Organizer: University of food technologies
XIII Central European Congress on Food - CEFood 2026

Date

September 23rd - 26th 2026

Hour

9:00 h.

Location

Radisson Hotel Plovdiv
Onsite Event

Invitation

Dear Participants,
We, the University of Food Technologies, are privileged and honored to warmly invite you to participate in the 13th Central European Congress on Food 2026 (CEFood 2026), which will be held in the oldest living city in EuropePlovdiv, Bulgaria, from September 23rd to September 26th 2026.
CEFood 2026 will be hosted at the prestigious Radisson Hotel Plovdiv, offering an excellent setting for academic exchange and collaboration in the vibrant cultural heart of Plovdiv. As the European Capital of Culture in 2019, Plovdiv provides a unique blend of history, innovation, and cultural heritage that will enrich the congress experience. Being one of the oldest cities in Europe and a leading educational and research hub, Plovdiv serves as an inspiring location for fostering scientific dialogue and innovation. 
We invite researchers, scholars, professionals, and enthusiasts in the fields of food science and technology, and related topics to present their latest findings and innovations. The scientific program will also encompass areas such as biotechnology, food engineering and industrial technologies, tourism and hospitality, as well as interdisciplinary topics that connect science with practice. Inspiring plenary lectures will serve as the cornerstone for each session in the final program, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration across diverse domains.
Prof. Galin Ivanov, DSc – Rector of UFT and Honorary Congress Chairman
Prof. Georgi Kostov, DSc – Congress Chairman

Location

Radisson Hotel Plovdiv

6 Lev Tolstoy Street, Plovdiv 4017, Bulgaria

Registration

Type of registration feeEarly bird registration fee /until 15 June/Late and on-site registration fee /after 15 June/
Basic fee200 EUR260 EUR
Full fee390 EUR500 EUR
Reduced basic fee (EFFoST members)180 EUR220 EUR
Reduced full fee (EFFoST members)350 EUR450 EUR
Reduced basic fee (students, PhD students)140 EUR180 EUR
Reduced full fee (students, PhD students)270 EUR350 EUR
Industry member fee700 EUR900 EUR

The Basic Fee includes:
Access to the scientific programme and exhibition, delegate kit, certificate of participation, Book of Abstracts (electronic version), one publication (full-text paper in the Congress journal), coffee breaks, and a cocktail reception.

The Full Fee includes:
Access to the scientific programme and exhibition, delegate kit, certificate of participation, Book of Abstracts (electronic version), one publication (full-text paper in the Congress journal), coffee breaks, cocktail reception, three lunches, and two dinners.

Additional publication:
An extra full-text publication in the Congress journal can be requested and paid separately at the price of ЕUR 50.

Schedule

23/09/2026, Wednesday

24/09/2026, Thursday

25/09/2026, Friday

26/09/2026, Saturday

  • 17:00 - 20:00Registration
  • 20:00Welcome cocktail
  • 9:00Official opening
  • 9:30 - 13:00Plenary sessions
  • 13:00 - 14:30Lunch
  • 14:30 - 16:00Plenary sessions
  • 16:00 - 18:00Poster session 1
  • 18:00 - 19:00Workshop
  • 20:00 Dinner
  • 9:00 - 13:00Plenary sessions
  • 13:00 - 14:30Lunch
  • 14:30 - 16:00Plenary sessions
  • 16:00 - 18:00Poster session 2
  • 18:00 - 19:00Workshop
  • 20:00 Dinner
  • 9:00 - 13:00Plenary sessions
  • 13:00 - 14:30Lunch
  • 14:30Congress closing

Committees

Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Georgi Kostov, Galin Ivanov, Georgi Dobrev, Dessislav Balev, Albert Krastanov, Stefan Dragoev, Venelina Popova, Plamen Mollov, Kiril Mihalev, Dasha Mihaylova, Vesela Shopska, Rositsa Denkova-Kostova, Anton Slavov, Tzveta Luizova-Horeva, Kostadin Fikiin, Sonia Burgudzhieva
Scientific Committee
To be announced soon
International Advisory and Honorary Committee
Peter Raspor, Diána Bánáti, Kostadin Fikiin, Kata Galić, Peter Šimko, Viktor Nedović, Vladimir Kakurinov, Ovidiu Tița, Zlatan Sarić
The members of the International Advisory and Honorary Committee understand and exercise their responsibility in promoting CEFood in their countries at all relevant scientific and professional levels and circles.

 

Topics

General topics: Circularity & Consumer Science; Emerging Technologies & Education; Functional & Future Foods; One Health & Omics; Open Innovation & Opportunities; Digital & Green Dimensions
Detailed topics

Call for Abstracts

Аll interested participants are welcomed to submit an abstract in accordance with the guidelines provided below. All accepted abstracts will be included in an official electronic publication.
Abstract_template_CEFOOD26

 

Congress journal

Selected publications from the participation in the congress will be published within the framework of the participation fee in the indexed journal of UFT-Plovdiv “Food science and applied biotechnology” (e-ISSN: 2603-3380; DOI prefix: 10.30721; Edited by: Stefan G. Dragoev) (https://www.ijfsab.com/index.php/fsab).
Food Science and Applied Biotechnology (e-ISSN: 2603-3380) is an international journal that provides an advanced forum for studies related to the fundamentals and innovations in food science and applied biotechnology.
It is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research papers in the areas of food science and technology, applied biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, food process engineering, food chemistry and biochemistry, food microbiology and safety, food ecology and toxicology, food and nutrition, dietetics and catering. The journal ensures rapid turnaround time for reviews and publication.
Food Science and Applied Biotechnology publishes original research papers, review articles, including critical reviews, short communications and technical notes on the latest developments in food science and applied biotechnology, with a strong emphasis on originality and scientific quality.

Accommodation

Radisson Hotel Plovdiv

6, Lev Tolstoy str., Plovdiv

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petia@cmebg.com

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