IDFA’s Ice Cream Technology Conference is the only meeting that focuses specifically on ice cream and frozen dessert research, technology, new market trends, food safety, labeling and marketing opportunities. The conference is a unique opportunity for participants and renowned experts to share the best and brightest ideas in the ice cream and frozen dessert industry. IDFA is now gauging interest in new presentations and panel discussions for the upcoming conference, April 16-17 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
IDFA is seeking speakers and presentations on the following topics:
- Consumer trends, retail sales and product marketing data;
- Food safety, quality and auditing systems for frozen desserts;
- Innovations in processing, freezing and packaging equipment for ice cream and novelties;
- Novel ingredients, flavoring and sweeteners for the ice cream industry; and
- Efficiency, cost saving ideas and sustainability improvements for processing, packaging, sanitation and distribution.
Topic submissions are due to IDFA by Dec. 20. IDFA will notify those whose topics are accepted.
Submit topics here under the "Call for Proposals" tab.
View the 2018 agenda for reference.
For more information, contact Melissa Lembke, IDFA director of programs and partnerships, at mlembke@idfa.org.