Young EFFoST Day

Are you a young researcher in food science and technology eager to connect with peers?

Join us for the ninth edition of the Young EFFoST Day, linked to the EFFoST conference! 

The 9th edition of Young EFFoST Day is an exciting opportunity for students and young food scientists from academia, industry, and start-ups to expand their professional network! The day consists of interactive activities including inspiring talks, workshops and networking. 

The event will take place on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in the afternoon before the official EFFoST2026 conference followed by an informal get-together. 

Make sure to mark your calendar for the event! 
 
Agenda: 
 

12:00-13:00         Lunch

13:00-13:30        Welcome & introduction 

  • Felix Schottroff, Young EFFoST Chair
  • Vincenzo Fogliano, President of the EFFoST Board
  • Monika Przeor, Local Committee Organiser of the Young EFFoST Day 2026

13:30 – 14:30     ‘Sustainable Future: Next Chapter’
Discussion panel & career development meeting

  • Mari Mori, Professor and Innovator, NPO Global Health Frontier Institute, Japan
  • Filip Porzucek, Start-up founder, Poland
  • Marcellus Arnold, R&D, Mondelez, Poland

14:30 – 15:00     Coffee break 

15:00 – 15:30     Get-together and relax moment

15:30 – 17:30     Workshops

in parallel, early selection guarantees your preferred workshop

17:30 – 17:45   YED Summary

18:00                  Informal get-together event

starts with a city guide tour to the final meeting place: Kulinarna Kamienica

WORKSHOPS

1. Sustainable By Design: Creating The Next Generation Of Food Products (Max. 50 participants and need early registration – more information will follow)

Provided by Anna Gramza-Michałowska (PULS, Poland)

Overview: 

This interactive, brainstorming workshop will show participants how to translate food science knowledge into innovative, sustainable food product concepts. Using design‑thinking tools and real‑world challenges, attendees will learn how to turn scientific ideas into market‑relevant food innovations. Through hands‑on teamwork and rapid prototyping, participants will develop a sustainable food product concept and present it as a short innovation pitch. The workshop aims to strengthen the ability to connect scientific and technological knowledge with consumer‑ and market‑oriented innovation, while encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and creative thinking.

About the facilitator:

Prof. Anna Gramza‑Michałowska is a leading expert in food science and technology, with extensive experience in sustainable food product development, functional foods, and food innovation. Her research focuses on linking scientific knowledge with practical applications in the food industry, including novel ingredients, processing technologies, and consumer‑oriented product design. Prof. Gramza‑Michałowska has supervised numerous interdisciplinary projects and has a strong track record in translating scientific results into market‑relevant food solutions. Her dynamic, practice‑oriented approach and deep understanding of both research and industry needs make this workshop a unique opportunity for young scientists to develop concrete skills in food innovation and sustainable product development.

2. The Art of Team Building: The Secret Ingredient in Food Tech (Max. 50 participants, early registration required)

Provided by Małgorzata Klimka-Kołysko, PhD (PULS, Poland)

Objective and Description:
How can we effectively form a team of individuals who are meeting for the very first time? This workshop is a hands-on experience that allows participants to observe the group-formation process in real time. In an international and diverse setting, participants will engage in an interactive task that serves as a starting point for an in-depth analysis of communication and collaboration processes.
The session is built on experiential learning. It provides a practical exploration of the mechanisms governing teamwork and encourages reflection on group behavior in a new, diverse environment.
 
KEY BENEFITS for Participants:
•     Networking and Relationship Building: Developing skills for efficient and professional networking within a new, international group through collective action.
•     Identification of Team Roles: Recognizing one’s own tendencies (e.g., leadership, analytical, creative, or supportive roles) in an unfamiliar environment, and learning how to identify competencies in other team members.
•     Analysis of Group Dynamics: Understanding the various stages of team development – from the initial forming phase, through managing differing viewpoints, to reaching the stage of effective collaboration.
•     Leveraging Diversity: A practical approach to viewing cultural differences and diverse perspectives as an added value that fosters innovation and successful project execution.
 

3. Maximise the impact of your research paper

Provided by Dr. Julia Reuter and Dr. Essam Hebishy, Editors-in-Chief, Wiley

Overview:

This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to equip PhD students and early-career researchers with the essential tools to maximise the reach and impact of their work.

Working in small, collaborative groups, participants will roleplay as the author team of a real-world paper—diagnosing why it underperforms and actively building a suite of high-impact communication materials.

Moving chronologically through the publication lifecycle, the curriculum covers everything from initial discoverability and digital promotion to conference presentation, public outreach, and post-publication impact tracking. Rather than focusing on abstract theory, this workshop emphasizes immediate, actionable results, ensuring researchers leave with tangible assets they can apply directly to their next publication.

About the Facilitators: Wiley

The session will be facilitated by Dr Julia Reuter and Dr Essam Hebishy, Editors-in-Chief across several of Wiley’s food science and nutrition journals in the Wiley portfolio. Drawing on their day-to-day editorial experience, they will guide participants through publishing strategy, manuscript preparation, and the peer-review process. Wiley is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious academic publishing houses, with a legacy of supporting the global research community for over 200 years.

The workshop will be led by seasoned publishing professionals who manage the visibility and promotion of international research daily. Participants will gain first-hand industry insights and insider knowledge on the most effective mechanisms to drive the reach and impact of their scientific work.

You can complete your registration in this link. Don’t forget to indicate your preferred workshop soon as they came on a first come – first served basis. 

Register here

Organisers of the Young EFFoST Day 2026

Monika Przeor
Maria Różańska
Piotr Kubiak
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