Today, October 7, Flavorcon 2024 returns beginning with a pre-event Live Organoleptic Panel. This pre-Con event is set to take attendees on a guided tour through a lineup of organoleptic materials with the help of independent flavorist and “Flavor Bites” columnist, John Wright and PepsiCo junior flavorist Giuseppe Bongiorno followed by a completely new lineup of materials moderated by Bell Flavor & Fragrances principal flavorist, Cyndie Lipka, and junior flavorist Michael Morrison.
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Here's a look at what's to come! Technically day 1, October 8, kicks off the first day of Flavorcon 2024 conference sessions and expo hall exploration. That evening the Opening Reception will be hosted poolside, complete with a DJ, drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Tuesday, October 8
- "How Social Media Can Inspire Innovation in Flavor Formulation" by Addison Cain, Insights & Marketing Lead at Spate
- "Fermentation for Flavor and Functionality" by Suja Senan, Ph.D., Senior Innovation Scientist at Sensient Technologies
- "How NotCo Utilizes AI for Flavor Formulations" by Cindy Sigler, Ph.D., Senior Flavor Scientist, AI and Francisco Clavero, Machine Learning Team Leader at NotCo USA
- "The Flavorist's Take on Artificial Intelligence" with panelists Jenifer Augelli, Senior Flavorist (Givaudan), Trevor Groome, Digital Innovation Platform Lead (IFF) and Paul Ricciardi, Principal Flavorist (Campbell Soup)
- "Navigating the World of Smell and Taste Dysfunctions" by Stephanie Feuer, Co-founder and Executive Director at World Taste & Smell Association
- "John Wright: Ask Me Anything" is an interactive session allowing attendees to ask seasoned flavorist John Wright burning questions related to his career, industry updates, and creative formulation solutions. Wright will also be sharing anecdotes from his past, and his current projects and breaking down how he's seen the industry evolve over the years.
Day 2, October 9, will be the final day of the conference sessions and expo hall excitement.
Wednesday, October 9
- "Have you ever thought about using these components in a chocolate flavor?" by Andrea Albertino, Ph.D., Senior Flavorist / Honorary President at The British Society of Flavourists at Esarom
- "Navigating Regulations & Rising Prices in Citrus Oils Panel" with panelists Pia Henzi (Managing Director, MCI Miritz Citrus Intercontinental LLC ), Kurt Nordman (Director, Citrus Ingredients and Specialties at Citromax) and Richard C. Pisano Jr. (president, Citrus & Allied Essences Ltd.)
- "Swicy: The Fusion of Hot and Sweet" by Shane McDonald, Ph.D., Principal Flavor Chemist at Kalsec
- "How Flavor is Currently Being Utilized in Beer" by Joshua M. Bernstein, Veteran Journalist and Author
- "Understanding Alternatives for Changing the Commercial & Technical Landscape for Vanillin" moderated by Scott Chaplin, Principal at SCMC Consulting with panelists Mahdi Abu-Omar, Founder and CEO at Spero Renewables and Yang Zhou, Global Sales Director at SiyoMicro Biotech
