CHICAGO – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific affiliation dedicated to advancing the science of meals and its utility throughout the international meals system, will assist the international meals neighborhood restore client confidence in two keynote classes at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, the main meals science and innovation expo being held July 12-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
“Building Trust: Scientific Consensus and Policy for a Safer Food Future” can be held Monday, July 13 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT. Sponsored by IFT’s Scientific Journals, the multidisciplinary keynote will carry collectively leaders from authorities, academia, business, and client advocacy teams to focus on how consensus-building and clear analysis inform coverage and public belief. The panel, moderated by IFT Chief Science and Technology Officer Brendan Niemira, PhD, won’t solely handle the challenges of defining scientific rigor, however may also focus on the significance of transparency in addition to the position of scientific journals and companies in shaping international requirements.
Panelists will embrace:
- Andrew Bremer, MD, PhD: Director, Office of Nutrition Research at National Institutes of Health
- Angela Odoms-Young, PhD: Associate Professor and Director, Cornell University
- Anupama Joshi, MS: Vice President of Programs, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Tia M. Rains, PhD: Global Co-Chair, International Life Sciences Institute
- Mary Ellen Camire, PhD: Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Maine School of Food & Agriculture
“Scientific rigor is more than a label; it’s a commitment to transparent methods, accountable interpretation, and consensus built in the open. When we’re clear about how evidence is generated and evaluated, we strengthen policy and rebuild public confidence in science,” mentioned Niemira. “In this keynote, we’ll look at how stakeholders can align on credible standards so policies are grounded in evidence, and people can see why the conclusions deserve their confidence.”
Niemira lately shared why belief begins with scientific consensus in this exclusive Food Technology article.
“Science Communication in the Age of Misinformation: Restoring Confidence in Food Innovation,” happening on Tuesday, July 14 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT, unites consultants throughout media, academia, and business to share methods for partaking numerous audiences, countering myths, and selling evidence-based dialogue. Moderated by Bill McDoeffectively, Editor-in-Chief of Food Technology and Vice President of Content and Channel Strategy at IFT, the panel will assist attendees find out how to leverage storytelling, digital platforms, and clear messaging to champion the integrity of meals science and know-how worldwide.
Panelists will embrace:
- Laura Lindenfeld, PhD: Executive Director and Professor of Communication, Alda Center for Communicating Science, Stony Brook University
- Charlie Arnot: Chief Executive Officer, The Center for Food Integrity
- Roxi Smith: Food Science Content Creator, Hydroxide
- Laura Chalela Hoover, MPH, RDN: Executive Vice President, Food & Beverage, Edelman US
“Effective science communication should be a conversation that blends of empathy and rigor. It starts with acknowledging consumer concerns and identifying shared values, then clearly demonstrating how scientific consensus is developed and applied. That combination is what makes credible information more accessible, more likely to be heard, and more likely to be trusted,” mentioned McDoeffectively.
Related Sessions at IFT FIRST:
- What Evidence-Based Communication Strategies Can Food Scientists Use or Adopt to Counter Misinformation and Build Trust?
- Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN: President & CEO, International Food Information Council (Host)
- Alvin Lee: Director, Center for Processing Innovation, Institute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology (Host)
- Veronica Jaramillo: Food Scientist and Science Communicator, The Food Truth Project
- Prateek Sharma: Associate Professor, Utah State University
- Lynn Warner: Head of NOAM Regulatory, Taste & Wellbeing, Givaudan
- Denisse Colindres: Senior Manager of Nutrition Communication, Americas, BENEO, Inc.
- How Do Effective Food Safety Cultures Contribute to Consumer Trust?
- Layal Karam: Associate Professor of Food Safety, Qatar University (Host)
- Lilana Casal-Wardle: Senior Advisor Food Safety and Supply Chain Risk Management at TAG – The Acheson Group (Host)
- Bertrand Emond: Ambassador & Culture Excellence Lead, Campden BRI
- Lone Jespersen: Principal and Founder, Cultivate SA
- Conrad Choiniere: Director, Office of Microbiological Food Safety, Food and Drug Administration
- Robert Prevendar: Chief Food Safety & QA Officer, Yum! Brands
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