Are you a young researcher in food science and technology eager to connect with peers?

Join us for the seventh edition of the Young EFFoST Day, linked to the EFFoST conference! 

The sevent 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, an interactive workshop and networking. It will be held on Thursday after the official end of the 38th EFFoST International Conference in BMCC (Sint-Maartensbilk 1, 8000 Brugge).  

Don't miss the side events before and after the Young EFFoST Day! 

You can find the full programme here:  

Monday 11 November 2024

21:00-23:00 Young EFFoST Day informal get-together event

Venue: Irish Pub Delaney’s (Burg 8, 8000 Brugge)

Open to all young researchers of EFFoST, this informal gathering at Delaney’s provides the perfect opportunity to meet your fellow young food researchers the evening before the conference starts.
We provide the venue -drinks at your own expense- and count on you to start some foodie discussions and bring the good vibes! Make sure to indicate your presence here.

Thursday 14 November 2024

13:00-13:45  Lunch

13:45-13:55  Welcome, Dolores O’Riordan, President of the EFFoST Board 

13.55-14:00  Introduction, Felix Schottroff, Young EFFoST Chair

14:00-15:20  Insights & Testimonials: 

Tom Hellemans, Science and Technology Expert, Vandemoortele

Stefan Töpfl, Managing Director, Elea

Nadia Lapage, Policymaker, Fevia, the Federation of the Belgian Food industry.

Deniz Gunes, Professor with many years’ experience in R&D team of Nestlé.

Caroline Vercauteren founder of BonMush, a former meat product producing company that made a transition to mushroom-based proteins in 2020. 

15.20-15:40 Coffee break

15:40-18:00 Workshop provided by the Floor Is Yours on science communication and pitching.

16:30-16:45 Coffee break

16:45-18:00 Workshop provided by the Floor Is Yours on science communication and pitching.

18:30-20:30 Reception at the Bruges City Hall - Drinks offered by the city of Bruges

Friday 15 November 2024

08:00-14:00 Company visits, Agristo, Puratos and Vandemoortele.

Open to all EFFoST conference participants upon registration (maximal 68 participants) you will be offered a visit to 1 out of 3 R&D-intensive food companies with a wide international customer network: Agristo, Puratos and Vandemoortele.

This will give you unique behind-the-scenes insights as well as an introduction to a large international food company with strong interest in talented food researchers. Make sure to register here, as this is limited to 68 selected participants.

Visit the EFFoST Conference website for the most up-to-date information for Young EFFoST Day 2024

Join this fantastic opportunity for networking and professional growth. We look forward to seeing you there!