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The Korean Society of Food Science and Technology (KoSFoST) founded in 1968 is a voluntary, nonprofit scientific association in the field of food science and technology. The KoSFoST is endeavoring to elevate the level of food science and technology in theoretical and practical aspects by providing scientific and technical information to food industry, stimulating community education and training programs, and finally, making timely recommendations for the benefits of general public.

In 2020, at Kimdaejung Convention Center, Gwangju in Korea, more than 2,000 professionals and students in the field of food science and technology, representing academia, governments, and industries will attend the 2020 KoSFoST International Symposium and Annual Meeting from July 1 to 3, 2020. In particular, the event will be held under the theme of " Get up, Start up for the Future of Food ". The KoSFoST will include three days of intensive technical and educational sessions from leading industry experts, both nationally and internationally, on a variety of topics. The program will include plenary lectures, keynote sessions, concurrent sessions, and reciprocation sessions, offering the opportunity to dialogue on important world food industry topics.

The KoSFoST is devoted to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in broad areas of food science and technology that include chemistry, biochemistry, processing, engineering, safety, packaging, microbiology, biotechnology, and other food related disciplines.

There are lots of opportunities of exposing yourself to the most current trends in new scientific findings, future technology developments, valuable food ingredients, and potential business impacts from this annual event. This annual event will be the largest one in food science and technology sector in Korea.

The 2020 KoSFoST International Symposium and Annual Meeting will be exciting and will create a venue that fosters innovation, enthusiasm, and progress for food science, food scientists, and the food industry.

Come to participate in the wonderful scientific program and enjoy this Scientific Festival!

Hyung-Hee Baek, President
Korean Society of Food Science and Technology

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