NZIFST invite those interested in speaking at the NZIFST Annual Conference in Hamilton in July to submit an abstract/summary for consideration in ORAL/SPEAKING sessions, as a General POSTER, and for the Student POSTER and 3-minute-pitch COMPETITIONS.
Potential session themes this year include:
Innovation • Food waste • R & D funding • Misinformation and/or Media relations • Genetic Engineering • Market diversity • AI & Digital Technologies • Local production • Packaging • Novel foods • New processes • Rapid food analysis • Membrane applications • Nutrition • Sustainability • Partnerships • Automation • Career opportunities •Sensory & Consumer Applications • Indigenous food products • Wine • Ideas ahead of their time • Food adjacent products
CLICK HERE to submit your abstract/summary.
CLOSING DATES:
Oral and 3MP sessions: 14th Mar 2025
Posters: 25th April 2025
Student Conference Scholarship Applications: 30th April 2025
What is the 3MP Competition?
The 3MP Competition is open to student members of the NZIFST and is a quick-fire opportunity to present a piece of work and potentially win prizes and glory!
Do you have any other student competitions?
Why, yes we do! We also have a Student Poster Competition for student members of NZIFST. Posters are presented on Tuesday evening, and you can potentially win prizes and glory!
Are you doing conference scholarships for students this year?
Yes, we are. We have 20 scholarships up for grabs.
In order to apply for a scholarship, you need to be a student member, and to get your application in by 5pm April 30th.
Please read the application form carefully, most of your questions will be answered there, if not please email Wendy.