RAFA 2024 Outcomes

The organizers of the 11th RAFA 2024 would like to thank to all speakers, poster presenters, other participants and sponsors, exhibitors, media and supporting partners for their contributions to very interesting and successful conference.

RAFA 2024 Chairs, Prof. Jana Pulkrabova (University of Chemistry and Technology Prague - UCT Prague, Czech Republic) and Dr. Stefan van Leeuwen (Wageningen Food Safety Research - WFSR, The Netherlands)

RAFA 2024 in numbers:

  • 710 delegates participated
  • 45 countries from 4 continents represented
  • 141 lectures including 28% presented by young scientists
  • 440 posters presented
  • 34 companies exhibited & sponsored & supported the conference
  • 8 media partners collaborated
  • 6 poster awards sponsored
  • 15 vendor seminars organised
  • Regional distribution of all RAFA 2024 delegates: 11.7% Czech Republic, 79.2% rest of Europe (countries with participation above 1% - Austria 3.9%, Belgium 4.5%, Denmark 3.0%, France 6.8%, Germany 15.9%, Greece 1.4%, Hungary 1.0%, Italy 12.4%, Poland 2.8%, Portugal 1.6%, Netherlands 6.2 %, Serbia 1,7%, Spain 3.7%, Switzerland 3.4%, UK 6.8%), 4.5% Asia, 3.1% North America, 0.7% South America, 0.9% Africa
  • Affiliation distribution of all RAFA 2024 delegates: 33% Academia, 24% Industry & SMEs, 17% Research institutes, 12% Governmental bodies, 8% Contract labs, 6% Other organisations (EU, trade organisations, press, other - consultants, NGOs, etc.)
RAFA 2024 Book of Abstracts can be downloaded here
Final RAFA 2024 program can be downloaded here
Poster Awards winners can be found here
Presentation "Summary of RAFA 2024 Highlights" by RAFA 2024 Co-Chair Michele Suman, Barilla Analytical Food Science, Parma, Italy here

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RAFA 2024 media coverage (examples):

RAFA 2024 Highlights: Cutting-Edge Chromatography Techniques for Food Safety and Food Analysis by LCGC

RAFA 2024 Highlights: Contemporary Food Contamination Analysis Using Chromatography by LCGC

Affidia Journal, as the media partner of the 11th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis RAFA2024, had the opportunity to meet and interview several scientists during the RAFA 2024:

  • Prof. Bruno Le Bizec (LABERCA - ONIRIS, Nantes, France) talked about his recent research on the exposome - the totality of environmental exposures impacting human health. Watch video here
  • Dr. Octavian A. Mihalache (University of Parma, Parma, Italy) talked about his recent work on the presence of mycotoxins in plant-based foods. Watch video here
  • Prof. Chris Elliott (Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Great Britain) talked about the critical link between food quality and sustainability, paving the way for responsible sourcing practices. Watch video here

LCGC International and RAFA 2024 present the RAFA 2024 Companion: Hot Topics in Food Analysis

In collaboration with the organizers of the Recent Advances in Food Analysis 2024 conference in Prague, Czech Republic, LCGC International has created a comprehensive e-book featuring cutting-edge topics in food analysis. This collection includes articles on the latest analytical and bioanalytical methods for ensuring food quality and safety, along with interviews with this year´s presenters. Readers will gain valuable insights into current trends, challenges, and innovative solutions in food and natural products analysis.

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RAFA 2024 Preview by LCGC

Inside RAFA 2024: A Conversation With Event Chairs on Food Analysis Breakthroughs and Challenges by Technology Networks

RAFA 2024 Preview by Food Engineering & Ingredients