
Hosting institution
Contact e-mail address: fosamedconference@uit.ac.ma
Background and objectives
Agriculture and food production are crucial sectors that play an essential role in providing food security and nourishment to our ever-growing global population. This Congress aims to bring together leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and ideas on the latest advances in agrifood research and innovation. The event provides a unique opportunity to discuss challenges facing the industry, explore emerging trends, and identify solutions to the complex issues related to food industry. We hope that this Congress will promote collaboration between different stakeholders and stimulate new initiatives that contribute to more sustainable and resilient food systems. We look forward to productive discussions and fruitful outcomes from this gathering.
Call for papers
We invite researchers and professionals to submit their paper or poster proposals to the FoSaMed International Conference. Contributions from original results of empirical, conceptual, or experimental research work in the broad area of food safety are most welcome for presentation.
Broad topics and themes for the conference include, but not limited to:
- Food quality and safety
- Innovation in food processing
- Risk management in the food industry
- Product traceability
- Agro-ecology and sustainable farming practices
- Agrifood business
- Consumer and market trends
- Food production and processing practices
- Food and health
- Ethical aspects in the food industry
- Institutions and food control system in Morocco
Important dates
Abstract submission deadline: 15th October
Abstract acceptance: 30th October
Conference registration: 30th October to 15th November through the QR code below or using this link
Conference dates: 28 and 29 November, 2023
Deadline for submission of full papers: 31st January 2024
Submission requirements
The abstracts should be submitted on EasyChair
Fill in and upload the abstract using this template. Please (i) add the authors, their email addresses, and affiliations; (ii) complete the title, the abstract and the keywords; (iii) choose the type of presentation (oral or poster) and identify the topic.
Languages for submission and presentation of papers
English and French (the congress does not offer simultaneous translation service).
Organising Committee
Local Organising Committee from UIT, Kenitra, Morocco:
Abdelaziz Chaouch
El Mahjoub Aouane
Youssef Abousaleh
Rachid Bengueddour
Brahim Bourkhis
Nabyl Berrid
Mohammed Bouziani
Said Chakiri
Larbi El ouahidi
Karima Essalmaoui
Amar Habsaoui
Laamari Hlou
Driss Hmouni
Sultana Inekach
Sakina Lahmidi
Nabil Layachi
Driss Moumen
Mohammed Ouhssine
Keltoum Rahali
Amine Rkhaila
Rajaa Seghiri
Younes Taboz
Malika Tiskar
Ismail Zidane
Aziz Ettahir
Hamid Remli
Zouhir Sadoune
Abdellatif Bour
General coordination:
El Mahjoub Aouane (IBN Tofail University)
Abdelaziz Chaouch (IBN Tofail University)
Sónia Bombico (University of Évora – CIDEHUS & MED/CHANGE)
Marta Laranjo (University of Évora – MED/CHANGE)
Ludovica De Benedetti (UNIMED)
Honorary Committee
Pr. Abdellatif Miraoui (Minister of Higher Education, Morroco)
Pr. Mohamed Larbi Kerkeb (President of the IBN Tofail University)
Pr. Mohamed Ebn Touhami (Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Kenitra)
Pr- Mohamed Chafik El Idrissi (Directir of ENSA, Kenitra)
Scientific Committee
Abdelaziz Chaouch (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
El Mahjoub Aouane (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Youssef Abousaleh (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Rachid Bengueddour (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Brahim Bourkhis (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Said Chakiri (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Larbi El ouahidi (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Karima Essalmaoui (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Amar Habsaoui (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Tarik Ouchbani (Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II, Morocco)
Aadil Bajoub (National School of Agriculture, Meknès, Morocco)
Ibrahim Toufik (National School of Agriculture, Meknès, Morocco)
Hssaine Boualam (National School of Agriculture, Meknès, Morocco)
Ennahli Said (National School of Agriculture, Meknès, Morocco)
Laamari Hlou (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Driss Hmouni (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Sakina Lahmidi (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Mohammed Ouhssine (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Keltoum Rahali (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Rajaa Sghiri (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Ismail Zidane (UIT, Kenitra, Morocco)
Saadia Zriza (Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II, Morocco)
Idrissi Idrissia Janati (Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II, Morocco)
Khadija Lamrani (Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II, Morocco)
Ajal Amine (Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco)
Abdeslam Asehraou (University Mohammed Premier, Morocco)
Bouchra El Guerrouj (University Mohammed Premier, Morocco)
Ennouamane Saalaoui (University Mohammed Premier, Morocco)
Redouane Benabbes (University Mohammed Premier, Morocco)
Marta Laranjo (MED/CHANGE – Universidade de Évora, Portugal)
Miguel Elias (MED/CHANGE – Universidade de Évora, Portugal)
Cristina Queiroga (MED/CHANGE – Universidade de Évora, Portugal)
Ana Cristina Arguilheiro Santos (MED/CHANGE – Universidade de Évora, Portugal)
Susana Guix Arnau (University of Barcelona, Spain)
Francisco Perez-Cano (University of Barcelona, Spain)
Cristina Garcia (University of Barcelona, Spain)
Doctoral Committe
Azeddine Aiyar
Brahim Ouakhazan
Choukri El Manjra
El Aboubi Meriam
Elbachir Bourouah
Elmoukharbich Abdelkader
Farima Ezzahra Achibat
Hajar Kodad
Khadija Atfaoui
Laila Ibouyen
Mariem Ilamas
Rabab Zaki
Speakers

Joan Romanyà
Soil Science Professor
University of Barcelona (UB)

Thaer Yaseen
Regional Officer for Plant Protection and Production
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Hamid Felloun
Director of FENAGRI
FENAGRI – Fédération Nationale de l’Agroalimentaire


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