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Schedule at a Glance

Watch for 2025 Registration Information Coming Soon!

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 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.

Bustling expo floor of exhibitor booths and attendees at IFT FIRST

*Dates and times subject to change.

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Time Description
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Workshops – Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Registration Badge pick-up – McCormick Place Convention Center

 

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Time Description
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Workshops – Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Attendee and Exhibitor Registration Badge pick-up – McCormick Place Convention Center
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Attendee Registration Satellite Badge pick-up – Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Awards Celebration Ceremony & Reception – IFT FIRST Theater

 

Monday, July 14, 2025

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 – Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
8:15 am – 9:30 am Opening Keynote – IFT FIRST Theater
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Expo Open
10:15 am – 4:50 pm Individual Presentations – S401A, S401BC, S401D
11:30 am – 12:45 pm Scientific & Technical Forums – S402-S405
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Featured Session – IFT FIRST Theater
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm Scientific & Technical Forums – S402-S405
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Featured Session – IFT FIRST Theater
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Professional Networking Events – Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

 

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Time Description
6:00 am – 8:00 am Feeding Tomorrow Fun Run + Fitness Fundraiser – McCormick Place Convention Center
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Attendee and Exhibitor Registration Badge pick-up – McCormick Place Convention Center
8:30 am – 9:45 am Keynote – IFT FIRST Theater
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Expo Open
10:15 am – 11:30 am Scientific & Technical Forums – S402-S405
10:15 am – 4:50 pm Individual Presentations – S401A, S401BC, S401D
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Scientific & Technical Forums – S402-S405
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Featured Session – IFT FIRST Theater
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Featured Session – IFT FIRST Theater
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Scientific & Technical Forums – S402-S405
4:30 pm – 6:15 pm IFTSA Closing Ceremony – IFT FIRST Theater

 

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Time Description
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Attendee and Exhibitor Registration Badge pick-up – McCormick Place Convention Center
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Expo Open
 

Save the date for the 2025 event: July 13-16