Tuesday, Dec 9th - Thursday, Dec 11th 2025

Young Researchers

Young Researchers Section at the 11th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists: A platform for Emerging Talent

The 11th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists is committed to supporting the next generation of researchers.  We are pleased to offer a dedicated section for young researchers specifically for PhD students and postdocs to present their work, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections within the scientific community.

This section offers you opportunity to present your research to a global audience of peers and leading experts. We encourage you to submit oral presentations from a variety of research areas.  We encourage you to think beyond traditional format!  We welcome innovative presentations, including films, multimedia presentations, and other creative approaches to sharing your work. The best presentation will be awarded a prize of 300 CHF!

How to participate:

If you are already planning to attend the 11th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists, simply indicate that you would like to participate in the Young Researchers Section when submitting your abstract .

We look forward to welcoming you to the Young Researchers Section at 11th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists!

Topics:

  • Nutrition through life cycle and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases
  • Consumer trends and motivation associated with food choices
  • Functional food components and nutraceuticals
  • Reducing food waste
  • Advances in probiotics, prebiotics and gut microbiome research
  • Understanding and addressing specific dietary needs
  • Local gastronomy and the influence on global food trends
  • The impact of nutrition education on addressing global health challenges

Topics:

  • Food and feed challenges amidst climate changes
  • Alternative protein-sources and bio-based feedstock
  • Quality assurance methods and standards in food and water systems
  • Mitigating contaminants and adulterants in foods
  • Water quality and safety
  • Microbiological safety and mycotoxin control
  • Stability and shelf life optimization
  • Microplastics in food and water
  • Regulatory frameworks for ensuring food and water safety

Topics:

  • Sustainable food processing and nutrition
  • Smart packaging solutions in food technology
  • Fermentation technologies for tailored probiotics and functional food and beverages
  • Food waste valorization
  • Industrial and environmental applications of biotechnology
  • Feed technology – current developments and trends
  • AI, modeling and optimization in food technology, biotechnology and nutrition
  • Digitalization in Food Technology, Biotechnology and Nutrition
  • Flavour chemistry and sensory science
  • Advances in extraction and analytical techniques
  • Food matrix and ingredient interactions
  • Green chemistry