International Conference on Application of Innovative Technologies for Improved Food Quality and Safety - (ICAITIFQS-26)


30th - 31st December, 2026 | Nara, Japan

Multi-format (In-person/Virtual)

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

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Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 30–31 December 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 16 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

30 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    2
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 2 · Zero Hunger

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Innovative Biotechnologies for Food Safety
    Track 02
    Advanced Manufacturing Processes for High-Added Value Foods
    Track 03
    Nanobiotechnology in Food Production
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    3 4
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being ·SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Encapsulation Technologies in Functional Foods
    Track 05
    Health-Promoting Bioactive Constituents in Foods
    Track 06
    Non-Thermal Treatments for Food Quality Enhancement
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

31 DEC 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    12 13
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production ·SDG 13 · Climate Action

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Microbial Diversity in Fermented Foods
    Track 08
    Food Waste Reduction Strategies
    Track 09
    Nutrition and Dietetics in Food Innovation
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    16 17
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Microbial Safety in Food Production
    Track 11
    Regulatory Frameworks for Food Quality and Safety
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
2 Zero Hunger 3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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