Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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.

Where to find us this year?

2028

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About Programme Registration Call for Abstracts Call for sponsors About

Explore the latest research on food packaging safety and sustainability

The ILSI Europe International Symposia on Food Packaging are held every four years and are internationally recognised as a scientific forum to discuss science that ensures the safety and quality of food packaging.

This multi-disciplinary meeting will be of interest to those active in issues associated with the safety and quality of food packaging. It will bring together those involved in basic studies, those responsible for bringing innovations to the market place, and those charged with ensuring the safety and quality of food contact materials.

The 9th edition of the symposium will take place from 4 to 7 April 2028 in Athens, Greece.

Organising Committee

  • Charlene Lacourt - Danone
  • Thomas Gude - ETH Zurich
  • Peter Oldring - Sherwin Williams
  • Marinella Vitulli - Food Contact Center
  • Cristina Nerin - University of Zaragoza
  • Hugo Costa - ILSI Europe
  • Luigi De Rosa - ILSI Europe
  • Konrad Korzeniowski - ILSI Europe

Scientific Committee

  • Christian Kirchnawy - Austrian Research Institute
  • Cristina Nerin - University of Zaragoza
  • Deepti Salvi - North Carolina State University
  • John Koontz - FDA
  • Alejandro Ariosti - University of Buenos Aires
  • Peter Ragaer - University of Gent
  • Salvatore Ciano - University of Zaragoza
  • Frank Welle - Fraunhofer Institute
  • Marco Zhong - National Reference Laboratory of Food Contact Material
Programme

The full agenda of the event will be announced in the upcoming months. Stay tuned! 

Registration

Book your spot to join us!

Click here to register(opens in new tab) 

Deadlines

  • Early bird registration: Open Now  (Soon next week)  ;  Deadline: June 30th 2027
  • Regular registration: closed;  Deadline: March 1st 2028

Early Bird Fees

  • Industry: 1000 €
  • Non-industry: 700 €
  • Students: 400 €

Regular Fees

  • Industry: 1300 €
  • Non-Industry and Additional Task Force Member Company: 850 €
  • Students: 550 €

Cancellation policy

  • Cancellations received before 18 December 2027 will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellations received between 19 December 2027 and 1 February 2028 will be partially refunded at 50% of the registration fee (minus €50 handling charge).
  • Cancellations received after 1 February 2028 and no-shows will not be refunded.
  • Cancellations requests must be submitted in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be

Substitution

Substitution of attendees are accepted if addressed in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be

Hotel Booking

  • Participants are solely responsible for managing their hotel bookings, including any modifications or cancellations. These should be arranged directly with the hotel.
Call for Abstracts

Call for abstract is open!

Click here to submit your abstract

Themes

  • Advances in Analytical Chemical Testing
  • Advances in Analytical Biological Testing
  • Advances in In Silico Techniques
  • Advances in Toxicology Related to Food Packaging
  • Progress in Risk Assessment
  • Food Contact Materials in the Circular Economy
  • Impact of the PPWR on Food Packaging
  • Management of NIAS

Deadlines

  • Oral abstracts submission: 31st October 2027
  • Poster abstracts submission: 31st December 2027

Rules

Abstracts should be focused on themes mentioned above and should not exceed 2500 characters.
When composting your abstract, please keep in mind:

  • Relevance: The abstract should be relevant to the conference theme or topic.
  • Originality: The abstract should present original research or innovative ideas.
  • Clarity: The abstract should be written in clear and concise language, with a well-defined structure and logical flow.
  • Significance: The abstract should demonstrate the significance and potential impact of the research or ideas presented.
  • Methods: The abstract should provide a clear and concise summary of the research methods used, including the study design, data collection, and analysis.
  • Results: The abstract should clearly and accurately describe the research findings and their implications.
  • Conclusion: The abstract should provide a clear and concise conclusion that summarizes the main points of the research or ideas presented.
  • Grammar and References: The abstract should adhere to grammar rules and include appropriate and relevant references, cited correctly.
Call for sponsors

Call for sponsors is open!

Members of ILSI Europe and non-members alike are welcome to become sponsors of the symposium.

Attending this conference as a sponsor provides a valuable opportunity to engage with and target a relevant audience, allowing you to focus on key topics and establish meaningful connections within your industry.

Read the sponsorship brochure here

To secure your sponsorship package or discuss alternative options not listed here, contact Sebastien Alexandre at salexandre@ilsieurope.be

If you have any question about the event, please don't hesitate to contact Konrad Korzeniowski (kkorzeniowski@ilsieurope.be) or Hugo Costa (hcosta@ilsieurope.be).

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About Programme Registration Call for Abstracts Call for sponsors About

Explore the latest research on food packaging safety and sustainability

The ILSI Europe International Symposia on Food Packaging are held every four years and are internationally recognised as a scientific forum to discuss science that ensures the safety and quality of food packaging.

This multi-disciplinary meeting will be of interest to those active in issues associated with the safety and quality of food packaging. It will bring together those involved in basic studies, those responsible for bringing innovations to the market place, and those charged with ensuring the safety and quality of food contact materials.

The 9th edition of the symposium will take place from 4 to 7 April 2028 in Athens, Greece.

Organising Committee

  • Charlene Lacourt - Danone
  • Thomas Gude - ETH Zurich
  • Peter Oldring - Sherwin Williams
  • Marinella Vitulli - Food Contact Center
  • Cristina Nerin - University of Zaragoza
  • Hugo Costa - ILSI Europe
  • Luigi De Rosa - ILSI Europe
  • Konrad Korzeniowski - ILSI Europe

Scientific Committee

  • Christian Kirchnawy - Austrian Research Institute
  • Cristina Nerin - University of Zaragoza
  • Deepti Salvi - North Carolina State University
  • John Koontz - FDA
  • Alejandro Ariosti - University of Buenos Aires
  • Peter Ragaer - University of Gent
  • Salvatore Ciano - University of Zaragoza
  • Frank Welle - Fraunhofer Institute
  • Marco Zhong - National Reference Laboratory of Food Contact Material
Programme

The full agenda of the event will be announced in the upcoming months. Stay tuned! 

Registration

Book your spot to join us!

Click here to register(opens in new tab) 

Deadlines

  • Early bird registration: Open Now  (Soon next week)  ;  Deadline: June 30th 2027
  • Regular registration: closed;  Deadline: March 1st 2028

Early Bird Fees

  • Industry: 1000 €
  • Non-industry: 700 €
  • Students: 400 €

Regular Fees

  • Industry: 1300 €
  • Non-Industry and Additional Task Force Member Company: 850 €
  • Students: 550 €

Cancellation policy

  • Cancellations received before 18 December 2027 will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellations received between 19 December 2027 and 1 February 2028 will be partially refunded at 50% of the registration fee (minus €50 handling charge).
  • Cancellations received after 1 February 2028 and no-shows will not be refunded.
  • Cancellations requests must be submitted in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be

Substitution

Substitution of attendees are accepted if addressed in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be

Hotel Booking

  • Participants are solely responsible for managing their hotel bookings, including any modifications or cancellations. These should be arranged directly with the hotel.
Call for Abstracts

Call for abstract is open!

Click here to submit your abstract

Themes

  • Advances in Analytical Chemical Testing
  • Advances in Analytical Biological Testing
  • Advances in In Silico Techniques
  • Advances in Toxicology Related to Food Packaging
  • Progress in Risk Assessment
  • Food Contact Materials in the Circular Economy
  • Impact of the PPWR on Food Packaging
  • Management of NIAS

Deadlines

  • Oral abstracts submission: 31st October 2027
  • Poster abstracts submission: 31st December 2027

Rules

Abstracts should be focused on themes mentioned above and should not exceed 2500 characters.
When composting your abstract, please keep in mind:

  • Relevance: The abstract should be relevant to the conference theme or topic.
  • Originality: The abstract should present original research or innovative ideas.
  • Clarity: The abstract should be written in clear and concise language, with a well-defined structure and logical flow.
  • Significance: The abstract should demonstrate the significance and potential impact of the research or ideas presented.
  • Methods: The abstract should provide a clear and concise summary of the research methods used, including the study design, data collection, and analysis.
  • Results: The abstract should clearly and accurately describe the research findings and their implications.
  • Conclusion: The abstract should provide a clear and concise conclusion that summarizes the main points of the research or ideas presented.
  • Grammar and References: The abstract should adhere to grammar rules and include appropriate and relevant references, cited correctly.
Call for sponsors

Call for sponsors is open!

Members of ILSI Europe and non-members alike are welcome to become sponsors of the symposium.

Attending this conference as a sponsor provides a valuable opportunity to engage with and target a relevant audience, allowing you to focus on key topics and establish meaningful connections within your industry.

Read the sponsorship brochure here

To secure your sponsorship package or discuss alternative options not listed here, contact Sebastien Alexandre at salexandre@ilsieurope.be

If you have any question about the event, please don't hesitate to contact Konrad Korzeniowski (kkorzeniowski@ilsieurope.be) or Hugo Costa (hcosta@ilsieurope.be).

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