Early registration is now open for IAFP workshops scheduled before the meeting

The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) is gearing up for its 2024 annual meeting, which will take place July 14-17 in Long Beach, CA. Early registration is now open for a series of Pre-Meeting Workshops designed to provide participants with insights and practical knowledge.

IAFP 2024
The IAFP’s annual meeting has earned its reputation as the premier food safety conference worldwide, offering a dynamic program that covers a diverse range of topics, showcases cutting-edge technologies through exhibitions and features renowned experts as speakers. With an expected 4,000 food safety professionals from industry, academia and government from six continents, the meeting serves as a global platform for networking and knowledge exchange.

Pre-meeting workshops: a head start on food safety education
For those keen to delve deeper into specific areas of food safety, the Pre-Meeting Workshops provide a unique opportunity to gain specialist knowledge and practical experience. These workshops, scheduled for July 12 and 13, will cover a range of topics crucial to the sector:

• Demystifying Dry Cleaning in Food Environments: Understanding the When, How, and Why of Dry Cleaning and Sanitization (Disinfecting)
• Selecting and validating pathogen reduction processes for low moisture foods and ingredients
• Analyzes of whole genome and metagenomic sequences: a tutorial and practical workshop to help understand this process
• Application of the principles of hazard analysis – beyond the basics
• How do you choose the best solutions for common food safety culture problems?

Participants can register for one or more workshops, with early registration resulting in significant savings. Registration for these workshops is open until June 17, giving professionals plenty of time to secure their spot and make the most of this educational opportunity.

Who should be present
These workshops are intended for professionals in various sectors of the food industry, including academia, regulatory agencies, research and development, sanitation, quality assurance, food safety and operations. Whether you are directly responsible for cleaning and sanitizing processes or involved in food safety risk management, these workshops provide practical insights applicable to your role.

As the food industry is constantly faced with ever-changing challenges, it is paramount to stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices in food safety. The Pre-Meeting Workshops at IAFP 2024 provide a valuable platform for professionals to enhance their skills, network with colleagues and contribute to the continued advancement of food safety practices worldwide.

For more information and to register for the Pre-Meeting Workshops, visit the IAFP website.

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