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We are pleased to announce the 8th IMEKOFOODS Conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from September 22 – 24, 2025.
This international conference on metrology in food will bring together researchers, scientists, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to address the critical role of food safety, authenticity, and traceability in building a more sustainable food system. These are all essential topics that require the development of innovative and cutting-edge analytical approaches and a shared responsibility on all stakeholders in the food production chain.
Before the main conference, participants can join two optional pre-conference workshops on September 22, 2025:
Workshop 1: AI in Food Science – Exploring artificial intelligence applications in food research and industry.
Workshop 2: Soft Skills for Students: Project Writing – A practical guide to writing successful research and project proposals.
Conference Topics
The conference will include the topics, where the metrology plays an important role to ensure consumer’s protection:
1. Advances in food and nutrition
Proteins
Inorganic elements and their speciation
Nutrition and health
2. Analytical approaches in food contaminants
Allergens
Organic contaminants
Inorganic contaminants
3. Food authenticity & traceability
Food provenance
Food counterfeit
4. Nanoparticles in foodstuffs
Micro and nanoplastics
Inorganic Nanoparticles
5. Food data analysis
Chemometrics
Artificial intelligence in food science
Food database
6. Food processing
Food technology
Sensory quality
Food appearance
7. Metrology in food
Risk assessment & risk management
Regulations and metrology for worldwide food trade
8. Food Packaging
Recycle food waste packaging
Active packaging
Circular economy
Special session: WATSON/ALLIANCE
We encourage prospective authors to submit their research and share valuable insights with scientists and scholars worldwide.
On September 25, 2025 the EMN Food Assembly General Meeting will take place, bringing together members to review progress, set future goals, and discuss advancements in food metrology. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading voices in the field!
We look forward to welcoming you to Slovenia!
Prof. Nives Ogrinc
Conference convenor
