The State of Food Safety Professionals in a High-Risk World

Jun 10, 2026 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time)

Webinar Description

Organized by IAFP and Partnership for Food Safety Education

The State of Food Safety Professionals in a High-Risk World brings together industry leaders and frontline experts to explore the evolving challenges facing today’s health and food safety professionals. This 60-minute webinar examines what’s changed and what’s ahead through a panel discussion. Hear real-world perspectives and practical insights on the state of food safety professionals. Join us to learn, connect, and engage with leaders committed to advancing and strengthening the food safety profession.

Webinar Goals

● Raise awareness of the co-hosting organizations as trusted leaders and advocates for health and food safety professionals, academics

● Highlight current challenges, trends, and pressures facing the profession

● Provide practical insights and peer validation for attendees

● Position the hosts as ongoing resources (education, tools, community, research)

Presenters

  • Kali Kniel, Speaker S.Hallock DuPont Chair, Microbial Food Safety Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Animal and Food Sciences·University of Delaware
  • Yaohua (Betty) Feng, Speaker Associate Professor of Food Science·Purdue University
  • David Fikes, Moderator Executive Director & VP, Communications and Community/Consumer Affairs·The FMI Foundation
  • Steve Kenney, Speaker Good2Grow