We are delighted to confirm that we are hosting Autumn Conference 2026 at East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham for a second year.
The IFST Autumn Conference 2026 is the Institute’s flagship annual event, bringing together over 175 leaders, innovators, and experts from across the food system. Taking place on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, this year’s conference will explore issues that are increasingly central to the future of our sector.
Delegates will engage with a dynamic programme of practical presentations, expert panels, and thought-provoking discussions designed to address the challenges and opportunities facing food professionals today.
This event aims to bring together leaders from industry, academia, and policy to encourage collaboration and create a dynamic space for knowledge sharing and professional connections. Following the conference, we’ll host a dedicated networking session to continue the conversation.
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Keynote Speaker: Professor Ian Young - Chief Scientific Advisor, Food Standards Agency Professor Ian Young is Chief Scientific Advisor to the Food Standards Agency and Professor of Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast, where he was also Director of the Centre for Public Health from 2008-2014, and Consultant Chemical Pathologist at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. He was previously Chief Scientific Advisor to the Northern Ireland Department of Health, and Chair of the UK Government Scientific Advisory Committee for Nutrition. His main clinical and research interests are in nutrition and metabolism, particularly in relation to cardiovascular disease prevention. He is author of over 500 published research papers, past-President of the UK Association for Laboratory Medicine, and previous Chair of the Joint Committee for Traceability in Laboratory Medicine (JCTLM) and the Scientific Division of the International Federation for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC). He currently also Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine. |
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Did you know that this event is discounted for IFST members? Join IFST today to save £80 on your ticket to this event. If you need some more time to think about it, contact us in the next 30 days and let us know that you've joined as a member, and we'll deduct £80 from your membership fee for your first year. Click here to become a member.
| Ticket Type |
Full Rates |
Early Bird Rates (until 7th August) |
| Conference Ticket: Member | £165 | £145 |
| Conference Ticket: Non-Member | £245 | £215 |
| Conference Ticket: Student Member (use code AC26student) | £95 | £70 |
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