ILSI Europe hosts, sponsors, and co-organises a variety of scientific events. These include independent symposia, workshops, webinars, hands-on scientific trainings and sessions held as part of the program of larger scientific conferences or professional meetings.
Explore below our past events for recordings, agendas, copies of presentations, meeting summaries and other reports.
2025
FUSE (Furan Understanding and Safety Evaluation) Stakeholder Information Session
26/09/2025
Brussels, Belgium
This info session will present the objectives, scope, and strategic vision of the FUSE project proposal to key stakeholders across food ecosystem. FUSE is a proposal for a new COST Action. We will provide an overview of the scientific rationale behind the initiative, its multidisciplinary approach, and the anticipated impact on food safety across Europe and beyond.
Workshop – Building bridges for PAL harmonisation: Perspectives from consumers, regulators, and food business operators
24/09/2025
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) is essential for protecting individuals with food allergies, but regional inconsistencies pose challenges for consumers, regulators, and food businesses. This workshop will bring together key stakeholders to share insights, discuss challenges, and identify actionable steps toward a more harmonised PAL framework. Expert presentations and panel discussions will foster dialogue among consumers, regulators, and industry representatives, exploring science-based solutions and improving risk communication to enhance consumer trust and regulatory alignment.
Presentation at Food Allergy Forum 2025
23/09/2025
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Booth at NAPIC Inaugural Conference 2025
15/09/2025 – 16/09/2025
Sheffield, United Kingdom
The NAPIC Inaugural Conference aims to convene a diverse group of stakeholders— including industry leaders, innovators, researchers, investors, and policymakers— to explore and advance the latest developments in alternative protein innovation.
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Healthy Aging
27/08/2025
Paris, France
Agenda
Commissioned by the Food Allergy Task Force.
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About
The 4th international conference of the Food Allergy Forum will focus on food allergen risk assessment and risk management to improve the protection of the food allergic consumer; allergenicity assessment to prevent allergies to new food products; and maintenance and optimisation of immune health to improve prevention and therapy.
Conference topics will include:
- Where are we? It's been 2 years since we met at the previous conference, which we concluded with some future perspectives. Where are we now?
- True or not true? We often hear strong statements related to food allergies and allergens. What is true and what is not?
- Allergen management. A journey of a quarter of a century from the first inclusion of "the big 8" in the General Standard for the Labelling of Packaged Foods towards risk-based allergen management. Are we reaching the finish?
- Allergen analysis. Reference doses and action levels; has our search for ever more sensitive methods come to an end? And what challenges remain?
- Future foods. There may be many drivers for new foods, new food concepts or new food systems. What's the impact regarding food allergies?
- Gluten and gluten free. Fashion, belief, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, allergy, … What's the reason and what are the implications?
- How to tackle food allergy? Prevention, disease management, or cure, where are the opportunities?
- What to expect? Is the food allergy landscape coming to rest? Or will new ripples, for instance due to climate change, grow toward major new challenges?
ILSI Europe's presentation
SESSION 3 ALLERGEN MANAGEMENT
08:30 - Harmonising precautionary allergen labelling (PAL): Towards a global standard, Prof. Michael Walker, Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University, Belfast, UK
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About the event
The NAPIC Inaugural Conference aims to convene a diverse group of stakeholders- including industry leaders, innovators, researchers, investors, and policymakers- to explore and advance the latest developments in alternative protein innovation.
This event serves as a platform to foster collaboration, address industry challenges, and drive the transition toward sustainable, nutritious, and accessible protein sources. By bringing together key players from various sectors, the conference seeks to accelerate the discovery, innovation, and commercialisation of alternative protein technologies, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and secure global food system.
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Session information
Session title: Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions for Healthy AgingTime and location: WED 27 AUG | 08:00 - 09:30 | Amphitheatre Bleu
Session chairs: Roger Fielding, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and Hannia Leon, ILSI Mesoamerica.
Background
Healthy Ageing: Exploring Biomarkers, Hallmarks, and Nutritional Strategies-This talk will present insights from a multistakeholder workshop, discussing keybiomarkers and hallmarks of aging, as well as nutritional interventions that can promote healthy aging.
Gut Microbiome and Healthy Aging: the Case of the Centenarians at Nicoya Peninsula-Drawing from the unique population of centenarians in Costa Rica, this talk will explore the relationship between gut microbiota and longevity, presenting research on how the microbiome contributes to healthy aging.
Raising Awareness of Sarcopenia-This final talk will address the growing prevalence of sarcopenia in older adults, underscoring the importance of early detection, prevention strategies, and nutritional interventions to maintain muscle mass and function.
Objective
This session aims to explore the scientific findings and practical implications surrounding healthy aging, focusing on biomarkers, nutritional strategies, and the gut microbiome. The session will highlight how different approaches-both biological and societal-can enhance the health span of aging populations. It also seeks to raise awareness about sarcopenia, a common age-related condition, and provide insights into strategies for prevention
Line up
- Healthy Ageing: Exploring Biomarkers, Hallmarks, and Nutritional Strategies- Findings from Multistakeholder Workshop (Philipe de Souto Barreto, Universite Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France)
- Gut Microbiome and Healthy Aging: the case of the Centenarians at the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica Gut Microbiome and Healthy Aging: the case of the Centenarians at the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica (Adrian Pinto-Tomas, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica)
- Raising Awareness of Sarcopenia (Roger Fielding, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University School Of Medicine, Boston)
Read the abstracts here
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
Find this session in ICN2025 programme at https://www.icn2025.org/program#/session-inline/nutrition-and-lifestyle-interventions-for-healthy-aging
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This info session will present the objectives, scope, and strategic vision of the FUSE project proposal to key stakeholders across food ecosystem. FUSE is a proposal for a new COST Action. We will provide an overview of the scientific rationale behind the initiative, its multidisciplinary approach, and the anticipated impact on food safety across Europe and beyond. Additionally, we would like to hear participant's feedback to make sure FUSE will address key challenges and provide needed support.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Learn more about the rationale and need for the FUSE network
• Understand how FUSE aims to foster collaboration between academia, risk assessors, industry, and public institutions.
• Explore opportunities for involvement, including collaboration, knowledge sharing, and potential participation in working groups or activities.
• Provide feedback and input on the priorities, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
This session is an important step in building a strong, collaborative foundation for the proposal and ensuring it reflects the needs and expertise of the broader food safety community.
Agenda :
1. Welcome and introduction
2. Presentation of the FUSE concept and objectives, stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy
3. Input from invitees, Q&A and open discussion
4. Next steps and timeline
This info session is upon invitation only.
If you're interested in this topic and believe you can bring a valuable contribution to the discussion, please contact kkorzeniowski@ilsieurope.be.
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