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

JIFSAN-CFS³ Advisory Council Annual Symposium, The Hotel at the University of Maryland; College Park, Maryland USA; October 4-5, 2023

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

Background

AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday expectations across food science, regulatory, and policy environments, but many teams are still asking where does AI actually add value, and how do we use it responsibly? Join industry government, and scientific leaders to explore how AI is moving beyond hype into practical application while also navigating real watchouts and necessary oversight that come with the use of AI tools.

Some Topics the Symposium Will Cover


  • AI in Practice: What It Can (and Can't) Do Today - Cut through the noise and understand where AI meaningfully supports food safety, regulatory, and nutrition decisions.
  • From Pressure to Strategy: Making AI Work for You -Move beyond “being told to use AI” to applying AI in ways that are purposeful, efficient, and defensible.
  • Real-World Applications Across sectors - Practical examples including predictive risk assessment, evidence synthesis, and supply chain insights
  • Trust but Verify: Evaluating AI Outputs - Learn how to identify bias, validate outputs, and avoid over-reliance in scientific and regulatory contexts.
  • The Path Forward: Responsible, Credible Use of AI - How to adopt AI while maintaining scientific integrity, regulatory alignment, and public trust.

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