The Canadian Food Summit will be highlighted by expert speakers, scientific presentations and poster board displays and networking and social opportunities will also form a major part of the agenda providing an ample opportunity to engage with food and beverage sector professionals from across Canada. The Summit will also incorporate the\u00a0Annual General Meeting of CIFST members<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The theme of the 2019 Canadian Food Summit is Sustainable Innovation<\/strong> and the CIFST Conference Committee is now inviting industry professionals and academics to submit abstracts and proposals to become official presenters at the Halifax event.\u00a0Submissions are wanted to address relevant topics and themes including emerging ingredients<\/em>, nutrition and health<\/em>, food processing<\/em>, consumer attitudes<\/em>, global food security<\/em>, food safety<\/em>, sustainable food systems<\/em> and food policy<\/em>.<\/p>\n All submissions will be considered.<\/p>\n PRESENT AT THE 2019 CANADIAN FOOD SUMMIT<\/a><\/p>\n Keep watching this page for more information and for details on National Conference SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> The historic and picturesque city of Halifax, Nova Scotia<\/strong> has been chosen as the home of CIFST's 2019 annual National Conference. Taking place at the Westin Nova Scotian<\/a> from May 22 to 24<\/strong>, the three day event will be highlighted by expert speakers, scientific presentations and poster board displays. Of course, networking and social opportunities will also form a major part of the agenda providing an ample opportunity to engage with food and beverage sector professionals from across Canada. The National Conference will also include CIFST's Annual General Meeting of members<\/strong>.<\/p> The CIFST National Conference is designed to promote information exchange, education and training for food scientists and technologists and provide an in-depth exploration of the most current food science and technology themes and topics. Ultimately, the goal is to foster professional development, new commercial enterprises and innovation within the Canadian food industry. \u00a0The National Conference also presents a valuable opportunity to stimulate collaborative networks of professionals and promote the professional development and leadership of students.<\/p> Keep watching this page for more information and for details on National Conference SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.<\/p>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cifst.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Call-for-Presenters-Abstracts-judgify-1024x251.jpg\")
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