ALT We're here in the beautiful seaside city of Long Beach, California, ready to kick off IAFP 2024 at the Long Beach Convention Center. We wish everyone planning to join us for this incredible event safe travels! We want to see you at the IAFP 2024 Welcome Reception if you're here. Join us in room 104 at 5 p.m. — it’s open to all attendees! #IAFP2024 #WelcomeReception #FoodProtection #Networking

ALT Only days remain for applications to participate in the new Food Protection Resource Marketplace at IAFP 2024. This "Idea Cafe" option will allow participants to display newly developed resources during a three-minute presentation and a one-hour showcase. Submit your 300-word summary to Tamara Ford at tford@foodprotection.org by March 20, 2024. The Marketplace is limited to 20 'marketeers.' Resources must be freely available and non-commercialized for non-profit. Examples to display for the Food Protection Resource Marketplace include book reviews; new laws/regulation guidelines; extension and outreach materials; training curricula; and newly developed software or tools.

ALT Time is running out to nominate a worthy colleague for one or more of the IAFP Awards. Applications are also open for the two Travel Awards. Don't wait any longer; the deadline for all nominations and applications is Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (11:59 p.m. Central Time).

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