Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Marriott Ownings Mills
Metro Centre
10101 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21107
1-5 pm Educational Program
5-8 pm Expo & Reception
Tabletop – 6 foot draped table, 2 chairs and company I.D.
$600
Exhibited last year? You’ll need your priority email to register. If it’s missing, email iftexpos@optonline.net for a copy.
The Maryland Section IFT sponsors play a vital role in supporting students in the food science discipline in the Section universities. Their contributions fund scholarships, and professional development, providing students with the resources they need to succeed and shape the future of the food industry. Click the link below for the tiers, benefits, and sponsorship fees.
Sponsorship Opportunities – MDIFT 2026
Bronze – $100 | Silver – $250 | Gold – $500 | Platinum – $1,000 | Titanium – $5,000
When you’ve decided which Sponsorship Package you would like to purchase, click on the level below, add it to your checkout and proceed to payment.
A block of rooms have been reserved at Marriott Owings Mills at Metro Centre at the discounted rate of $185/night for Tue, Apr 28 – Thu, Apr 30 (2 nights). Book by Friday, March 7, 2026. Call the Hotel Reservation Line at (800) 228-9290 and provide code MDIFT to receive the discounted rate or click the link below.
Book your group rate for MDIFT Suppliers Night
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PANEL DISCUSSION:
Food Policy at a Crossroads: Science, Safety and the Future of Regulations
1:00 – 1:40 PM Science, Risk, and Misinformation: How Food Policy is Actually Being Made in 2026
1:40 – 2:15 PM Discussion & Q&A
2:20 – 3:00 PM The State Patchwork Problem: When Local Food Laws Collide with National & Global Supply Chains
3:00 – 3:35 PM Discussion & Q&A
3:40 – 4:20 PM The Future of GRAS
4:20 – 5:00 PM Discussion & Q&A
Maryland IFT
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