration accepted through May 31, 2013.

Location: McCormick Place South, Chicago, Illinois, United States
From: July 13, 2013 to July 16, 2013
Offered by: Institute of Food Technologists Organizing Committee
Target audience: Beginner
Cost: Varies based on status and registration date; $75 to $740; does not include Pre-IFT courses

Further information: http://www.am-fe.ift.org/cms/

August 2013

The Tenth Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium

The 10th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium aims at bringing together professionals of the Sensory and Consumer Science community. It promotes the dissemination of new knowledge and allows young scientists and students to meet senior professionals, contributing to the development of the field. The 10th Pangborn is held for the first time outside Europe and North America, which will be a great moment for congregating all professionals, and will provide opportunities for exploring new horizons; gathering people to the challenge of surpassing the new frontiers of knowledge in all senses. The 2013 Pangborn website contains information on the conference scope and the program overview. Abstacts are being accepted through February 15, 2013.

Location: The Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio do Janeiro, Brazil
From: August 11, 2013 to August 15, 2013
Offered by: Pangborn Organizing Committee and Elsevier
Target audience: Beginner
Cost: $350-800 USD if registered by June 7; $450-950 if registered after June 7

Further information: http://www.pangborn2013.com/conference-register.html

September 2013

8th NIZO Dairy Conference: Functional Enzymes for Dairy Applications

Enzymes play a crucial role in achieving and maintaining the desired textural and sensorial properties of almost all dairy products. Prime examples include role of enzymes in the conversion of milk into a cheese and its subsequent flavor formation during ripening and the role of enzyme inactivation in extending the shelf-life of liquid dairy products. In addition, enzymes are widely employed to add further value to dairy ingredients and products, e.g., in the production of oligosaccharides from lactose, lysophospholipids and the various enzymatic tools available to optimize milk protein functionality. All these topics, from fundamental understanding to application in consumer products, will be covered during the conference. The conference aims to combine the most recent scientific developments in functional dairy enzymes. It will provide a unique opportunity for experts from academia and the food industry to interact and apply their knowledge and latest research findings to the design and manufacture of novel and improved dairy foods. The conference will bring together experts from the fields of dairy science and technology, enzymology, (bio)chemistry, processing, physics and sensory sciences. Abstracts are being accepted on-line through March 29, 2013.

Location: Papendal Hotel and Conference Center, Papendal, Netherlands
From: September 11, 2013 to September 13, 2013
Offered by: NIZO
Target audience: Beginner
Cost: €315 - €700 + VAT dependent on registration status

Further information: http://www.nizodairyconference.com/conference-register.html

October 2013

The 20th Biennial International Congress and Exhibition

Our aim is to make this SAAFoST Congress the premium Food Science event of 2013 building on the tremendous success of IUFoST 2012 in Cape Town. Our theme is "Out of Africa: Global Food Science and Technology" and we intend to have many African and world leaders in their respective fields participating in our congress. Don't miss this unique opportunity to find out what Food Science and Technology can offer Africa and the rest of the world. Our three-day programme will include key note talks on recent developments in Food Science and Technology complimented by parallel sessions and speciality workshops on every day. You will be spoilt for choice! The 20th Biennial International Congress and Exhibition that will take place in Pretoria at the CSIR International Convention Centre from 7-9 October 2013. It will be followed by a post-congress ICMSF workshop on the 10th of October 2013.

Location: CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa
From: October 7, 2013 to October 10, 2013
Offered by: South African Association for Food Science and Technology
Target audience: Beginner
Cost: To be announced

Further information: http://www.saafost2013.org.za/

ASTM E-18 Fall Committee Meeting

ASTM October 2013 Committee Week meeting of E-18, on Sensory Evaluation. Please visit http://www.astm.org for more information.

Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront; Jacksonville, Florida, United States
From: October 22, 2013 to October 24, 2013
Offered by: ASTM
Target audience: Beginner
Cost: None, but pre-registration required

Further information: ASTM E18 Committee Fall 2013 Meeting