June 4, 2026 | Chicago, IL
An industry-driven discussion on foreign material prevention, detection, and real-world challenges in food manufacturing.
Foreign material contamination remains one of the least discussed challenges in food safety—despite being a leading driver of U.S. food recalls. The Foreign Material Forum was created to bring this critical issue to the forefront and give it the focused attention it deserves.
Designed for food safety leaders and practitioners, the Forum provides a dedicated venue for candid discussion, shared best practices, and fresh approaches to preventing, detecting, and managing foreign material risks—filling a gap that’s often overlooked at traditional food safety events.
Forum Agenda
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Keynote Address
9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Morning Sessions
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12 – 1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:30 – 5 p.m.
Afternoon Sessions
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5 – 6 p.m.
Networking Reception
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Session Descriptions
MORNING SESSIONS
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Venue & Accommodations
theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel
201 N. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60601
Room block information will be available soon.
Note: This event is open only to food safety industry practitioners. If you do not meet this critieria, FlexXray reserves the right to remove you from the registered attendees.
