INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRADITIONAL FOODS (ICTF2010)

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRADITIONAL FOODS (ICTF2010), At Pondicherry University.

Food is an integral part of all cultures and has been co evolving parallel to human civilisation. With rapid urbanisation and modernisation, some of the traditional foods have been either become extinct, marginalised or some others have been retaining their prominence in the society through adaptations. In the recent years, there has been increasing interest towards traditional foods throughout the world due to their importance in health, nutrition as well as their immense commercial potentials. In addition, there has also been an initiative to conserve the traditional foods before they become extinct.

The first International conference on Traditional Foods will be a point of convergence of the theory and the practice of the discipline of Food Science and Technology with an emphasis on ‘Traditional Foods’. The thrust area would be to augment every facet of Production, Processing and Professionalisation of Traditional Foods with a scientific temper, in such a way that a viable sustainable corridor for market is created. The Conference features specialised programs that hub the progressive role of emerging technologies in global food industry encompassing the sectors of health, nutrition, safety, quality and functionality of the products simultaneously addressing every associated dimensions of commercialisation when the product is marketed. Researchers, Academicians, Entrepreneurs from Food Industries, Owners of Small Scale Industries, Equipment Manufacturers and Progressive Farmers can look forward for a dynamic exchange of information pertaining to the recent trends of the researches, technology and market developments. Eminent scientists and leading experts have consented to enrich the intellectual exercise and enhance the understanding of the discipline as a whole.

Main thrust of this conference is to bring scientists and professionals working with or interested in traditional foods to come together and discuss the recent advancements in the field as well as to discuss how to harvest the full potentials of traditional foods in the changing world scenario.
Scientific developments and future potentials of Traditional Foods will be presented through various sessions with prime themes on:

o Diversity of Traditional Foods
o Nutraceutical and Functional Properties
o Nutrigenomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
o Fermented Foods and Starter Culture
o Modern Technologies
o Food Safety and Quality Assurance
o Future Potential and Commercialisation
o Novel Concepts in Traditional foods
o Genetically Modified Crops and Traditional Foods


Conference Flyer:

The first International conference on Traditional Foods will accentuate the science, applications and benefits of traditional foods with a core thrust on creating market opportunities for a variety of technological developments.

The organizing committee is mounting specialized programs that fulcrum the escalating role of emerging technologies in global food industry trends such as health, nutrition, safety, quality and functionality as well as featuring market aspects and associated commercialization of products.

Scientists, Entrepreneurs from Food industries, Equipment designers and Researchers can look forward to dynamic information exchange and the latest research results, technology and market developments delivered by eminent Scientists worldwide.

Scientific developments and future potentials of Traditional Foods will be presented through sessions. The prime themes of contemplation include

• Diversity of Traditional Foods
• Nutraceutical and Functional Properties
• Nutrigenomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
• Fermented Foods and Starter Culture
• Modern Technologies
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Future Potential and Commercialization
• Novel Concepts in Traditional foods
• Genetically Modified Crops and Traditional Foods

The conference and venue offers an excellent opportunity for food industry and equipment suppliers to participate as a sponsor.

For more information contact:

Dr. Prathap Kumar Shetty.H
Organizing Secretary, ICTF 2010
President AFST(I),Pondicherry Chapter
Department of Food Science and Technology
Pondicherry University-605014
Email: ictf2010@gmail.com
www.pondiuni.edu.in/events/ictf2010/

Programme:

The program for ICTF 2010 is under construction. Please check back again for the updated schedule, speakers and topics.

Sessions include:

* Diversity of Traditional Foods
* Nutraceutical and Functional Properties
* Nutrigenomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
* Fermented Foods and Starter Culture
* Modern Technologies
* Food Safety and Quality Assurance
* Future Potential and Commercialisation
* Novel Concepts in Traditional foods
* Genetically Modified Crops and Traditional Foods

Accommodations:

With prior notice, suitable accommodation can be arranged in and around Puducherry City. The tariff for various budget travelers ranges from Rs.1000/- to Rs.5000/- per day. Limited student’s accommodation can be arranged on first –cum-first serve basis at concessional rates of Rs.150/- per day either in hostel or dormitory. The delegates are requested to book their accommodation on or before October 20, 2010 against advanced payment.

For further details regarding accommodation, you may send an email to ictf2010@gmail.com

Call for Abstracts:

ICTF-2010 will bring together eminent researches all around the world to swap research upshots and address open issues in aspects of Traditional foods.

TOPICS:

The Conference is soliciting state-of-the art research papers in the following areas of interest

* Diversity of Traditional Foods
* Nutraceutical and Functional Properties
* Nutrigenomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
* Fermented Foods and Starter Culture
* Modern Technologies
* Food Safety and Quality Assurance
* Future Potential and Commercialisation
* Novel Concepts in Traditional foods
* Genetically Modified Crops and Traditional Foods

The last date for sending the Abstracts has been extended for the convenience of the participants to 1st October, 2010.

Accommodations:

With prior notice, suitable accommodation can be arranged in and around Puducherry City. The tariff for various budget travelers ranges from Rs.1000/- to Rs.5000/- per day. Limited student’s accommodation can be arranged on first –cum-first serve basis at concessional rates of Rs.150/- per day either in hostel or dormitory. The delegates are requested to book their accommodation on or before October 20, 2010 against advanced payment.

For further details regarding accommodation, you may send an email to ictf2010@gmail.com

Important Dates:

Paper Submission: 01-10-2010
Notification of Acceptance: 15-10-2010
Author's Registration: 01-10-2010
Conference Dates: 1-3 December 2010

Registration:

The details of Registration fees are as under

Title Till 1-10-2010 After 01-10-2010

AFST(I) MEMBER Rs.3,500.00 Rs.5,500.00
NON MEMBER Rs.3,750.00 Rs.5,750.00
STUDENT- AFST(I) MEMBER Rs.1,500.00 Rs.2,500.00
STUDENT- AFST(I) NON MEMBER Rs.1,750.00 Rs.2,750.00
FOREIGNERS-AFST(I) MEMBERS US $300.00 US $350.00
FOREIGNERS-AFST(I) NON MEMBERS US $400.00 US $450.00

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

* Participation in the Technical Programme
* Badge
* Lunch
* Conference bag
* Conference document
* Coffee breaks
* Welcome reception
* Conference dinner (Full delegates only )

PAYMENT DETAILS:

Registration should be done only in the form of Demand Draft. Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of "ICTF, FST, PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY", payable at Puducherry and it should be send along with the Pre-Registration receipt.

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Refund and Cancellation Policy:

All requests for refunds must be received in writing
In case of any cancellation prior to 31st October 2010, 50% of the payment will be refunded.
In case of cancellation after 31st October 2010 no refunds will be made
Refunds will be handed back only after the conference.

Note : There are limited spot Registrations available. However, the Registration kit is not guaranteed for spot registration. For further details regarding registration; please send an email to ictf@gmail.com

Contact Us:

Dr. Prathap Kumar Shetty H
Organizing Secretary , ICTF 2010
President AFST(I), Pondicherry Chapter
Department of Food Science & Technology
Pondicherry University, Puducherry - 605 014
Phone: +91-413-2917243, Hand Phone: 9443194875
E mail : ictf2010@gmail.com
Website : http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/events/ictf2010

Dr. Haripriya S
Convenor, ICTF 2010
Secretary AFST(I), Pondicherry Chapter
Department of Food Science & Technology
Pondicherry University, Puducherry - 605 014
Phone: +91-413-2917243, Hand Phone: 9443194879
E mail : ictf2010@gmail.com
Website : http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/events/ictf2010

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