More than a scientific meeting, the IUFoST World Food Congress is a global platform for transdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration, fostering critical thinking, and technological and application innovation - Where ideas connect and progress begins. 25-29 October 2026 - Meet us in Hong Kong.
To get latest congress news, register here: https://iufost.org/iufost-world-food-congress-2026
CONGRESS HONOURS AND AWARDS
The World Food Congress is the global stage where we recognize all those around us who have exemplified the best of the profession and whose outstanding leadership and abilities are brought to the attention of the international community.
This is your opportunity to nominate for the following:
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award is given to honour an individual for pre-eminence in and contributions to the field of food science and technology over his/her career. The individual will have made significant contributions to scientific knowledge with impact in areas related to the field of food science and technology, such as microbiology, engineering, chemistry, sensory, cross-disciplinary sciences.
Individuals from industry, academia, associations and government are eligible for nomination.
Nominations Criteria: https://iufost.org/awards-and-honours/overview-and-criteria-lifetime-ach...
Nominations Form: https://www.iufost.org/webform/lifetime-achievement-nominations-form
Nominations Deadline: 3 February 2026
IAFoST FELLOWS 2026
The International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST) is the global Academy representing scientific excellence in the discipline of Food Science and Technology and related fields. Scientific accomplishments could have been achieved in various fields and not just academic research; and leadership could provide an alternative to scientific accomplishments and may have been exercised in various contexts.
Nominations Criteria: https://iufost.org/academy/nomination-criteria-2026-fellows
Nominations Form: https://iufost.org/webform/nomination-form-academy-fellow
Nominations Deadline: 3 February 2026
YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD
This award recognizes an individual in the initial phases of her/his career for the potential to make outstanding scientific contributions to the field of food science and technology and the potential for future scientific leadership.
The nominees may come from any discipline/area within or related to the field of food science and technology, such as microbiology, engineering, chemistry, sensory, science cross-disciplinary.
Nominations Criteria: https://iufost.org/awards-and-honours/overview-and-criteria-young-resear...
Nominations Form: https://iufost.org/webform/young-researcher-award-nomination
Nominations Deadline: 3 February 2026
And Coming Soon - opening of the IUFoST COMPETITIONS - February 1
With these awards, we recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of those who have pushed the boundaries of research, technology, and sustainable practices, shaping the future of our food systems, from student leaders to multinational innovators.
The winners and their inspiring work exemplify the spirit of innovation and progress in food science and related fields.
Young Scientist Awards
Food Sustainability Awards
Food Safety Without Borders Awards
Quiz Bowl
Rose Spiess Foundation’s IUFoST Video Competition
Food Product Development Competition (undergraduate students)
Global Food Industry Awards
And more…
IUFoST Competitions open on February 1, stay tuned!
For Congress Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Scientific Session inquiries, please get in touch with us at science.comms@iufost.org.
IUFoST World Food Congress, 25-29 October, 2026
Where Food Science Meets the Future
Join IUFoST to become part of the global leadership and voice in Food Science and Technology in driving science-based solutions for the food systems challenges we face. National Scientific Adhering Body and Affiliate Association: https://iufost.org/iufost-international-community.
