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IFT FIRST Registration

IFT FIRST: July 13-16, 2025

Registration opens in March!

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2025 Registration Rates

BEST VALUE! Total Access + Professional Networking Event Pass

Includes admission to the Monday Night Professional Networking Event as well as passes to all event days for the Food Expo and the entire Science FIRST program, including individual sessions, Scientific Panels, Keynotes, Featured Sessions, Posters and Research Showcase Presentations; and unique experiences like the Awards Celebration, IFT FIRST Innovation Lab, Business FIRST, Fireside Chats, the Startup Pavilion and more.

Premier IFT Member
Early Registration: $785
Regular: $970

Networking & Engagement IFT Member
Early Registration: $900
Regular: $1,150

Non-IFT Member
Early Registration: $1,210
Regular: $1,390

Total Access Pass

Includes admission for all event days to the Food Expo and the entire Science FIRST program, including individual sessions, Scientific Panels, Keynotes, Featured Sessions, Posters and Research Showcase Presentations; and unique experiences like the Awards Celebration, IFT FIRST Innovation Lab, Business FIRST, Fireside Chats, the Startup Pavilion and more.

Premier IFT Member
Early Registration: $710
Regular: $895

Networking & Engagement IFT Member
Early Registration: $825
Regular: $1,075

Non-IFT Member
Early Registration: $1,135
Regular: $1,315

Student IFT Member
Early & Regular Registration: $135

Emeritus IFT Member
Early Registration: $230
Regular: $310

Expo Only Pass

Includes admission for all event days to only the Food Expo, which includes Posters and Research Showcase Presentations and unique experiences like the IFT FIRST Innovation Lab, Business FIRST, Fireside Chats, the Startup Pavilion and more.

Sales and marketing professionals of non-exhibiting companies are only allowed to attend IFT FIRST by registering as a non-participating supplier. This registration type has limited access to the event and can only be used for a maximum of two years.
To maintain the integrity of the show floor and support the paid exhibitors of IFT FIRST, sales and marketing individuals are prohibited from utilizing an exhibiting company’s customer invite pass at IFT FIRST. Exhibitor invitees are limited to those attendees who have buying influence and authority relevant to IFT FIRST. IFT reserves the right to determine the appropriate attendee type and level of buying authority. Individuals who do not meet qualifications for an exhibitor invitee will not be able to participate at that registration type. Other registration options for IFT FIRST can be found above.

Premier IFT Member
Early & Regular Registration: $610

Networking & Engagement IFT Member
Early & Regular Registration: $785

Non-IFT Member
Early & Regular Registration: $995

Non-Participating Supplier
Early & Regular Registration: $2,185

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IFT FIRST Suitcasing Policy

No suitcasing for IFT FIRST registration Suitcasing is an unethical business practice in which companies will gain access to an event by obtaining event credentials (attendee badge, expo-only badge, etc.) and then soliciting for business within the expo hall or other spaces used for the conference. Solicitation at IFT FIRST by any company that is not an official exhibitor of the event is strictly prohibited. Violators will be removed from the meeting. Policies are subject to change without notice.