International Workshop on Food Processing and Quality Assurance
(IWFQA - 27)

26th - 27th May 2027 Kosice, Slovakia (Hybrid Event)

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 26–27 May 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 6 SDGs SDGs 2, 3, 4, 9, 12 and 13
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

26 MAY 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    2
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 2 · Zero Hunger

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Advancements in Food Processing Technologies
    Track 02
    Quality Assurance in Food Production
    Track 03
    Food Safety Regulations and Standards
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    3
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Hygiene Control in Food Processing
    Track 05
    Sustainable Food Processing Practices
    Track 06
    Innovations in Food Packaging Technology
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

27 MAY 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    4 9
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 4 · Quality Education ·SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Food Innovation and Consumer Health
    Track 08
    Research Trends in Food Science
    Track 09
    Public Health Implications of Food Quality
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    12 13
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production ·SDG 13 · Climate Action

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Food Engineering: Challenges and Solutions
    Track 11
    Integrating Technology in Food Safety Management
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
2 Zero Hunger 3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action

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