Submit an Abstract for consideration


Food Safety Tech invites you to submit abstracts for consideration for the 2026 Food Safety Consortium Conference, October 21-23, 2026 in Washington DC

The 15th Annual Food Safety Consortium will take place October 21-23, 2026, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington VA directly across the Potomac River from  Washington, DC. The Program starts with several pre-conference workshops and training which leads into two full days of high-level panel discussions and educational presentations.

The 15th Annual Food Safety Consortium is a conference for food safety and quality assurance professionals that equips attendees with cutting-edge knowledge, practical skills, and a collaborative network to enhance their professional development as champions of food safety and innovation in the production of foods and beverages.

The conference's mission is to elevate industry standards, and the exploration of key scientific and regulatory developments impacting public health and safety and its implications for food production. The Food Safety Consortium represents an invaluable opportunity for professionals to engage with leading experts, exchange insights, and collectively advance best practices in food safety.

This Consortium's 15th Anniversary coincides with the 15th Anniversary of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). One of the topics we would like to explore is a look back at FSMA, what has worked, what has not? Is Food Safety better because of FSMA? Or not? What is the future of FSMA? FSMA 2.0? 

Also, we would like to expand the sessions on the topic is AI in Food Safety & Quality. Risk Management, Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA. Practical FSQA solutions, and best practices to food safety hazards will continue to be an important component of the program.  The conference scope includes both human and pet foods.

We look forward to reviewing your abstract. Submission Deadline: All abstracts must be submitted by Friday, May 22, 2026

Abstract Requirements: To ensure a complete and detailed submission, please include the following information in your proposal:

Session Title:
Provide a clear and concise title for the session.
Session Description:
Detailed description that outlines key topics to be covered.
Session Format:
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[ cannot exceed 2,000 characters ]

(one speaker, one slide presentation)

(moderator, multiple speakers, limited slides)

(one speaker, one slide presentation)

(four 15 minute presentations followed by Panel Discussion)

Author of the Poster must attend the Conference.
Other:
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
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Submitter (s) Information and Role
Provide the name(s) and contact information of the submitter(s) and any associated organizer(s). Describe their role(s) in the session, such as moderator, convener, or support.
First Name
Person submitting the Abstract.
Last Name
Person submitting the Abstract.
Job Title
Person submitting the Abstract.
Organization/Company
Person submitting the Abstract and Contact
Email
Person submitting the Abstract and Contact
Proposed Speaker(s) Name & Bio - 300 words or less
List the names of proposed speakers and their affiliations. Confirm whether each speaker has agreed to participate if the abstract is approved.
Sponsorship Interest
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