Institute of Food Technologists transitions annual event to virtual experience
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has announced that it will transition the IFT20 Annual Event and Food Expo, slated for July 12-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago, to a virtual event experience. The move comes in an effort to prioritize the health and safety of participants and the broader community throughout current and anticipated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“After thoughtful consultation with leaders and partners within the food industry and academia, IFT’s board of directors made the decision to transition IFT’s onsite Annual Event and Food Expo into a virtual event experience,” said IFT president Pam Coleman. “We believe this to be the best and safestcourse of action in light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic developments.”