Webinars

The list below shows upcoming webinars held by IAFP and IAFP’s Professional Development Groups (PDGs). Please note that all opinions and statements are those of the individual making the presentations and not necessarily the opinion or view of IAFP.

Upcoming Webinars

  • Ultra-Pure Chlorine Dioxide in Food Protection: Superior Antimicrobial Performance Oct 6, 2026 (2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

    Ultra-pure chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) delivers verified, neutral-pH, broad-spectrum antimicrobial action against bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria), viruses, fungi, and biofilms at low concentrations—without the inconsistent performance or by-products of stabilized chlorite solutions.

    This webinar examines FDA-approved uses (21 CFR 173.300 and Food Contact Notifications) for poultry processing water, fruit/vegetable washes, meat, seafood, and related applications (typically ≤3 ppm residual). In key approved applications, rinsing is not required. Topics include aqueous and gaseous ultra-pure ClO₂ for produce washing, process water treatment, equipment sanitation, CIP systems, and packaging; its advantages in pathogen reduction with minimal quality impact; generation methods; safety; and practical integration into food safety programs.

    Ideal for professionals seeking reliable, regulatory-compliant solutions to strengthen microbial control and extend shelf life.

    Learning Objectives: 

    To demystify ultra-pure chlorine dioxide and its many uses within the food protection industry. This will be achieved by discussing/presenting/answering the following:
    1) What is ultra-pure chlorine dioxide and what is not?
    2) What unique features and benefits does ultra-pure chlorine dioxide offer to the food protection industry?
    3) How is ultra-pure chlorine dioxide created and why is that important?
    4) What areas within food protection should consider using ultra-pure chlorine dioxide?
    5) What are the means of safely applying ultra-pure chlorine dioxide?

    Presenters
    • Patrick Schneider, Speaker CDG Environmental
    • Steve Flieder, Speaker IFC
    • Shamol Vyas, Speaker Gard'N Clean
    • Michael Bixler, Moderator CDG Environmental
  • From “Because I Said So” to “Tell Me Why”: The Generational Shift in Food Safety Culture Oct 8, 2026 (3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

    This webinar explores the generational shift from a traditional “because I said so” approach to a workforce increasingly asking “tell me why.” Rather than viewing that shift as a challenge to authority, we’ll discuss how understanding the “why” can strengthen employee ownership, improve communication, and create a workforce that is more confident speaking up when something isn’t right.

    Presenters
    • Norberto Banda, Speaker FSQA Supervisor, Fiesta Tortillas
    • Debi Hawkes, Speaker Quality Manager, One Produce Company
    • Harmeet Kaur, Speaker Director of GFSI Training and Consulting, ASI KIWA
    • Andrea Griffiths, Moderator Consultant, Griffiths Compliance Solutions
    • Tia Glave, Moderator Co-Founder, Catalyst, LLC