Schedule at a Glance
2024 Registration is closed
Save the date for IFT FIRST July 13-16, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago
From interactive workshops, powerful keynotes, and the Food Expo to experiential innovation areas, scientific posters, and countless opportunities for intentional networking, this Schedule at A Glance page is your one-stop resource to get an overview of all the activities taking place during the event. Check back often for new program updates and information.
*Dates and times subject to change.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Workshops – Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wacker Drive |
| 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Exhibitor Registration Badge pick-up – McCormick Place Convention Center |
Sunday, July 14, 2024
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Workshops – Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wacker Drive |
| 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | Attendee and Exhibitor Registration Badge pick-up – McCormick Place Convention Center |
| 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Attendee Registration Satellite Badge pick-up – Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wacker Drive |
| 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Awards Celebration Ceremony & Reception – IFT FIRST Theater |
Monday, July 15, 2024
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Attendee and Exhibitor Registration Badge pick-up – McCormick Place Convention Center |
| 7:00 am – 8:30 pm | Attendee Registration Satellite Badge pick-up – Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wacker Drive |
| 8:15 am – 9:30 am | Opening Keynote: Revolutionizing Food Innovation Through AI – IFT FIRST Theater |
| 9:45 am – 10:00 am | Expo Ribbon Cutting – Grand Concourse |
| 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Expo Open: Expo includes Business FIRST, Fireside Chats, Taste of Science, Research Posters, and Startup Pavilion |
| 10:30 am – 4:00 pm | Individual Presentations – S401A, S401BC, S401D |
| 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Keynote: Seeding the Future Global Innovation Speed Pitch Event – IFT FIRST Theater |
| 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm | Scientific & Technical Forums – S402-S405 |
| 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Featured Session: F&B Ecosystems of the Future: Harnessing the Power of Innovation, Collaboration, and Diverse Thinking – IFT FIRST Theater |
| 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Scientific & Technical Forums – S402-S405 |
| 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm | IFT Special Session Sponsored by IFT Journals: Ultra-processed Foods (UPFs) – IFT FIRST Theater |
| 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Professional Networking Event – Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wacker Drive |
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am – 4:30 pm | Attendee and Exhibitor Registration Badge pick-up – North Grand Concourse-S102 closes |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Expo Open: Expo includes Business FIRST, Fireside Chats, Taste of Science, Research Posters, and Startup Pavilion |
| 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Innovation Lab – Expo Hall |