The Food & Beverage Environmental Conference (FBEC) Poster Sessions, held both April 1 and April 3 of the conference, provides a socially conducive forum for presentations of a broad array of technical subjects to conference attendees. Lively, informal interaction between presenters and attendees should promote mutual learning and help in developing professional contacts. PLEASE NOTE: All poster presenters are required to register for the conference at the applicable category rate.

A poster is a presentation that conveys a technical topic, with the authors present to guide the viewer and answer questions. Posters can be traditional documents mounted on freestanding bulletin boards or can be information displayed via alternative media. Posters work best when they address a specific situation and are divided into sections such as problem definition, goals, activities undertaken and results. Graphical material such as diagrams, photograms and charts can aid in effective communication.

All poster proposals will be reviewed by the Poster Session Chair and Co-Chair with opportunity for providing feedback. Additional guidelines will be provided to accepted posters.

Posters are welcome that address the theme or any of the session topics of this year’s conference.

This year there are two poster categories. When submitting the abstract, please note the appropriate category:

1. Project Poster – Poster must be approved for presentation by the food and beverage processor. Attendance by that processor at the poster session is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory.

2. Innovative Solutions Poster – Posters in this category do not require a food and beverage processor.  This poster will present a new technical solution that the industry could benefit from.  It can address current or new problems on the horizon.