IFT FIRST Registration and Rates
Register Now for IFT FIRST
July 14-17, 2024 at McCormick Place in Chicago
Don’t miss your chance to join a multi-disciplinary community of researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators at IFT FIRST, where networking opportunities are endless, and collaborative partnerships thrive. Secure your spot today.
2024 Registration Rates
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
$1,095
Networking & Engagement IFT Member
$1,250
Non-IFT Member
$1,550
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
$1,020
Networking & Engagement IFT Member
$1,175
Non-IFT Member
$1,465
Student IFT Member
$120
Emeritus IFT Member
$310
Single Day Only Pass
Includes admission to one day (July 15, 16, or 17) 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
$515
Networking & Engagement IFT Member
$695
Non-IFT Member
$875
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
$620
Networking & Engagement IFT Member
$780
Non-IFT Member
$985
Non-Participating Supplier
$2,085
Questions about registration?
If you need registration assistance, please reach out to the customer service team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Eastern Time
Toll-Free: 1.877.305.5195
International: +1.980.819.4638
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.