Continuing the discussions from the Addis Conference, the Geneva Forum will address the trade-related aspects and challenges of food safety. The food safety priorities set by this Conference will facilitate global collaboration and help ensure that no one is left behind. Its will provide an opportunity for participants to explore the challenges and opportunities arising from rapid technological change and digitalization, namely:
• the use of new technologies in the realm of food safety and trade;
• how trade in safe food can be facilitated at the borders;
• multi-stakeholder coordination and the role of partnerships;
• harmonizing food safety regulation in a period of change and innovation.
The conference will result in a document summarizing key issues and recommendations from both, the Addis Conference and the Geneva Forum, to better align and coordinate efforts to strengthen food safety systems across sectors and borders.

At the Addis Ababa Conference, priorities will be discussed so that food safety strategies and approaches can be aligned across sectors and borders, reinforcing efforts to reach the SDGs and supporting the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition. Strategic actions will be defined through Ministerial panels involving health, trade and agriculture officials and experts thematic sessions covering the topics of:
• the burden of foodborne diseases and the benefits of investing in safe food;
• safe and sustainable food systems in an era of accelerated climate change;
• science, innovation and digital transformation at the service of food safety;
• empowering consumers to make healthy choices and support sustainable food systems.
The conference will result in a high-level political statement advocating for increased and better coordinated collaboration and support to improve food safety globally.

13 – 15 sept. 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA (plan)

For more information and to register, go to: http://haccpcg.com/fspcregistration/

18 – 20 sept. 2017;  Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA (plan)

Alchemy Engage is a three-day conference focused on helping hundreds of food industry professionals improve engagement and productivity with their employees.

For more information and to register, go to http://academy.alchemysystems.com/alchemy-engage/

5 – 6 oct. 2017;  Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park, 2111 Sulphur Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139, USA (plan)

The continued “one world, one vision” standard of SQF’s Quality Program ensures food safety practitioners and standard worldwide compliance for meeting specific guidelines in our global food marketplace

For more information or to register, go to https://easconsultinggroup.com/seminars/sqf-quality-code-compliance-semi...

1 – 2 nov. 2017; Denver, CO, USA

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a practical, systematic management tool designed to ensure food and product safety

For more information and to register, go here http://haccpcg.com/haccp-plan-development-and-implementation/

4 – 5 déc. 2017; New Brunswick, NJ, USA (plan)

This two-day course, you will learn how to avoid microbial contamination and produce safe food products.

More information:  http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/lf0401ca.html

7 – 9 nov. 2017; Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, USA (plan)

Join an expanding network of food safety and quality professionals at the 12th Annual SQF International Conference.

For more information and to register, go to www.sqfi.com/conferencefss

4 – 7 déc. 2017 ; Berlin, Germany (plan)

Plastics & Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs is more than just a conference - it is a gathering of like-minded professionals looking to address all topical concerns in the food contact industry and develop their knowledge on how to best comply with the latest regulations for plastic and paper packaging in contact with foodstuffs.

For more information and to register, go here: https://www.food-contact.com/plastics-paper

28 nov. – 2 déc. 2017 ; Schaumburg, IL, USA (plan)

The Food Safety Consortium is a collection of Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) conference tracks, work shops and training programs running concurrently, coupled with over-arching plenary sessions paired with a table-top exhibition.

For more information about the entire agenda and to register, go here http://bit.ly/2vNiJrx

3 – 6 oct. 2017; Talon Business Center, 2891 Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN (plan)

Recognized by Industry organizations, persons completing IFS: Sanitation Operator Training receive a lead instructor sanitation operator training certificate.

For more information and to register, go to Website URL: http://www.gmaonline.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/SanitationOperators,0

9 – 10 nov. 2017 ; Saint Paul, St Paul, MN, USA (plan)

For more information, including registration, contact Dr. Ryan Cox at ryancox@umn.edu, or Carissa Nath at cnath@auri.org.