International Events

IUFoST promotes world wide exchange of knowledge in those scientific disciplines and technologies relating to the expansion, improvement, distribution and conservation of the world's food supply through its support of international and regional congresses, conferences, workshops and symposia.

IUFoST sponsors and/or endorses international events of particular scientific interest to the Union. Only those of the highest scientific quality, with a balanced approach to controversial topics and adhering to the highest standard of scientific ethics will be considered by the IUFoST Scientific Council. Requests for sponsorship or endorsement should be made through the Secretary-General and include the speakers list, programme outline, budget and show relevance to food science and technology, with an international perspective. Requests should be received by the Secretary-General at least six months prior to the event. IUFoST Adhering Bodies, Special Interest and Regional Groups receive first consideration. Member related conferences and workshops are listed here.

IUFoST also identifies speakers for its Adhering Bodies, according to their areas of expertise and drawn from IUFoST and IAFoST. These experts are especially well qualified in terms of presentation skills, professional qualifications, and international experience to effectively deliver information in the area of food science and technology to groups of scientists and/or technologists.

In these, and all it's activities, IUFoST subscribes to the principles of ICSU that promote participation by all bona fide scientists without regard to race, religion, political philosophy, ethnic origin, citizenship, language or sex.