Talking Science with the Chief Science & Technology Officer - Series
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Date:
May 26, 2026 To June 30, 2026
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Get a first look at the science shaping the future of food in a new four-part webinar series spotlighting some of the most anticipated scientific sessions at the upcoming IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo. Hosted by IFT’s Chief Science & Technology Officer, Brendan Niemira, PhD, these dynamic conversations will dive into the topics driving real-world impact across the food system, including: 

  • Sustainability strategies that balance innovation with environmental responsibility 
  • The latest breakthroughs in plant protein formulation and functionality 
  • How emerging nonthermal processing technologies are redefining food safety, quality, and shelf life 
  • Insight into hot concepts in food science that are moving research to application faster than ever 

Free and open to the public, this virtual series connects cutting-edge research with practical takeaways and provides the global food community with exclusive access to some of the world’s leading food scientists and researchers who will be sharing their expertise at IFT FIRST.  

Registering for this event and gain access to all four “Talking Science” sessions or select an individual session from the list below. 

 
  • List Price: Free
Meeting Details :

Please see one-hour session information below:

May 26, 12 p.m. CT | Science Meets Circularity: Ingredients, Packaging, and the New Rules of Sustainability

·       Nandika Bandara, Associate Professor, University of Manitoba

·       Kevin E. Mis Solval, Associate Professor, University of Georgia & Co-Founder/Chief Scientific Officer, JellyCoUSA

·       Colin Preston, Managing Consultant, Ramboll Management Consulting

June 3, 10 a.m. CT  | What’s New in Plant Protein?

·       José Bonilla, Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen

·       Samira Feyzi, Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas

·       Renske Janssen, Senior Project Manager, NIZO

June 9, 12 p.m. CT | Next-Generation Processing: Nonthermal Technologies Shaping Food Safety and Quality

·       Mario González Angulo, HPP Applications Manager, Hiperbaric

·       Deepti Salvi, Associate Department Head, North Carolina State University

·       Abul Hossain, Application Scientist - Packaging & Bioactive Delivery, The University of British Columbia

June 30, 12 p.m. CT | Hot Concepts in Food Science

·       Chico Qike Li, PhD Student, Cornell University

·       Dilek Uzunalioglu, Founder, Agora Food Solutions, LLC

 

This will be an open session for the IFT community at large and recorded for IFT internal purposes. Recordings not available following live event.

 

 

 

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