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Calling all PhD students: Become a Future Food Leader!

Are you a PhD student in food science or related areas? Apply to the Future Food Leaders programme and win the chance to showcase your research, network with industry professionals, and forge career-defining connections at Fi Europe.

Niamh Michail, Head of publishing

September 26, 2024

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Calling all PhD students: Become a Future Food Leader!
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This year at Food Ingredients Europe, the annual global trade show that attracts thousands of decision-makers in the food ingredient industry, PhD students in food science, food technology, and related areas have a unique space to showcase their research on key topics shaping the future of food.

Taking place in Frankfurt, Germany on 21 November at Fi Europe, the Future Food Leaders programme offers insight-packed presentations from leading PhD researchers, panel discussions, career advice for young professionals, and a dedicated networking session.

The programme, now in its second year, has helped create numerous connections between students setting out in their career and established industry professionals.

By participating in the Future Food Leaders programme, PhD students gain an unparalleled opportunity to share their research, network with food professionals, learn from industry thought leaders, and explore future career paths.

With food industry professionals viewing the Future Food Leaders programme as an occasion to discover groundbreaking research, connect with promising new talent, and promote their organisation's values and career paths. PhD students and young professionals should not miss this unique opportunity.

Connect and collaborate

Committed to equity and diversity, the organisers of Future Food Leaders are calling for a diverse selection of PhD students to apply and will strive to ensure equal gender representation as well as a varied range of research topics in food science, food technology, and other related areas.

Whether you are from a university, research institute, or research-oriented organisation from Europe or beyond, don’t miss this chance to shine a spotlight on your research and ensure it has an impact in the food industry.

Click here to submit your expression of interest and win the chance to present your research at Fi Europe in Frankfurt, network with today’s food leaders, and become a food leader of the future!

The future of food is here. Will you be part of it? 

About the Author

Niamh Michail

Head of publishing , Informa Markets

Niamh Michail has been writing about the agri-food and nutraceutical industries since 2015, covering topics such as food policy, nutrition science, sustainable sourcing, processing technology, and ingredient development. Former section editor of FoodNavigator (Europe) and editor of FoodNavigator-Latam, she joined Informa in 2022 where she is currently head of publishing.

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