Scientific Sessions
Welcome to the IFT FIRST Speaker Dashboard
Thank you for participating in the IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo! To access important details about your session, please login to the Speaker Dashboard using the login credentials you received in a separate email.
Event Theme
The IFT FIRST scientific program will be exploring the topic of Hacking the Food Supply: Can We Synthesize a More Sustainable Future? bringing together a diverse perspective of front-line scientists and product developers to explore the potential promises and pitfalls of hacking the future of food.
Enhanced In-Person AND Virtual Scientific Program
- Multi-Session Conversations based on Guiding Questions
- Live and in-person, these sessions bring together diverse speakers from various sessions in the Science FIRST program to converse about critical challenges facing the science of food. These 75-minute sessions will focus on highlighting the unique perspectives of the participants, while ensuring that audience members remain engaged throughout the entire session.
- These conversations will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL on July 11-12th
- Science FIRST On-Demand Program
- One On-Demand Session Recording either 10 or 20 minutes long
- One FIRST Cut Session Summary (1-minute on-demand video detailing the most important information of your session)
On March 11th, speakers will receive communication with detailed instructions about each of the above formats, including resources and professional services to make this the best possible experience for both speakers and attendees. Keep an eye out for more information regarding a Speaker Training Webinar and weekly Office Hours to help answer your questions on the session structure and logistics.
IFT FIRST Office Hours
IFT Staff will be offering weekly Office Hours every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 pm CST on Zoom! These informal meetings will run from April 6 – May 31, 2022. Come meet the team and ask any of your questions about your on-demand content and the in-person experience. Please refer to this Zoom link also located in your Speaker Dashboard.
- Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89617556374
- Meeting ID: 896 1755 6374
- Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kzC5SHit0
Key Dates
- March 11, 2022: Speaker Dashboard & recording calendar opens (Calendly)
- April 15, 2022: Confirm hybrid participation
- April 12, 2022: Speaker Training
- April 6 - May 31: Office Hours (held every Wednesday at 3pm CST) -
- May 31, 2022: All on-demand presentations and FIRST Cut Session Summaries due
- July 10-13, 2022: IFT FIRST at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact the Knowledge & Learning Experience team at amsp@ift.org