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4th NIZO Plant Protein Functionality Conference

Name: 4th NIZO Plant Protein Functionality Conference
Start: 2026-10-13
End: 2026-10-16
Location: Papendal Hotel and Congress Centre

Hosted by Elsevier

13 – 16 October 2026
Papendal Hotel and Congress Centre, Papendal, Netherlands
Agriculture & ForestryFood Science & Technology

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13 sessions across 3 days

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4th NIZO Plant Protein Functionality Conference is a conference held 13 – 16 October 2026 in Papendal Hotel and Congress Centre, Papendal, Netherlands, organised by Elsevier.

Dates:: 13 – 16 October 2026
Format:: In person
Venue:: Papendal Hotel and Congress Centre, Papendal, Netherlands
Subjects:: Food Science & Technology
Organiser:: Elsevier
Official website:: nizoplantproteinconference.com

The 4th NIZO Plant Protein Functionality Conference brings together leading experts from academia, research institutes, and industry to exchange knowledge on plant-based and fermentation-derived proteins. The event explores protein functionality across diverse biological origins, connecting disciplines such as protein chemistry, processing, physics, and nutrition.

Objectives

To advance research that enables sustainable, nutritious, and appealing foods by translating scientific insights into practical solutions for next-generation protein ingredients and foods.

Who should attend

Leading experts from academia, research institutes, and industry working in protein functionality and alternative proteins.

Organising Committee

Steven Cornet - Chair, NIZO Joanna Folan - Elsevier Celine Brattinga - NIZO Fred van de Velde - NIZO

Scientific Committee

Steven Cornet - NIZO Fred van de Velde - NIZO Gijs Vreeke - Wageningen University & Research Renske Janssen - NIZO Emma Teuling - NIZO René Floris - NIZO

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Wed, 14 Oct 2026NETZSCH Workshop: Applying rheometry techniques for food processing and digestionWorkshop09:00 Sydney Room6 sessions this day
Thu, 15 Oct 2026Early Career Researcher Award CeremonyPlenary12:20 Sydney Room6 sessions this day
Fri, 16 Oct 2026NIZO Site visit (Tour 1)Oral session1 session this day

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Sushil Dhital, Australia Didier Dupont, INRAE, France Nadia Erkamp, The Netherlands Els de Hoog, The Netherlands Sean MacEachern, USA Gijs Vreeke, The Netherlands Anja Wagemans, Germany

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