The Future of Food is Calling! Why You CANNOT Miss ICEFS 2026!

Ever wondered how your grandmother's secret recipe connects to global climate change? Or how a simple meal can unlock forgotten memories and shape entire cultures? If your mind just lit up, then get ready, because the

International Conference on Emerging Food Studies (ICEFS 2026) is about to redefine how we think about food, culture, science, and sustainability!

Hosted by the visionary

Poornima University in Jaipur, India, and organized by their dynamic Faculty of Science & Humanities and Research & Development Cell, ICEFS 2026 is set to be a groundbreaking event on January 9-10, 2026. And here’s the best part: it's a

HYBRID MODE conference, meaning you can join the revolution from anywhere in the world!

Why Food is the Hottest Topic in Research Right Now!

Forget everything you thought you knew about "food studies." This isn't just about recipes; it's a profound exploration of how food influences our identities, drives social change, and stands at the intersection of our past, present, and future.

As Marion Nestle brilliantly articulated, food has emerged as a serious academic field and an agent for social change. It's a site of memory, indigeneity, and cross-cultural communication. Think about it: food survives migrations, transcends boundaries through collective memories, and acts as a "coded form of connotative language". This conference is where we unpack all of it – from how food choices reflect societal structures to the vital role of sustainable production in a climate-conscious world.

A Feast of Ideas: What You'll Explore

ICEFS 2026 isn't just a conference; it's a vibrant marketplace of interdisciplinary thought! Researchers and practitioners from Humanities, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Food & Nutrition, Environmental Studies, and many more allied disciplines will converge to present fresh perspectives.

The thematic areas are incredibly diverse, inviting discussions on everything from:

• Cultural and Social Dimensions of Food: Food, Trauma, Migration, and the meanings behind our cuisines.

• Gendered Representations of Food: How food and culinary practices intersect with gender.

• Food and the Digital Age: Exploring Food and Digital Humanities.

• Technological Innovations & the Future of Food: From culinary fusion to sustainable production systems.

• Food, Environment & Sustainability: Delving into UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2 & 12) and addressing climate change through food systems.

• Food Security and Social Justice: Understanding the politics of care and access to nutrition.

This is your chance to contribute to a field that's not just academically rich, but profoundly impactful on society!

Publish Your Research with Global Visibility!

One of the most exciting aspects? All accepted and presented papers will be submitted for publication to

Peter Lang (a confirmed partner) or SCOPUS-indexed conference proceedings (to be confirmed)! Imagine your insights reaching a global audience!

Key Dates to Mark Your Calendar:

Don't miss these important deadlines:

• Submission of Abstracts: August 15, 2025

• Acceptance on Abstracts: August 25, 2025

• Full paper submission: October 25, 2025

• Conference Dates: January 9-10, 2026

Ready to Be Part of the Food Revolution?

Registration and publication fees vary by category (Faculty, Research Scholars, Students, Corporate).

For abstract and paper submissions, use the CMT Link:

https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICFS2026.

For more details, visit the official website:

https://icefs.poornima.edu.in/ or send your queries to

conference.dfshs@poornima.edu.in.

This is more than just a conference; it's a movement towards a better, more sustainable, and culturally rich understanding of food. Join Poornima University in shaping the future of food studies!

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