DUBAI, UAE, 26 October 2023: Dubai Municipality announced that it has opened registration for the 17th edition of the Dubai International Food Safety Conference, which will be held from December 11 to 13 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Making the announcement through a Press release, Dubai Municipality said this year’s conference will delve into the critical theme of ‘The Impact of Climate Change on Food Safety,’ aiming to address pressing issues and foster innovative solutions within the food industry.

Municipality said the conference will bring together 3000 experts, academics, research institutions, local, regional, and international organisations in food safety, nutrition, and food security, as well as companies and institutions operating in the food sector. Moreover, Municipality added that participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, knowledge, and innovations and engage in insightful discussions about the latest trends in food safety and food security. The conference will also host over 80 workshops, seminars, and scientific sessions covering various topics related to food safety and food security, sustainability, best practices, laboratory tests, artificial intelligence, and data science technologies used globally in this field, the Municipality further said.

Municipality said this conference underscores its commitment to bolstering the sustainability of the food sector and laying the best foundations for food health and safety. The conference, Municipality added, also aims to leverage cutting-edge technologies and innovations that contribute to ensuring food security, in line with the goals of the National Food Security Strategy 2051 and Dubai Food Security Strategy to diversify sources of food import, enhance local production, reduce food wastage, enhance food safety and quality and build Dubai’s preparedness to face crises.

Sultan Al-Taher, Director- Food Safety Department, Dubai Municipality and Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Conference, said: “The 17th edition of the Dubai International Food Safety Conference will focus on exploring the influence of climate change on food systems, tackling the associated challenges, devising effective solutions, and strategically utilising available opportunities to bolster sustainability and fortify food security. This initiative holds further significance as it aligns with the upcoming United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), set to take place next month in Dubai at Expo 2020, hosted by the United Arab Emirates.”

Al-Taher said: “The conference will provide an opportunity to stay informed about the latest developments and research in food safety and food security, as well as the best practices that promote food safety concepts. Moreover, the event will delve into strategies for attaining sustainable development and guaranteeing global food security with the participation of legislative and governmental bodies, private sector institutions, and experts in food safety, nutrition, and food security.”

The Dubai International Food Safety Conference, the Municipality added, has achieved remarkable success over its 16-year journey, establishing its reputation as a platform for exchanging experiences, knowledge, and innovations and discussing the challenges faced by the food sector, food safety, supply chains, and the global dynamics impacting this vital sector.

Dubai Municipality also said it offers easy registration through the conference’s website.