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Secure Your Spot Now for IFT FIRST July 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago

Early bird registration is now open! Take advantage of discounted pricing now through April 21, 2023. Remember, Premier IFT Members save the most. Start the registration process now to see immediate savings!

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IFT FIRST attendees walking into the event at McCormick Place Chicago

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
Early bird: $720
Regular: $1,005
   
   

Networking & Engagement IFT Member
Early bird: $810
Regular: $1,140
  

Non-IFT Member
Early bird: $995
Regular: $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
Early bird: $645
Regular: $930
 
  

Networking & Engagement IFT Member
Early bird: $735
Regular: $1,065
  

Non-IFT Member
Early bird: $920
Regular: $1,330

   

Student IFT Member
Early bird: $109
Regular: $109
   
     

Emeritus IFT Member
Early bird: $210
Regular: $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
Early bird: $415
Regular: $465
 
  

Networking & Engagement IFT Member
Early bird: $575
Regular: $625
  

Non-IFT Member
Early bird: $745
Regular: $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
Early bird: $435
Regular: $565


    

Networking & Engagement IFT Member
Early bird: $600
Regular: $745
  

Non-IFT Member
Early bird: $770
Regular: $895

   

Non-Participating Supplier
$1,895
  

   

 

IFT FIRST Suitcasing Policy

No suitcasing for IFT FIRST registrationSuitcasing 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.

Questions about registration?

Please contact our official registration and housing contractor, Maritz, at 219-354-6722 or by email at [email protected].

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