Expressions of Interest

An Expression of Interest is invited from those countries/territories wishing to bid for the IUFoST Congress.

The document must be a maximum of 2 pages in length plus no more than five (5) support letters) and shall include:

  • History and composition of Adhering Body (number of industry/academia/students, researchers in membership)
  • Experience with conferences/symposia – scale of these events
  • When was the last conference/symposium held - attendees, speakers, intended audience, topics
  • Location the Adhering Body would choose for the congress and why
  • Support or reference letter from government office associated with Food Science

The deadline for Expression of Interest is 15 November 2025.

IUFoST Board of Directors will evaluate the Expression of Interest according to the following criteria (not weighted by order below):

  • Location
  • Local capabilities
  • Scientific capability
  • Ability to meet established criteria
  • Adhering Body experience
  • Has IUFoST met in the country/territory before? (a Board meeting, congress orother event), please detail
  • Industry involvement
Supporting letters
IMPORTANT: no more than five (5) support letters!