A Taste of Culture: Understanding the Global Consumer and Sensory Perception

Sensory Food Network Ireland is delighted to host the European Sensory Science Society (E3S) Annual Symposium on May 9th, 2018 at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, Ireland.

The chosen theme for the one day symposium is ‘A Taste of Culture: Understanding the Global Consumer and Sensory Perception’, with presentations from the leading experts in sensory and consumer science. This symposium also provides excellent international networking opportunities for all attendees. 

As the theme suggests the programme will focus on the cultural aspects of sensory science, thus appealing to a wide audience. The programme also includes a student session and a session focused on ‘non-food’ sensory science.

The European Sensory Society General Assembly, which is a closed meeting for E3S members, will take place on Tuesday May 8th, along with meetings of the working groups associated with ES3. 

Registration, Session Topics & Speakers 
Registration for the symposium will open on Wednesday, May 9th at 8.30am and the event will commence at 9.15am with the following confirmed speakers. 
Session 1: Sensory Science and the Consumer
Speakers: Dr Ciarán Forde, National University of Singapore; Ms Helen King, Bord Bia, Ireland; Dr Linda Farmer, AFBI, Northern Ireland.

Session 2: Cultural Aspects of Sensory Science
Speakers: Dr Julien Delarue, AgroparisTech, France; Dr Maurice O’Sullivan, UCC, Ireland; Dr Kieran Kilcawley, Teagasc, Ireland.

Session 3: Sensory Science: Beyond Food
Speakers: Dr Liz Sheehan, SRL, Ireland; Ms Celine Marque, Oriflame, Ireland; Dr Tracey Larkin, LIT, Ireland.

Student Competition 
There is an opportunity for students to present their research in a dedicated student session, where six ten minute oral presentations will feature. A poster presentation session will also take place throughout the day. Details on abstract submission are available on the E3S website.

Accommodation

A limited number of rooms are reserved at the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown.

To book call 00 353 1 8977777 quoting  ‘E3S Symposium’.

For more information contact sensoryfoodnetworkireland@teagasc.ie

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