Young EFFoST Day

The fifth 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 and networking. Register here.

The Young EFFoST Day will be held the morning before the official start of the 36th EFFoST International Conference. It will take place at the AVIVA Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on Monday 7 November 2022.

The day will start with an inspiring talk based around the theme of Shaping the Production of Sustainable, Healthy Foods for the Future. Representatives from industry, academia and non-profit organizations will then give insights into their personal career paths and share their key learnings. Throughout the day, talks will alternate with time for discussion and exchanges to make the Young EFFoST Day a unique opportunity to build your network and connect with more experienced food professionals before we move on to the EFFoST2022 conference together.

On Sunday 6 November, Young EFFoST Day 2022 will kick off with an informal get-together at a venue to be confirmed. This is a great chance to meet other Young EFFoST Day attendees as well as attendees of both EFFoST2022 and NTP2022.

Young EFFoST Day 2022 Programme

	Sunday 6 November 2022
19:00	Informal Young EFFoST Day kick-off, venue TBA
	- Open to attendees of Young EFFoST, EFFoST2022, and NTP2022
	- Includes 2-3 minute elevator pitches on research from Young EFFoST attendees judged by a panel
	Monday 7th November 2022
08:00	Registration
08:45	Welcome & Introduction of Young EFFoST Day programme
09:00	Opening session: Shaping the Production of Sustainable, Healthy Foods for the Future Session chair: Prof. Kevin O'Connor
	- Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive Officer at Food Safety Authority Ireland
10:00	Networking activity: “Speed dating” to get to know other researchers
10:30	Refreshments break
10:45	Job reality & career path insights: Talks by representatives from industry, academia and non-profit organizations on their career path and advice to young researchers. Speakers:
	- Aoife Marie Murphy, Business Development Manager Applied Health & Nutrition at Kerry, Ireland
	- Nessa Noronha, Centre Director School of Agriculture and Food Science at UCD, Ireland
	- Alan Kelly, Vice-Dean for External Engagement, College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at University College Cork, Ireland
	- Ciarán Forde, Professor Sensory Science and Eating Behavior at Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands
11:45	Panel discussion with representatives from industry, academia and non-profit organisations
12:15	Close of Young EFFoST Day 2022
12:30	Lunch