Upcoming events
Upcoming events of relevance to food microbiology and hygiene stakeholders (governments, industry, consumers, academia) that involve members of the ICMSF community.
2026 IAFP Annual Meeting
26 to 29 July 2026, New Orleans, Louisiana
Each year, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) hosts an Annual Meeting, providing attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network.
FOODMicro2026
28 to 29 September 2026, Ljubljana, Slovenia
The 31st International Conference of the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH), FOODMicro2026, will take place from from 7 to 10 September 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, at Cankarjev Dom. Under the theme “Revisiting the Roots: Reviving Hygiene in Advancing Food Microbiology”, the conference will bring together global experts to discuss advances in food safety, microbiology, and sustainable production, alongside a programme of scientific exchange and cultural experiences.
IAFP Latino 2026
7 to 10 September 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The symposium provides a collaborative forum where Latin American scientific associations, supported by the IAFP, convene to exchange research, discuss food safety and quality issues and strengthen cooperation across academia, industry and government.
2027 IAFP Annual Meeting
18 to 21 July 2027, Kansas City, Missouri
Each year, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) hosts an Annual Meeting, providing attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network.
2028 IAFP Annual Meeting
23 to 26 July 2028, Charlotte, North Carolina
Each year, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) hosts an Annual Meeting, providing attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network.