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Annual Symposium

IMPI's 42nd Symposium

MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY

New Orleans ImageConnect and learn from microwave energy experts from around the world!

Join us and be part of the IMPI-42 experience: where knowledge is shared, networking is prolific and the program offers topics of interest to everyone involved in the usage and theories of microwave science. Each year, IMPI brings together researchers from across the globe to share the latest findings in microwave science.

This year features a topic-focused symposium, bringing together all of the information you need to know to create a successful food product that meets quality and safety standards, as well as an understanding of recent developments and applications in other non-communications uses of microwave energy.

SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE

  • Experience basic, intermediate and advanced instruction on microwave energy and how it applies to food product development, chemistry and materials processing.
  • Learn about the factors that affect microwave power so that you can create better products for consumer use.
  • Attend technical sessions featuring the latest research and findings in microwave energy and RF field studies.
  • Discover factors that influence microbial inactivation during microwave cooking
  • Understand product packaging design and implications
  • Examine the latest temperature measurement techniques and industry best practices
  • Learn how to identify and circumnavigate the issues created by the lack of uniformity in microwave heating
  • Discover the latest labeling concerns for microwave products on the consumer market
  • Network with the world’s foremost microwave researchers and scientists, broaden your circle of colleagues and enjoy all New Orleans has to offer!

WHO ATTENDS IMPI'S SYMPOSIA?

This year's annual symposium is designd specifically for basic-to-intermediate level food product and application researchers and developers in both consumer and industrial fields. It will provide an intermediate level of education for other professionals involved in advanced food and agricultural research and applications, including brand managers, microwave product specialists, scientists and academic researchers.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

In a special arrangement with IMPI, Chateau Sonesta is pleased to extend discounted room rates of $105 per night for premium rooms for all reservations received prior to May 25, 2008. Click here for reservation details.