Edition 2025
Session 1
“Ionization Without Borders: Global Insights with Chinese experience in focus”
This session will highlight global trends in food ionization, with a special focus on China’s influence. It will explore the regulatory frameworks, innovation strategies, and market development driving the adoption of ionization technology worldwide. Presentations will showcase China’s two decades of experience, leading companies, advanced facilities, and the range of irradiated products, offering key insights into the country’s policy-driven approach to food ionization and its impact on global markets.
Session 2
“Navigating Regulations: Global Opportunities and Challenges in Food Ionization”
This session will provide an overview of the global regulatory landscape for food ionization, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in adopting international standards. Using China as a key example, the session will explore potential and regulatory hurdles, alongside presentations from other countries that offer diverse perspectives on harmonizing food safety regulations. Attendees will gain insights into the gaps and opportunities in regulatory practices and steps to encourage broader adoption of ionization technology global.
Session 3
“Voices of Innovation: Market Dynamics and Producer Insights on Food Ionization”
This session will highlight insights from fresh produce and food producers, particularly from China, on adopting food ionization over other methods. It will explore how market dynamics, consumer trust, and industry associations have shaped their choices. Attendees will also gain a comparative perspective on the strategies driving ionization adoption across different regions.
Session 4
“Retail Acceptance and fears of a Consumer Backlash”
This session will explore whether consumer or retailer acceptance, or both, is key to the wider adoption of ionized foods. Using China’s success as a case study, we will examine strategies that have boosted acceptance, addressing concerns and demonstrating benefits. Examples from other regions will provide a comparative view of how education, advocacy, marketing, and social media have shaped perceptions and trust in ionized foods, offering insights into how broader acceptance can drive the technology’s wider application.
Session 5
“Cutting Edge: The Next Generation of Food Ionization Technology”
This session will highlight the latest innovations in food ionization, with a focus on China’s research and technological breakthroughs, including advancements from machine providers. It will also compare developments in other leading regions. Attendees will explore how these technologies improve food safety and quality and have the chance to visit advanced irradiation facilities, with insights from industry users on practical applications.
Session 6
“Synergy: Crafting Collaborative Strategies for Advancing Food Ionization”
This final session will focus on shaping a global vision for advancing food ionization. Through a panel discussion, experts from various sectors will collaborate to explore strategies, share best practices, and identify key actions to further enhance the adoption and impact of ionization technologies worldwide.
Session 7
“Pioneering Progress: R&D Breakthroughs in Food Ionization”
This session will showcase the latest research and development in food ionization, with a special focus on contributions from China. It will highlight cutting-edge research, innovative findings, and collaborative projects, including insights from IAEA Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs). Attendees will engage with leading researchers across various sectors, offering a preview of ongoing R&D efforts and setting the stage for in-depth discussions at the upcoming IAEA conference.
