Call for abstracts: Youths acting for the future of Food Safety in EU session @EU FOOD SAFETY FORUM 2026

News | 2026-07-15 | Veronica Lattanzio

Call for abstracts: Younths acting for the future of Food Safety in EU session @EU FOOD SAFETY FORUM 2026

The EU Food Safety Platform is pleased to announce the launch of its fourth Call for Abstracts, dedicated to showcasing research and innovative ideas from emerging researchers and young professionals in the field of food safety!

We invite early-career scientists and young practitioners to submit abstracts presenting their work for the EU Food Safety Forum 2026, which will take place on 10 and 11 December 2026 in Rome. Full programme details are available here.

For inspiration, applicants are encouraged to explore posters from previous editions (2023–2025) in the Youths&Update section of the Knowledge Center.

REGISTRATION

Opportunities for Selected Participants

Six outstanding submissions will be selected and awarded the opportunity to:

– Deliver a 5-minute pitch on stage at the EU FOOD SAFETY FORUM on 11.12.2026 in Rome during the session dedicated to Youths

– Showcase their posters at the Forum venue

– Be featured in a dedicated section on the EU Food Safety Platform website

– Participate in the video series “Young Minds of Food Safety”, to be realized in collaboration with a member company (for three selected authors).

The contributions will be shared through the Platform’s social media channels and YouTube, boosting visibility and outreach, and promoted for six months after the Forum through our monthly newsletter.

Awards

– Three selected participants will be featured in our video series to be released in 2027

– A €500 “Young Winner Award” will be granted by the Food Safety Risk Journal

Inclusion and Diversity

The initiative promotes gender balance and equal opportunities. Submissions from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to download the template here and submit it to:

Martina Loi (martina.loi@cnr.it) and David Steiner (david.steiner@lva.at)

Want to make your application stand out? Submit an optional one-minute video pitch (“video pill”) to bring your research to life and strengthen your chances of being selected. Upload it via WeTransfer and include the download link in the same application email.

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