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International Conference on Food Studies
The Sixteenth International Conference on Food Studies is organized by the Food Studies Research Network and focuses on sustainable food production, human nutrition, and the cultural impacts of food systems.
It is intended for researchers and scholars interested in food studies and related interdisciplinary topics. The 2026 conference theme is "Living with Water: Food and Life."
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 10 October 2026 to 12 October 2026
- Location
- Osaka University, Suita, Japan
- Organiser
- Common Ground Research Networks
- Industry
- AgTech
Speaking
Call for speakers
This event publishes a call for speakers. The deadline is unverified, so check the call before preparing a submission.
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Culture
- History
- Food & Beverages
On stage
Speakers
- Ken Albala, Tully Knoles Endowed Professor of History, University of the Pacific, USA
- Takakazu Yumoto, President, Food Study College, Japan
- Aiko Tanaka, Food studies researcher and Representative Director, Japan Food Studies College, Japan
- Yoshiyuki Tatsumi, Director
- Megan A. Carney, Professor and Director, Center for Regional Food Studies, University of Arizona, USA
- Eiichiro Fukusaki, Professor, Sojo University, Japan
On the floor
Sponsor
- University of Osaka, Graduate School of Humanities
Logistics
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