Conference programme
The conference programme consists of several different elements, namely the scientific programme, special sessions, working group sessions, networking/social events and the Young EFFoST Day. The conference programme will be published in September, for now please find our preliminary programme below.
Preliminary programme
Monday 7 November 2022
Morning
- Registration open
- Young EFFoST Day
Afternoon
- Welcome and Opening
- Plenary session
- Parallel sessions
- Welcome reception
- Annual EFFoST Pub Quiz
Tuesday 8 November 2022
- Plenary sessions
- Parallel sessions
- Poster sessions
- Special sessions
- Conference dinner
Wednesday 9 November 2022
- Plenary sessions
- Parallel sessions
- Poster sessions
- Special sessions
- Closure and Awards
The scientific programme: The submitted abstracts reviewed by the Scientific Committee will be accepted as an oral presentation in one of the parallel sessions or as a poster presentation. Thought leaders on the main topics of the conference theme will be invited to speak during the plenary sessions.
Special sessions: EU projects and European associations have the opportunity to showcase their scientific results in these sessions.
Social events: Meeting new contacts and catch up with peers is facilitated through the social gathering such as the Welcome reception and Pub Quiz on Monday 7 November and at the Conference dinner on Tuesday 8 November.

Young EFFoST Day: this is an exciting opportunity for students and young food scientists from academia, industry, and start-ups to expand their professional network. The morning programme is organized by young food professionals for young food professionals and held on Monday morning 7 November
Non-Thermal Processing Short course and Workshop: EFFoST2022 delegates can also attend the Non-Thermal Processing short course and workshop which will be held from 4-6 November in Dublin. Delegates can easily attend both events as they will be held consecutively in Dublin.