🌍 Call for Papers: International Conference on Emerging Food Studies (ICEFS 2026) – Jaipur, India

The Faculty of Science & Humanities and the Research & Development Cell of Poornima University, Jaipur, are proud to announce the International Conference on Emerging Food Studies: Intersections of Culture, Science, and Sustainability (ICEFS 2026), scheduled for January 9–10, 2026, in Hybrid Mode.

As the world continues to explore the cultural, environmental, and technological significance of food, this conference offers a unique platform for interdisciplinary collaboration across humanities, science, and sustainability studies.

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📖 Conference Theme

The conference addresses how food intersects with culture, science, technology, and sustainable development. It invites critical discourse on how food shapes — and is shaped by — memory, identity, migration, health, policy, and innovation.

Topics include:

• Food, Migration, and Memory

• Nutrigenomics and Personalized Nutrition

• Food and Environmental Humanities

• Culinary Cultures and Inventive Flavours

• Sustainable Food Production and SDGs

• Gastronomy, Folklore, and Digital Narratives

• Food Justice, Policy, and Public Health

• Technological Innovation in the Food Industry

Explore the full list of sub-themes here.

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🗓 Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 August 2025

• Abstract Acceptance Notification: 25 August 2025

• Full Paper Submission: 25 October 2025

• Full Paper Acceptance: 30 November 2025

• Early Bird Registration: 10 November 2025

• Late Registration (₹500 extra): 20 November 2025

• Conference Dates: 9–10 January 2026

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✍️ Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts: 300–350 words (Word format, Times New Roman, 12 pt, single-spaced)

• Indicate track, mode (online/offline), keywords, author details

• Full papers must follow journal guidelines for publication consideration

• Submission portal: Microsoft CMT Submission Link

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📚 Publication Opportunity

Accepted and presented papers will be submitted to Peter Lang (confirmed) or SCOPUS-indexed journals (to be confirmed) for publication in the conference proceedings.

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💸 Registration Fee

Category	Early Bird	Late Fee
Faculty (National)	₹8000	₹8500
Faculty with Intl. Co-Author	₹6500	₹7000
Faculty (International)	$120	$150
Industry Professional	₹10000	₹10500
PG/PhD Students	₹5000	₹5500
Participants (No Paper)	₹1500 (Scholars) / ₹2000 (Academicians)	—

Note: Publication fees are non-refundable.

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🏛 About Poornima University

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Poornima University is a UGC-recognized institution dedicated to interdisciplinary research, innovation, and academic excellence. With over 8000 students and diverse programs, PU is a rising hub of transformative learning.

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📬 Contact & Queries

For submission, registration, or publication queries:

• 📧 Dr. Udit Mamodiya – assoc.dean_research@poornima.edu.in

• 📧 Dr. Priyanka Yadav – priyanka.yadav@poornima.edu.in

• 📧 Dr. Sucharita Sharma – sucharita.sharma@poornima.edu.in

🌐 Official Website: https://icefs.poornima.edu.in

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🌱 Join us in reimagining food as a cultural artifact, a scientific subject, and a sustainable future driver. Submit your abstract today and be part of this dynamic international dialogue!

 Call for Papers: International Conference on Emerging Food Studies (ICEFS 2026) – Jaipur, India