This year the Sensory Science Group (SSG) conference looks across the whole sector of sensory and consumer testing, from discrimination testing through to consumer response and their emotions. A combination of keynote speakers, workshops and poster presentations will ensure a varied day with plenty of opportunities to expand your sensory network.
| Programme | |
|---|---|
| 09.00-09.30 | Registration and refreshments |
| 09.30-09.35 |
Welcome to Nottingham University, Joanne Hort, University of Nottingham |
| 09.35-09.50 | Cindy Beeren, Chair, Sensory Science Group |
| 09.50-10.35 |
Comparison of implicit and explicit measures for exploring consumer response to impulse and staple goods Facial expression of emotions: Practical considerations for consumer research |
| 10.35-11.05 | Towards the consumer activated company - consumer connections at the core of your innovation process Tom Goderis, Managing Director, InSites Consulting UK |
| 11.05-11.45 | Oral poster session |
| 11.45-13.30 | Lunch, poster session, and networking |
| 13.30-14.30 and 14.40-15.40 | Workshop 1: Understanding the consumers' emotional responses to sensory stimuli Chris Lukehurst, The Marketing Clinic |
| 13.30-14.30 and 14.40-15.40 | Workshop 2: Overview of discrimination testing Sensory scientists, Leatherhead Food Research, UK |
| 16.00-16.45 | Why we do what we do- how sensory caracteristics influence our human behaviour David Thomson, MMR, UK |
| 16.45-17.00 | Question and answer session |
Speaker abstracts and biographies
Conference fees
Registration includes refreshments and lunch:
Non-IFST/SCI/E3S £225
IFST/SCI/E3S £195
Retired £165
Full Time Student £70
Exhibitor £70 (includes VAT)
If you're interested in exhibiting at the conference, please contact Sarah Gough.
POSTER ABSTRACTS: Find out more about our posters and presentations. For more information please contact info@carolraithatha.co.uk.
Parking at the venue is free, but delegates will just need to tell the gate security that they are attending a conference at the Conference Centre.
Venue
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How to register
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*The conference organisers reserve the right to change the programme at any time.
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