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SUMMARY:50th Conference &amp\; Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:50th NIFST Conference & AGM (ÈKÓ 2026)\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \
 n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nCelebrate a golden milestone with the Nigerian Institu
 te of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) at our 50th Annual Conference and
  General Meeting\, tagged ÈKÓ 2026. Taking place from 12th – 16th Octob
 er 2026 at the Welcome Centre\, Lagos\, this landmark event marks "50 Years
  of Scientific Impact Since 1976."\n\n \n\nUnder the theme "Transforming F
 ood Research into Enterprise through Innovation and Commercialization for S
 ustainable Development\," the conference serves as the premier gathering fo
 r food scientists\, technologists\, researchers\, and industry leaders. Att
 endees will explore the transition from academic milestones to new horizons
  in food security and economic growth.\n\n \n\nThe Conference Sub-Themes:\
 n\n \n\n\nSustainable Processing\, Value Addition\, and Circular Bioeconom
 y\n \nFinancing\, Policy\, and Market Access for Food Enterprise Growth\n \
 nInnovation and Commercialisation of Novel Food Products from Indigenous an
 d Underutilised Crops\n \nIntellectual Property Management and Patenting in
  the Commercialization of New Food Products\n \nWaste-to-Wealth: Valorizati
 on of Food Processing By-products via Circular Economy Approaches in Food I
 ndustries\n \nPackaging Technologies and Innovations for Food Products Comm
 ercialization and Export\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nWhy Attend?\n\n \n\n\n\nNe
 tworking: Connect with top professionals in the Nigerian food industry.\n\n
  \n\nInsights: Gain cutting-edge knowledge on food innovation and commercia
 lization.\n\n \n\nMilestone Celebration: Be part of the Golden Jubilee hono
 rs and AGM.\n\n\n\n \n\nSecure your spot at the Welcome Centre\, Lagos\, a
 nd join us in shaping the future of food science in Nigeria. 
LOCATION:Welcome Hotel\, 70 International Airport Road\, Lagos.
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