IFT FIRST 2026
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, IL
BOOTH # 2475
IFT FIRST is the largest global food science and innovation expo. At IFT FIRST you’ll connect with innovators, decision-makers, and solution providers across every sector of food science and technology—all in one highly-engaged environment.
Why is Food Improved by Research Science, and Technology (FIRST) important?
Novel processing techniques, sustainable food packaging, ingredients, genomic mapping, and health and nutrition breakthroughs are made possible through food science and technology research. The combination of collaboration and innovation make this research essential for making the food system safer, more equitable, and sustainable.
IFT FIRST brings together researchers, scientists, engineers, educators, and professionals from across the global food system. Together, they explore how different perspectives, disciplines, and contexts can set the stage for transformative innovation.
