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IAFP Annual Meeting

IAFP Annual Meeting

July 26, 2026 - July 29, 2026

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

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The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting is the world’s leading food safety conference, bringing together thousands of professionals from industry, academia, and government to tackle current and emerging food safety challenges. 

Why Attend IAFP?

IAFP Annual Meeting brings together thousands of food safety professionals from around the world for four days of:

  • Scientific education

  • Emerging food safety research

  • Industry-leading exhibitors

  • Regulatory updates

  • Networking opportunities

  • Innovative products and technologies

The event is recognized as one of the premier gatherings for food safety professionals worldwide.

Visit Nelson-Jameson at Booth #418

Whether you're looking for food safety solutions, sanitation products, laboratory supplies, or processing equipment, we'd love to meet you.

Stop by Booth #418 to:

  • Meet our food safety and processing experts
  • Discuss your facility's unique challenges
  • Explore products and solutions from leading manufacturers
  • Learn how Nelson-Jameson can help simplify sourcing and improve operational efficiency

We'll see you in New Orleans! 

 

 

Connect with our team at the event

Meet the Nelson-Jameson team attending

Mat Bartkowiak

VP of Corporate Responsibility

Sharon Wilson

Key Account Manager

Ben Axell

Key Account Manager

Jess Dolinsky

Director of Category Strategy - Food Safety & Quality

Matt Hudkins

Food Safety & Quality Specialist

Lyndsey Cypriano

Food Safety & Quality Specialist

Kelsey Kotecki

Food Safety & Quality Specialist

Manuel Trevino

Food Safety & Quality Specialist

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