New Deadline for early bird registration: 31st March.
New deadline for early registration and abstract oral presentation
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to SLIM 2026, the twelfth edition of the renowned international congress dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in the shelf life of packaged food. This event will take place at the Faculty of Biology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC, Spain), and is organised by the FoodChemPack USC research group in collaboration with the Italian Scientific Group of Food Packaging (GSICA).
Over the years, SLIM has become a global reference for researchers, professionals, and industry leaders seeking to exchange insights, discuss current developments, and explore future applications in the field of food shelf life.
The SLIM 2026 program will address key topics shaping the future of food preservation, packaging, and sustainability, including:
- Shelf Life Modelling, Testing & Prediction
- Shelf life modelling and prediction
- Shelf life testing methods
- Assessment and validation techniques
- Functional properties related to shelf life
- Emerging & Innovative Technologies for Shelf Life Extension
- Novel food processing technologies
- Smart and active packaging technologies
- Integration of food quality and safety parameters
- Sustainable Packaging, Materials Innovation and Safety Issues
- Packaging sustainability and innovation
- Recycled and eco-designed materials
- Safety and regulatory issues in packaging
- Trends in biodegradable/compostable materials
- Food Quality, Safety & Shelf Life Interactions
- Functional food properties and stability
- Food and packaging interactions
- Nutritional and sensory quality
- Food spoilage and preservation
- Policy, Consumer Trends & Sustainability in Shelf Life and Packaging Strategies
- Consumer perception and acceptance of shelf life and packaging solutions
- Regulatory frameworks for shelf life labelling and sustainable packaging
- Food waste reduction through shelf life and packaging optimisation
- Circular economy and lifecycle analysis applied to packaging systems
The congress will feature plenary sessions, invited keynote lectures, oral and poster presentations, fostering an international forum where academia and industry meet to share cutting-edge knowledge and promote collaboration toward safer, more sustainable food systems.
We warmly invite you to join us in Santiago de Compostela to be part of this exciting event where science, innovation, and sustainability come together to extend food shelf life.
With our warmest regards,
Letricia Barbosa Pereira
Ana Rodríguez Bernaldo de Quirós
Raquel Sendón García
Conference Chairs, SLIM 2026
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