the Authentic Food Festival and Conference 2026
The Authentic Food Festival & Conference
27-28 May 2026 | Dublin
Register now to the Authentic Food Festival & Conference
Students, don't miss it!
Are you a student? Grab our special rate: €25 (€20 early bird until 31 March 2026)!
To avail this rate, email effcop@ucd.ie right away and be ready to show proof of your university registration.
Spread the word to friends and colleagues for even more fun—we're waiting for you at the Authentic Food Festival and Conference! It'd be a pity to miss all the excitement.
Preliminary Agenda

Abstracts
We are excited to invite submissions of oral and poster presentation abstracts for two focused sessions:
Food Fraud Prevention and Food Fraud Detection 🍽️🔍
We welcome innovative research, practical case studies, and new insights that advance knowledge in these critical areas 🧪📊
📝 Abstract length: up to 200 words
📅 Submission deadline: 21 March 2026
📢 Notification of acceptance: 15 April 2026
🎟️ Registration: All presenters must register for the festival/conference
You still have the time to submit your poster until the 20th of May. The recommended poster size is A0 portrait, which fits the display boards provided at the festival. This corresponds to 84 cm wide × 119 cm high. Please note that on-site printing will not be available. Presenters should bring their printed posters with them. If you prefer to print your poster in Dublin, commercial printing services are available in the city centre, such as Reads.ie and CopyPrint.ie. Any printing arrangements must be organised directly by the presenters in advance
This is your opportunity to share your work with an international community of food scientists, industry experts, and policymakers 🌍👩🔬👨💼, and to contribute to lively, interactive sessions throughout the festival and conference 🎤✨
Speakers, moderators, panel members
Deadlines
ABSTRACTS
📅Submission for oral and regular poster presentations deadline: 21 March 2026
📅Submission last minute poster presentations deadline: 20 May 2026
REGISTRATIONS
📅 Early bird registrations (reduced fee) deadline: 14 April 2026
📅 Regular registrations deadline: 20 May 2026
Proposed Hotels
Hotel Name | Website | Location | Distance from Campus | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Broc House Suites | 1.3 km | ★★★☆☆ | ||
Gleesons of Booterstown | 2.8 km | ★★★☆☆ | ||
Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan Road | 2.5 km | ★★★★☆ | ||
Maldron Hotel, Merrion Road | 2 km | ★★★★☆ | ||
St Helen's Hotel (Raddison Blu) | 2 km | ★★★★★ |


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