IAFNS at American Dental Association Scientific Sessions
October 8, 2026 – October 10, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana
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IAFNS at Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo
October 24, 2026 – October 27, 2026
San Antonio, Texas
In this IAFNS session at FNCE in San Antonio, experts will discuss a possible consensus operational definition, the objective measurement, and use of evidence-based nutritional interventions for the treatment of ‘brain fog.’
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Past Events
Automating Cumulative Assessment of Food Chemicals: A Software Tool for Tiered, Weight-of-Evidence Grouping
July 9, 2026
Virtual, Event
Consumers may be exposed to multiple food additives at the same time through overlapping uses across food categories. However, current regulatory tools were not designed to systematically assess cumulative exposures.
2026 IAFNS Annual Meeting
June 24, 2026 – June 25, 2026
Washington DC, National Press Club
The IAFNS 2026 Annual Summer Science Symposium was held at The National Press Club (529 14th St NW, Washington, DC) – with an option for remote participation – on June 24 and June 25.
Cleaning in Low-Moisture Food Facilities and Practical Applications of a Novel Dry Cleaning and Sanitation Agent
June 16, 2026
Virtual, Event
Dry or low-moisture foods, whether a pet’s kibble or a child’s snack, may feel safe, but they still retain the potential for serious microbial risks. This webinar included an overview of best practices for cleaning in low-moisture food production facilities as well as the application of a novel, evaporative, low-moisture, and antimicrobial liquid. IAFNS was pleased to collaborate with IAFP’s Food Hygiene and Sanitation PDG on this webinar.
Clarifying ‘Brain Fog’: Definitions and Mechanisms to Guide Development of Nutrition Interventions
June 15, 2026
Virtual, Event
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the term ‘brain fog’ has been increasingly used across the medical, research, and consumer spheres to refer to sequalae related to neurological, psychiatric, and hormonal conditions. Nutrition is also referenced as a potential mitigating factor. This invitation-only event focused on developing the construct of ‘brain fog’ for further use.
Personalizing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for your Clients through Science and Application
June 3, 2026
Virtual, Event
The purpose of the webinar was to help Registered Dietitians and other health professionals translate existing U.S. diet policy into practical advice and applications, addressing questions about how to start with protein as the foundation of a healthful diet while managing saturated fat as the basis for translating guidance into food choices and diet patterns.
- The IAFNS Annual Summer Science Symposium is a unique gathering of scientific and regulatory experts.
All sessions focused on science that supports credible decision making by government regulators, industry professionals, academic researchers and other stakeholders in the food and beverage ecosystem.
About the 2026 Annual Meeting
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Agenda and Speaker Bios
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Advancing Science
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