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MOUNTAINS OF FOOD SAFETY

3,600+ ATTENDEES

MORE THAN175 EXHIBITORS

OVER 1,000 SCIENCE-BASED PRESENTATIONS

President Mickey ParishU.S. Food and Drug Administration

Past PresidentLinda J. HarrisUniversity of California-Davis

President-Elect Timothy C. JacksonDriscoll’s Inc.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Executive DirectorDavid W. Tharp International Associationfor Food Protection

Vice PresidentKalmia E. KnielUniversity of Delaware

WELCOME TO SALT LAKE CITYThe International Association for Food Protection’s Executive Board invites you to register for IAFP 2018, the Association’s Annual Meeting,

to be held July 8–11 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.IAFP offers the leading global food safety conference each year. The latest results of research from around the world will be presented

in more than 90 sessions on areas such as pathogen survival and detection in foods, whole genome sequencing, advances in metagenomic studies, implementation and development of new governmental policies and regulations, industry solutions in sanitation and supplier controls, and many, many other topics.

This meeting also provides many opportunities for networking with global food safety leaders from industry, government and academia. Each session provides new prospects to share with and learn from world authorities.

Don’t miss this chance to be among the thousands of dedicated food safety professionals who attend this conference each year. Make plans to attend the world’s leading food safety conference at IAFP 2018! We are counting on your participation and look forward to seeing you in Salt Lake City!

Mickey ParishIAFP President

PROGRAM COMMIT TEEChairpersonRenee Boyer, Virginia Tech

Vice ChairpersonMark Moorman, Kellogg Company

MembersLaura Brown, CDC-EHSB Yuhuan Chen, FDA-CFSAN Michelle Danyluk, University of FloridaHeidy Den Besten, Wageningen University Martin Duplessis, Food Directorate, Health Canada

Laurie Post, Deibel LaboratoriesCarrie Rigdon, Minnesota Dept. of AgricultureManpreet Singh, University of Georgia Caroline Smith DeWaal, FDA-CFSAN Tori Stivers, University of Georgia Jarret Stopforth, Chobani, LLC Peter Taormina, Etna ConsultingPamela Wilger, Cargill, Inc.

Board LiasonsMickey Parish, U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationTimothy Jackson, Driscoll’s Inc.

SecretaryRoger L. CookNew Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries

Affiliate Council ChairpersonAlejandro Castillo Texas A&M University

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

SPONSORS Ecolab Inc. F&H Food Equipment Company Food Safety Magazine Frozen Food Foundation Grocery Manufacturers Association Marler Clark

Nelson Jameson Quality Assurance and Food Safety (QA) Sani Professional Walmart Weber Scientific

OPENING SESSION SUNDAY, JULY 8, 20186:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.Ivan Parkin LectureGary R. AcuffProfessorTexas A&M University

College Station, Texas, USA

CLOSING SESSIONWEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 20184:00 p.m. — 4:45 p.m.John H. Silliker LectureAnne Marie McNamaraVice President, Food and Essentials Safety and Quality Assurance

Target Corporation Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Contributions at Annual Meeting are crucial to the programs supported by the IAFP Foundation. During IAFP 2018, be sure to drop by the IAFP Foundation Booth and help fill the “Ping Pong Contributions Tube” through your donations. You’ll also receive the latest in a series of IAFP commemorative coins! The Silent Auction is another entertaining and fun way to contribute to the Foundation while taking home a great souvenir from the conference. Know that your contributions go toward valuable programs such as (in part):

• Student Travel Scholarships and Student Competitions;• Travel Awards;• Travel Support for IAFP Conference Speakers;

and other support in helping to advance food safety worldwide.

IAFP FOUNDATION CONTRIBUT IONS COUNT!

The IAFP 2018Preliminary Program can be viewed online at the IAFP Web site

CONNECT AT IAFP 2018Twitter: twitter.com/IAFPFood#IAFP2018

The IAFP Annual Meeting isarguably the most important week of the year for my research team. It is, by far, the best place for my team to learn about the latest research and hot topics in food safety, and to engage in conversations that often set the course for our future work, with peers, collaborators, and food safety professionals from academia, industry, and government.

Bradley P. MarksMichigan State University

Lansing, Michigan

IAFP APPAttendees can create individualized schedules of sessions to attend, exhibits to explore and people

to meet. Powerful search engine, meeting information and interactive maps are also included!

Make Connections Based on Your InterestIAFP's Professional Development Group

Meetings are Open to All!If you plan to attend IAFP 2018, make sure to participate in one or more of IAFP’s Professional Development Group

(PDG) meetings. These groups give food safety professionals the opportunity to be part of open and in-depth discussions in 24 topic areas related to keeping our food supply safe.

Sharing your ideas and experiences in these meetings prior to IAFP 2018’s symposia and technical sessions will bring questions to the forefront and link your participation in these groups to the hundreds of presentations at the world’s leading food safety conference.

No matter your level of experience – student in food safety, novice food safety professional or seasoned expert – come ready to provide valuable input that benefits everyone in attendance. There is no fee to join our PDGs, and we welcome all perspectives on existing topics and issues to help others learn and share among their peers.

For a complete schedule of all PDG and Committee meetings, visit the IAFP 2018 Web site.

Plan now to arrive at IAFP 2018 in time for our PDG meetings on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t miss out on this additional Annual Meeting benefit!

COMMIT TEES AND PDGS

Affiliate CouncilStanding CommitteesFood Protection Trends ManagementJournal of Food Protection ManagementProgram

Special Committees3-A Committee on Sanitary ProceduresCommittee on Control of Foodborne IllnessConstitution and BylawsFoundationWebinar

Advanced Molecular Analytics Applied Laboratory MethodsBeverages and Acid/Acidified FoodsDairy Quality and SafetyDeveloping Food Safety ProfessionalsFood Chemical Hazards and Food AllergyFood DefenseFood FraudFood Hygiene and SanitationFood LawFood PackagingFood Safety Assessment, Audit and InspectionFood Safety CultureFood Safety Education Fruit and Vegetable Safety and QualityHACCP Utilization and Food Safety SystemsInternational Food Protection Issues Low Water Activity FoodsMeat and Poultry Safety and QualityMicrobial Modelling and Risk AnalysisPre Harvest Food SafetyRetail and FoodserviceSanitary Equipment and Facility DesignSeafood Safety and QualityStudentViral and Parasitic Foodborne DiseaseWater Safety and Quality

Professional Development Groups

SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, JULY 10

Whole Genome Sequencing: A Tutorial and Hands-on Workshop to Help Understand This Emerging Technology (Friday, 1:00 p.m. ‒ 5:00 p.m.)Hygienic Design and Sanitation

FRIDAY, JULY 6 AND SATURDAY, JULY 7IAFP Workshops – 8:00 a.m. ‒ 5:00 p.m. (unless noted)

IAFP Workshops – 8:00 a.m. ‒ 5:00 p.m.Standardized Biofilm Methods for Laboratory Studies of Biofilms Food Genomics 101

Committee and PDG Meetings • 2:30 p.m. ‒ 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception ‒ 5:00 p.m. ‒ 6:30 p.m. ‒ Sponsored by Eurofins

Affiliate Council Meeting • 7:00 a.m. ‒ 10:00 a.m.Committee and PDG Meetings • 8:00 a.m. ‒ 5:15 p.m. Student Luncheon (ticket required) • 12:00 p.m. ‒ 1:30 p.m. ‒ Sponsored by Publix

Editorial Board Reception (by invitation) • 4:30 p.m. ‒ 5:30 p.m. Opening Session and Ivan Parkin Lecture • 6:00 p.m. ‒ 7:30 p.m.Cheese and Wine Reception • 7:30 p.m. ‒ 9:30 p.m. ‒ Sponsored by Land O’Lakes and Mars, Incorporated

Exhibit Hours • 7:30 p.m. ‒ 9:30 p.m.

Symposia & Technical Sessions • 8:30 a.m. ‒ 5:00 p.m. Poster Sessions • 10:00 a.m. ‒ 6:00 p.m.Exhibit Hours • 10:00 a.m. ‒ 6:00 p.m.Exhibit Hall Lunch • 12:00 p.m. ‒ 1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Reception • 5:00 p.m. ‒ 6:00 p.m. ‒ Sponsored by Merck

Committee and PDG Chairperson Breakfast (by invitation) • 7:30 a.m. ‒ 9:00 a.m.Symposia & Technical Sessions • 8:30 a.m. ‒ 5:00 p.m.Poster Sessions • 10:00 a.m. ‒ 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hours • 10:00 a.m. ‒ 6:00 p.m.Exhibit Hall Lunch • 12:00 p.m. ‒ 1:30 p.m. ‒ Sponsored by Diversey

Business Meeting • 12:15 p.m. ‒ 1:30 p.m.Exhibit Hall Reception • 5:00 p.m. ‒ 6:00 p.m. President’s Reception (by invitation) • 6:00 p.m. ‒ 7:00 p.m. ‒ Sponsored by Q Laboratories, Inc.

Past President’s Dinner (by invitation) • 7:00 p.m. ‒ 9:00 p.m. Student Mixer • 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Symposia & Technical Sessions • 8:30 a.m. ‒ 3:30 p.m.Poster Sessions • 9:00 a.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m. Networking Lunch • 12:00 p.m. ‒ 1:30 p.m. Closing Session – John H. Silliker Lecture • 4:00 p.m. ‒ 4:45 p.m.Awards Reception and Banquet • 6:00 p.m. ‒ 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 9

SUNDAY, JULY 8

SATURDAY, JULY 7

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

REGISTRATION INFORMATION STUDENT ACTIVITIES

STUDENT LUNCHEONSUNDAY, JULY 8

12:00 p.m. − 1:30 p.m.

STUDENT MIXERTUESDAY, JULY 107:00 p.m. − 9:00 p.m

JOB FAIRAttention Job Seekers

and Employers!Job announcements will be posted on the career board at the Student PDG booth.

Order your Student t-shirt when you register for IAFP 2018 or plan to purchase a t-shirt at the Student PDG Booth.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:• Program Book • Technical Sessions • Morning Coffee • Exhibit Hall Reception (Mon. & Tues.)• Welcome Reception • Poster Presentations • Breaks • Networking Lunch (Wed.) • Ivan Parkin Lecture • Symposia • Exhibit Hall Admittance • John H. Silliker Lecture • Cheese and Wine Reception • Roundtables • Exhibit Hall Lunch (Mon. & Tues.) • Awards Banquet

HOTEL INFORMATIONIAFP has arranged special rates at six conveniently located hotels surround-ing the Salt Palace Convention Center. For the best value, be sure to book your room within the IAFP hotel room blocks by visiting the IAFP Web site.Please note: IAFP will not phone you with hotel offers – BEWARE OF HOUSING PIRATES!

Food safety professionals in government, industry, academia and research focused on food microbiology; quality control; regulatory inspections; food safety consulting; risk assessment; HACCP and plant management; technical services; sanitation; food processing, packaging and distribution operations; toxicology; food safety auditing; microbiological research; and retail food service. Students are encouraged to fully participate.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

OTHER Student Luncheon, Student Rate — Sunday $ 10 ($ 15 late)

Student Luncheon, Professional Rate — Sunday $ 25 ($ 30 late)

Additional Awards Banquet Ticket — Wednesday $ 55 ($ 65 late)

REGISTRATION FEES MEMBERS NON-MEMBERSRegistration $ 525 ($ 600 late) $ 760 ($ 835 late)Association Student Member $ 80 ($ 100 late) Not AvailableRetired Association Member $ 80 ($ 100 late) Not AvailableOne-Day Registration* $ 280 ($ 320 late) $ 420 ($ 460 late)Spouse/Companion Guest* $ 60 ($ 60 late)

Please note that Spouse/Companion Guest registration applies to those individuals who are not employed in the food safety arena.

Children 15 & Over* $ 25 Children 14 & Under* FREE Late Registration fees after June 5, 2018

6200 Aurora Ave., Suite 200WDes Moines, IA 50322-2864, USAPhone: +1 800.369.6337 +1 515.276.3344E-mail: into@foodprotection.org

IAFP WORKSHOPSWhole Genome Sequencing: A Tutorial and Hands-on Workshop to Help Understand This Emerging Technology

Hygienic Design and Sanitation

Standardized Biofilm Methods for Laboratory Studies of Biofilms

Food Genomics 101

MEETING VENUE Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Salt Palace Convention Center is the perfect place for IAFP 2018. The Center is an integral part of the vibrant downtown scene. You will be within walking distance to dozens of eclectic restaurants and bars, award-winning hotels, world-class shopping and premium entertainment venues.

CANCELLATION POLICYRegistration fees, less a $100 administration fee and any applicable bank charges, will be refunded for written cancellations received by June 14, 2018. No refunds will be made after June 14, 2018, however, the registration may be transferred to a colleague who is NOT currently registered with written notification. Registration fees cannot be applied to any future meetings. Refunds will be processed after July 16, 2018. Optional items purchased are NOT refundable.

Other: Any modifications to payment method will incur a $25 processing fee.

Spouse Registration Includes: Welcome Reception, Cheese and Wine Reception, Exhibit Hall Reception (Mon. & Tues.) Ivan Parkin Lecture, Exhibit Hall Admittance and Lunches (Mon., Tues. & Wed.)

IAFP StudentT-shirts

Support the Students of IAFP

EXHIBITORS

EXHIBIT HOURSSUNDAY, JULY 87:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 910:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 1010:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT FOODPROTECTION.ORG FOR EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

(as of 3/5/2018)

3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.3M Food SafetyA2LAACO Polymer Products, Inc.AEMTEK, Inc.Alchemy SystemsAlpha Biosciences, Inc.American Thermal InstrumentsAPI Group–LGCArt’s Way Scientific, Inc.Association of Food and Drug OfficialsAtlantium TechnologyBCN Research Laboratories, Inc.Bia DiagnosticsBioFront TechnologiesBioionix, Inc.BIOLYPH LLCbioMérieux, Inc.Bio-Rad LaboratoriesBioscience International, Inc.Biosynth InternationalBluLine SolutionsBruker CorporationCedarlaneCERTUSCharm Sciences Inc.Check PointsChemstar CorpCherney Microbiological Services, Ltd.Clear LabsClorDiSys Solutions, Inc.ComBaseContec, Inc.Cooper–Atkins CorporationCOPAN DiagnosticsCorning IncorporatedCosmosIDCrystal DiagnosticsCultureMediaConcepts®

Decon7 Systems LLCDetectamet Detectable Products Inc.Digi Smart SolutionsDiverseyEagle Protect PBC

Ecoclear LLCEcolabEmport LLCEppendorfEurofins ScientificEurofins TechnologiesFlexXrayFoam-ItFood Protection & Defense InstituteFood Quality & Safety MagazineFood Safety MagazineFood Safety Net ServicesFood Safety Summit Conference & ExpoFoodChek Systems, Inc.FoodLogiQGFSI – The Consumer Goods ForumGlobal ID GroupGuardian OzoneHardy DiagnosticsHeateflex CorporationHiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.HollisonHygienaHygienically CleanIEH Laboratories & Consulting GroupIFCIFPTIIndoor Biotechnologies, Inc.InnovaprepIntegra BiosciencesIntegrated Nano-Technologies, Inc.International Association for Food ProtectionInternational Association for Food Protection – Student PDGInternational Food & Meat TopicsInterscience Laboratories Inc.Invisible SentinelKikkoman Biochemifa CompanyLabplasLexaGeneLog10, LLCLuminex CorporationMatrix SciencesMAXXAM AnalyticsMediaBox by Microbiology InternationalMérieux NutriSciencesMeritechMETER Group, Inc. USAMichigan State University Online Food Safety ProgramMicro Essential LaboratoryMicrobac Laboratories, Inc.

MicrobiologicsMicrobiologique, Inc.Microbiology InternationalMilliporeSigmaNEHANelson-Jameson, Inc.Neogen CorporationNorthland LaboratoriesNovolyzeNSF InternationalNSI Lab SolutionsOcean OpticsPall CorporationPartnership for Food Safety EducationPrimusLabsPureLinePuritan Medical Products, LLCQ Laboratories, Inc.QA Line, LLCQualiTru Sampling SystemsQuality Assurance & Food Safety MagazineR & F ProductsRandox Food DiagnosticsReading ThermalRemco Products Corp.Rheonix Food & BeverageRizePointRochester Midland Corp. Food Safety DivisionRokaBio, Inc.Romer Labs®

RQA, Inc.Safe Food AllianceSafetyChain SoftwareSenesTech, Inc.Seward Laboratory Systems Inc.SGSSika Industrial FlooringSolus ScientificSpringer NatureStateFoodSafetySterilex CorporationSTOP Foodborne IllnessTandD US, LLCThermo Fisher ScientificTraceGainsUSDA National Agricultural Library Food Safety Research Information OfficeWeber ScientificWhirl-PakWorld Bioproducts

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