AFST(I) - Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India)

Thursday 7th December 2023 - Sunday 10th December 2023

“9th International Food Convention (IFCoN)”

on 7th-10th December 2023” at Mysuru

About Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) [AFST(I)]:

AFST (I), established in 1957, is one of the largest professional bodies in the country with its varied membership numbering about 5000 spread over in 46 Chapters across the country. The major objectives of the AFST (I) include application of advanced technology during production, processing, storage and distribution of food with an ultimate aim of strengthening the socio-economic status of farmers, entrepreneurs, rural artisan community. The AFST (I), as a largest body of food professionals, is continuously working for the economic development of the country through food technology and engineering in the country to serve the best interest of the community at large.

One of the fundamental objectives of the Association is to bring together members on a platform along with the experts in the field of food science and technology not only from India but also from abroad, along with the captains of the industries to share the commonalities of the cutting-edge technology in today's changing scenario. The Association organizes the annual conferences ICFOST and it hosts a mega international conference IFCoN once in every five years, which is attended by a large number of scientists, technologists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and students across the globe.

About 9th International Food Convention (IFCoN) & its Scope and Objectives:

We are pleased to inform that the Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India), is organizing its “9th International Food Convention (IFCoN) on 7th-10th December 2023” at Mysuru in association with CSIR-CFTRI DRDO-DFRL & CSIR-IITR as a co-organizer. The Theme of the conference is “TRIMSAFE – Technology Re-engineering for Innovation and Mitigating the risk for a Safe, sustainable Affordable & secure Food Eco-system”. The IFCON is planned to have about 30 technical sessions spread over four days and involve about 150 Internationally recognized speakers from research and academic institutes, industry, government, and autonomous bodies; and students from food science and technology institutes across the globe. The conference is expected to fetch about 4000 registered delegates. The 4 four-day mega event is an ideal platform for the deliberation, networking, and the exchange of knowledge and partnerships between global stakeholders for addressing the issues related to societal outreach, industrial, research and academic collaborations. The mega Food Expo organized during the conference provides a unique opportunity for the manufacturing industry, analytical laboratories, ingredients manufacturers, educational institutes, and various other stakeholders in the field of food to showcase their activities and scope for business and other mutual collaborations.

Organizing an event of this magnitude involves considerable financial support. The conference would provide an opportunity for all stake holders to exhibit their products and present their experiences and also provide for the Local travel and accommodation of invited speakers/delegates who would be the peers in their field.