Impact
A bigger and stronger platform
IAFP 2025, held July 27–30 in Cleveland, Ohio, concluded with more than 3,000 registered attendees representing 60 countries, 49 states plus the District of Columbia, and nine Canadian provinces. The meeting has earned recognition as the leading food safety conference worldwide. President Mark Carter welcomed attendees at the Opening Session, where one Fellow Award recipient, three Travel Award recipients from Health or Agricultural Departments in North America, three Travel Award recipients from a Country with a Developing Economy, and 20 Student Travel Scholarship Award recipients were honored. Charters for two new IAFP Affiliates were also presented. Dr. Alejandro Mazzotta of Chobani delivered the Ivan Parkin Lecture on 'Less Is More: Ditching Distractions and Focusing on Value.' The program featured more than 1,000 presentations including 63 symposia, 24 roundtable sessions, more than 120 technical sessions, and more than 600 poster presentations. Representatives from 160 companies showcased equipment and the latest innovations in food safety services in the Exhibit Hall. Dr. Julian Cox of the University of New South Wales delivered the John H. Silliker Lecture on 'Of Poultry, Pathogens and People: Perennial Passions.' The Awards Banquet honored 28 individuals and organizations, and the meeting concluded with the gavel presentation to Incoming President Dr. Manpreet Singh of The University of Georgia
