IFT FIRST Registration and Rates
Secure Your Spot Now for IFT FIRST July 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago
IFT FIRST brings together professionals, industry leaders and innovators from around the globe to explore cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to solve for issues impacting the global food system. Join your colleagues and peers for 3 days of scientific knowledge, business insights, intentional networking and more.
Registration rates are listed below
BEST VALUE! Scientific Sessions + Expo + 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, Braindates, The Startup Pavilion and more.
Premier IFT Member
$1,005
Networking & Engagement IFT Member
$1,140
Non-IFT Member
$1,405
Scientific Sessions + Expo 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, Braindates, The Startup Pavilion and more.
Premier IFT Member
$930
Networking & Engagement IFT Member
$1,065
Non-IFT Member
$1,330
Student IFT Member
$109
Emeritus IFT Member
$285
Single Day Only Pass
Includes admission to one day (July 17, 18, or 19) 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 Business FIRST, Fireside Chats, Braindates, The Startup Pavilion and more.
Premier IFT Member
$465
Networking & Engagement IFT Member
$625
Non-IFT Member
$765
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 Business FIRST.
- 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
$565
Networking & Engagement IFT Member
$745
Non-IFT Member
$895
Non-Participating Supplier
$1,895
IFT FIRST Suitcasing Policy
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.
IFT FIRST Programming
Do you want to know what to expect at this year’s event? Explore what is in the works and check back regularly for new program updates.
Science FIRST
Business FIRST
Networking
Questions about registration?
Please contact our official registration and housing contractor, Maritz, at 219-354-6722 or by email at [email protected].