iftc 2026

Utrecht, The Netherlands

Organized by Wageningen University and the VICTAM Foundation


Unlocking Innovation: Where Science and Practice Converge at IFTC 2026

Call for papers

To provide a vehicle to enhance cooperation between industries and research institutes and to facilitate creation of innovative projects and collaborations, Wageningen University and the VICTAM Foundation will host the 3rd International Feed Technology Congress (IFTC 2026) directed towards the development of methods and evaluation of animal feed processing.

The Congress will be held during the VICTAM International exhibition in Utrecht, the Netherlands, 2-3 June 2026.

Building on the success of IFTC 2022 in Utrecht and the satellite IFTC meetings in 2023 in Brazil and 2024 in Thailand, this congress will feature compelling keynote speeches and concise presentations on animal feed technology. However, presenters will be given the opportunity to present their latest research findings both from a scientific (first day) or practical (second day) point of view. A thought-provoking workshop is being organized, offering participants the opportunity to engage in discussions and outline priorities for technological research in the coming years (second day). Poster presentations on related topics will also be showcased.

The congress itself includes thematic subjects, the first being research on the valorization of diet ingredients by different or multiple processing methods. The second being process developments and the introduction of new, innovative processes with a third subject that focuses on the technology of feed additives.

Mark your calendar for IFTC 2026 and stay tuned for more details about this inspiring event.



Share your research at IFTC 2026!

After successful editions in 2019 and 2022, under the theme “Animal Feed Technology: Science meets Industry”, IFTC 2026 brings together academia and industry to shape the future of feed technology. 

IFTC aims to align scientific research with upcoming industry trends and to create a shared agenda for innovation in feed processing, premixes, additives, and emerging technologies.

Wageningen University and the Victam Foundation invite researchers, students, and industry professionals to submit their papers for the 3rd International Feed Technology Congress (IFTC 2026), taking place 2–4 June 2026 at Victam International 2026 in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Join us in connecting science and practice – and help define the next five years of feed technology innovation!

Submission deadline: March 31, 2026

Submit to: thomas.vanderpoel@wur.nl  

Join IFTC 2026Join IFTC 2026

The 5th edition of the IFTC conference will be held during VICTAM International 2026. The IFTC conference will take place on Tuesday June 2nd and  Wednesday June 3rd, 2026. You will have the opportunity to listen to presentations of some of the top speakers within the industry. For any questions or information, please e-mail info@iftc.onlinePlease note that the registration is part of VICTAM International 2026 and you that will be re-directed to the registration system. Entrance to the exhibition is free of charge. A fee will be charged for the conference.

Advisory and scientific committeesAdvisory and scientific committees

Advisory Committee:
- Prof. Dr. W.H. Hendriks (Wageningen University)
- Prof. L.A. den Hartog (Victam Foundation)

 
                             

 

Scientific Committee:
- Prof. C. Smits (Wageningen, the Netherlands).
- Dr H. Cheng (Beijing, China)
- Prof. dr. R. Zijlstra (Edmonton, Canada) 
- Prof. dr M. Eeckhout (Genth, Belgium) 
- Dr. D. Miladinovic (Ås, Norway)
- Dr A.F.B. van der Poel (Wageningen, the Netherlands)

 
       

 

Practical Information