The countdown to IFT First in Chicago has begun, and the anticipation is palpable! As the Chair of IFT Product Development Division (PD), I’m thrilled to share the exciting PD sponsored event lineup awaiting you:
- Oral Product Development Student Competition: Our talented student competitors are ready to showcase their innovative ideas. A heartfelt thank you to our student competition committee and the dedicated judge panel
Thomas Hayes
,
Nitin Joshi, Ph.D., CFS
and
Thanh P. Vu, PhD
for ensuring a seamless event.
- AI in Product Development Infographic Competition: Join us as we celebrate the winners of our second-year infographic student competition at PD Social Event. Kudos to
Pratishtha Verma
and
Jennifer Vuia-Riser
for orchestrating this showcase of high-quality work.
- Technical Sessions: Our technical committee has curated insightful sessions that delve into cutting-edge topics. Don’t miss out on the knowledge-sharing! Kudos to
Kartik Shah
and his team members for curating exciting technical panel conversations.
- Networking Extravaganza: After absorbing all the technical goodness, it’s time to network! Join us for a joint networking event with the Dairy Division on July 15, at 6:30-8:00 PM CST. A big shoutout to
Kaavya Rathnakumar, Ph.D.
and
Nitin Joshi, Ph.D., CFS
for making this happen.
- Gratitude: Finally, heartfelt thanks to our leadership board members
Rebecca Phillips
,
Amrita Ray, PhD
,
Anuruddika Hetti Hewage
,
Stephen Green
,
Jerry Smiley
,
Sophia Leung
,
Kartheek Anekella, PhD
, and
Tamanna Ramesh
for their continued support and effort to mark IFT First 2024 another successful event!
??JOIN THE CONVERSATION and learn more about IFT Product Development Division at:
- Date: 07/15/2024
- Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago (Wacker), Regency B
Share your insights, connect with fellow professionals, and explore volunteering opportunities at PD division, and participate in the raffle competition for an award!
See you at IFT First in Chicago! Let’s make it an unforgettable experience.
Shima Shayanfar
, Ph.D. Chair, Product Development Division
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8 个月Looking forward to the event!!! :)