31st Indian Convention of Food Scientists & Technologists (ICFoST), is the flagship annual event of AFSTI.
The 31st ICFoST is scheduled from 18th to 20th December 2025, at NIFTEM- Thanjavur. The focal theme of the conference is “Innovation in Nutrition, Dietetics, Upcycling and Local foods on Gastronomic Engineering”. The event is organized in association with AFST(I) HQ and AFST(I) Thanjavur Chapter in association with NIFTEM- Thanjavur, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore & DRDO -DIBT,Mysore. This three-day event will bring together over 2000 delegates, 500 industry professionals, and experts from various fields related to food science and technology.
Your presence at the 31st ICFoST would not only honour our event but also provide an excellent platform for meaningful interactions, discussions, and collaborations between the government, industry, academia and research institutions. We believe that your insights and vision will greatly benefit the participants and contribute to the advancement of the food processing industry in India.
We look forward to the opportunity to work closely with you for the betterment of the food processing and food businesses in India. Your support and guidance are invaluable, and we are eager to explore ways to collaborate and drive positive change together.
Looking forward to your kind participation in the event.
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The Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) [AFST(I)] — one of the country’s largest professional bodies with 48 Chapters — proudly presents the 31st Indian Convention of Food Science & Technology (ICFoST). This flagship event, held annually, brings together the brightest minds shaping the future of food.
For the first time, ICFoST will be hosted at NIFTEM–Thanjavur, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, from 18–20 December 2025. Meet and interact with the NIFTEM–T team and explore the dynamic ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship thriving here.
Co-organized by NIFTEM–Thanjavur, CSIR–CFTRI (Mysuru), and DRDO–DIBT (Mysuru), with CSIR–NIIST (Trivandrum), CSIR–IITR (Lucknow), and BHU (Varanasi) as Knowledge Partners — this convention promises unmatched technical depth and diversity.
Connect with industry leaders, academicians, researchers, innovators, and startups. Build collaborations, discover new ideas, and open doors to opportunities that can shape your professional journey.
Dive into 16 thematic technical sessions featuring 80+ distinguished speakers from across India and abroad, sharing the latest trends, breakthroughs, and transformative technologies.
Selected high-quality works will be considered for Special Issues in Springer’s Food Biophysics and Taylor & Francis’s Drying Technology, among others.
Gain learning through 1 of 4 specialized technical workshops on frontier topics in food science and technology (with separate registration). Students can also attend a free career guidance session by industry experts.
Present your work in poster sessions, compete for awards, and stand a chance to be upgraded to oral presentations for exceptional abstracts. A must-attend for young innovators!
With exciting prizes and certificates. Showcase your skills in videography, technical quizzing, anagrams, acting and dramatics, and core food innovation.
With 50+ industry, startup, and government stalls, experience cutting-edge technologies, product launches, and funding opportunities — a perfect B2B networking platform!
Enjoy an unforgettable cultural evening celebrating India’s diversity, followed by a lively gala dinner to unwind and connect informally.
Limited seats available for exclusive visits to iconic cultural sites near Thanjavur — pre-registration required.
Registration includes a premium conference kit, lunches (2), refreshments throughout, a gala dinner, and your participation certificate. Group registrations receive special discounts.
