JIFSAN-CFS3 Annual Symposium: From Data to Decisions: AI Transforming Food Safety and Nutrition

University of Maryland
JIFSAN-CFS³ Annual Symposium
October 21-22, 2026

From Data to Decisions: AI Transforming Food Safety and Nutrition

University of Maryland
Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applid Nutrition (JIFSAN)
Center for Food Safety and Security Systems (CFS3)
Sponsored by: The JIFSAN-CFS3 Advisory Council

Background

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not new; however, the explosion of capabilities that is currently happening is new, and the potential utility within areas such as food and nutrition is exciting. We have all probably heard the headline that AI tools will replace human jobs, and for sure AI is reshaping the workplace, but the real opportunity is for us to learn to appropriately harness and utilize these tools to work smarter and more efficiently than previously possible. Although there is a lot of buzz about the possibilities and how AI tools will revolutionize the food and nutrition sector, the specifics can sometimes be lacking. What exactly can AI do? What do we actually want AI to do? How do we embed AI tools into our work? And perhaps most importantly, how do we know when we can trust the output of an AI tool, and in which cases is the accuracy critical? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, then this symposium is designed for you. Join us to hear specific use cases, explore opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into your processes, be a part of the discussion, and walk away with new insights to explore in your daily work.

Speakers and Panelists

TBD