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

Venue & social program

Experience Zagreb During Advent

Experience the magic of Zagreb during the renowned Advent season! Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the enchanting Christmas markets, enjoy traditional Croatian delicacies and delight in the enchanting Christmas decorations in the city. Zagreb transforms into a winter wonderland and provides a unique backdrop for this international gathering. Discover why Advent in Zagreb has been declared the Best Christmas Market by European Best Destinations (Brussels, Belgium) 2016, 2017 and 2018.

A World-Class Venue

The congress will take place at the luxurious Westin Hotel Zagreb, which offers an ideal setting for scientific discourse and networking with elegant accommodation and a state-of-the-art conference centre, including the prestigious Crystal Room.

We warmly invite you to join us in Zagreb for this exciting and insightful congress.

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