IFT FIRST Registration and Rates
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
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
Questions about registration?
Please contact our official registration and housing contractor, Maritz, at 219-354-6722 or by email at [email protected].