1st CFP FOODSIM'2026 - 14th Biennial FOODSIM Conference, April 15-17, 2026, University of Leuven/Campus Ghent, Belgium FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS FOODSIM'2026 The 14th biennial FOODSIM Conference Sustainable Food Systems in a Time of Climate Change University of Leuven/Campus Ghent https://iiw.kuleuven.be/english/ghent Ghent, Belgium April 15-17, 2026 Modeling and Simulation in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering Modeling and Simulation in Quantitative Risk Assessment Modeling and Simulation in Food Safety and Spoilage Modeling and Simulation in Innovative Food Product Design, Protein Rich Food Modeling and Simulation in Innovative Food Production and Processing Technologies Modeling and Simulation in Precision Agriculture and Robotics, Vertical Farming Modeling and Simulation in Food Chains, Energy and Environment Modeling and Simulation in Life Cycle Assessment Modeling and Simulation in Climate Change and Environmental Impact Modeling and Simulation in Food Business and Economics Modeling and Simulation in Food Process Systems Engineering, Food Industry 4.0, Food IoT Multi-scale Modeling Methods, Food Systems Biology and Food Bioinformatics, Data Mining Multi-objective Optimization Methods Advanced Software Tools Poster Session Student Session Tutorials Exhibition Organised by The European Technology Institute and Sponsored by EUROSIS KU Leuven BIOTEC AREA42 University of Skovde University of Zilina GODAN For latest information see: www.eurosis.org or https://www.eurosis.org/conf/foodsim/2026/ AIM OF FOODSIM'2026 We invite you to participate in the 14th biennial FOODSIM2026, which will be held from April 15-17, 2026, in Ghent, Belgium at the University of Leuven/Campus Ghent. FOODSIM'2026 will bring together researchers, food experts, and industrial users to present state-of-art research, new research results, and to exchange ideas and experiences in the modeling and simulation tools used for food processing, quality, safety and sustainability. The general conference theme is "Sustainable Food Systems in a Time of Climate Change". THEMES The conference will cover the following themes: Modeling and Simulation in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering Modeling and Simulation in Quantitative Risk Assessment Modeling and Simulation in Food Safety and Spoilage Modeling and Simulation in Innovative Food Product Design, Protein Rich Food Modeling and Simulation in Innovative Food Production and Processing Technologies Modeling and Simulation in Precision Agriculture and Robotics, Vertical Farming Modeling and Simulation in Food Chains, Energy and Environment Modeling and Simulation in Life Cycle Assessment Modeling and Simulation in Climate Change and Environmental Impact Modeling and Simulation in Food Business and Economics Modeling and Simulation in Food Process Systems Engineering, Food Industry 4.0, Food IoT Multi-scale Modeling Methods, Food Systems Biology and Food Bioinformatics, Data Mining Multi-objective Optimization Methods Advanced Software Tools WORKSHOPS The conference organization is open to suggestions on possible workshops featuring software packages, new hardware or methods used in food simulation. We would like to facilitate the discussions about our research and our new projects. Workshop proposals should be emailed to Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org, by indicating the type of workshop you would like to organize, before OCTOBER 1, 2025. When preparing a workshop submission, please consider the link to the event and the specific nature of your proposal. A confirmation email will be sent to verify that the proposal was received. TUTORIALS Tutorials can be proposed in the following three categories: T1- Introductory tutorials T2- State of the Art Tutorials T3- Software and Modelware Tutorials Tutorial proposals should be emailed to Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org before OCTOBER 1ST, 2025 POSTER SESSION The poster session only features work in progress. Next to the actual poster presentation, these submissions also feature as short papers in the Proceedings. STUDENTS SESSION This session is for students who want to present their work in progress or part of their doctoral thesis as a paper. Student papers are denoted by the fact that only the name of the student appears on the paper as an author. They are published as short papers in the Proceedings. DIVERSE ACTIVITIES For demonstrations or video sessions, please contact EUROSIS. Special session will be set up for vendor presentations in co- ordination with the scientific program. User Group meetings for simulation languages and tools can be organised the day before the conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact the Conference Chairs. We will be happy to provide a meeting room and other necessary equipment. EXHIBITION A special exhibition is envisaged during the conference focused on industrial applications. For more information please contact EUROSIS for further details. Email: Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Send all submissions in an ELECTRONIC FORM ONLY iN Microsoft Word format or Adobe PDF format (PREFERRED FORMAT) indicating the designated track and type of submission (full paper or an extended abstract) to the EUROSIS (Philippe.Geril@eurosis.org). Please provide your name, affiliation, full mailing address, telephone number and Email address on all submissions as well. For submissions please put in the subject of your Email the following indications: FOODSIM'2026 and designated track or USE THE ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM.( https://www.eurosis.org/conf/foodsim/2026/email-reply.html ) Only original papers, which have not been published elsewhere, will be accepted for publication Journal Publication Only accepted and presented extended papers are eligible for journal publication in any of the journals listed here. Quality Control In order to ensure the quality of the proceedings, ISI Web of Knowledge and IET will receive the listing of the actually presented papers, next to the copies of the Proceedings. All EUROSIS Proceedings are ISI and IET referenced and SCOPUS referenced. PAPER SUBMISSION TYPES FULL EXTENDED PAPER (eight pages including abstract, conclusions, diagrams, references. During review, the submitted full papers if excellent can be accepted as an extended 8 page paper otherwise as a regular 5 page paper. Each submission will be reviewed by at least three members of the FOODSIM'2026 International Program Committee. REGULAR PAPER (at least five pages) Participants may also submit a 5 page paper for a regular (5 pages) or short (3 pages) paper or poster, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the FOODSIM'2026 Conference Proceedings. SHORT PAPER (three pages) Participants may also submit a 3 page paper for a short paper or poster, which will be reviewed by the International Program Committee. All accepted papers will be published in the FOODSIM'2026 Conference Proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: ONE (1) AND TWO (2) PAGE PAPERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT EVEN SUBMITTED TO THE REVIEW PROCESS OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD The 2026 FOODSIM Conference Committee will select the Outstanding Paper of the Conference. The author of this paper will be awarded a free registration for a EUROSIS conference. Only papers SUBMITTED AS FULL papers and accepted as EXTENDED papers will be eligible for the Outstanding Paper Award. This award is valid for 2 years from date of receipt. LANGUAGE The official conference language for all papers and presentations is English CONFERENCE VENUE The conference will be held at the University of Leuven/Campus Ghent, Ghent, Belgium https://iiw.kuleuven.be/english/ghent in Ghent https://www.eurosis.org/conf/foodsim/2026/venue.html IMPORTANT DEADLINES EARLY BIRD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 5, 2025 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 5, 2025 LATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2025 NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION: FROM JANUARY 25TH, 2026 Authors provide camera-ready manuscript: FEBRUARY 27, 2026 CONFERENCE at the University of Leuven/Campus Ghent, Ghent, Belgium: APRIL 15-17, 2026 REGISTRATION FEES Belgian VAT is 21% but it can be reclaimed through your university or company Authors are expected to register early (at a reduced fee) and to attend the conference at their expense to present the accepted papers. Without early registration and payment, the paper will NOT be published in the conference Proceedings. In the case of multiple authors, one author should be identified as the person who will act as correspondent for the paper. Non-Authors (students and non-students) can also register for a one day participation of €425 plus VAT (€ 514,25 inc.). On-Site Author and Non-Author Registration Fees Author Members Non-members Before FEBRUARY 27, 2026 € 580 plus VAT (€ 701,8 inc.) € 580 plus VAT (€ 701,8 inc.) € 625 plus VAT (€ 744,15 inc.) After FEBRUARY 27, 2026 N/A € 625 plus VAT (€ 744,15 inc.) € 675 plus VAT (€ 816,75 inc.) Online Authors and Non-Author ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION FEES Only receive an electronic copy of the proceedings Author Members Non-members Before FEBRUARY 27, 2026 € 425 plus VAT (€ 514,25 inc.) € 425 plus VAT (€ 514,25 inc.) € 435 plus VAT (€ 526,35 inc.) After FEBRUARY 27, 2026 N/A € 435 plus VAT (€ 526,35 inc.) € 445 plus VAT (€ 538,45 inc.) On-site Student Author and Non-Author Fees Students who are authors, pay a registration of € 480 plus VAT (€ 580,8 inc.). To qualify as a student author you need to send in together with your paper a copy of your student card. Student papers are only accepted as student papers if and only if the student author is also the ONLY presenter of the paper at the conference. Students who are not authors can participate in the event for € 480 plus VAT (€ 580,8 inc.). Author Members Non-members Before FEBRUARY 27, 2026 € 480 plus VAT (€ 580,8 inc.) € 480 plus VAT (€ 580,8 inc.) € 520 plus VAT (€ 629,2 inc.) After FEBRUARY 27, 2026 N/A € 520 plus VAT (€ 629,2 inc.) € 570 plus VAT (€ 689,7 inc.) Online Student Author and Non-Author Fees ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION FEES Students who are authors, pay a registration of € 335 plus VAT (€ 405,35 inc.). To qualify as a student author you need to send in together with your paper a copy of your student card. Student papers are only accepted as student papers if and only if the student author is also the ONLY presenter of the paper at the conference. Received only the ELECTRONIC proceedings. Student Author Members Non-members Before FEBRUARY 27, 2026 € 335 plus VAT (€ 405,35 inc.) € 335 plus VAT (€ 405,35 inc.) € 390 plus VAT (€ 471,9 inc.) After FEBRUARY 27, 2026 N/A € 355 plus VAT (€ 429,55 inc.) € 405 plus VAT (€ 490,05 inc.) REPLY CARD First Name: Surname: Occupation and/or Title: Affiliation: Mailing Address Zip code: City: Country. Telephone: Fax: E-Mail: Yes, I intend to attend the FOODSIM'2026: [ ] Presenting a paper, by submitting a full paper [ ] Presenting a short paper (by submitting an extended abstract) [ ] Participating in the industrial program [ ] Organizing a vendor session [ ] Proposing a panel discussion (please mention names of panelists) [ ] Contributing to the exhibition [ ] Without presenting a paper The provisional title of my paper / exhibited tool is: With the following highlights: The paper belongs to the category (please tick only one): [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Quantitative Risk Assessment [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Food Safety and Spoilage [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Innovative Food Product Design, Protein Rich Food [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Innovative Food Production and Processing Technologies [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Precision Agriculture and Robotics, Vertical Farming [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Food Chains, Energy and Environment [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Life Cycle Assessment [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Climate Change and Environmental Impact [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Food Business and Economics [ ] Modeling and Simulation in Food Process Systems Engineering, Food Industry 4.0, Food IoT [ ] Multi-scale Modeling Methods, Food Systems Biology and Food Bioinformatics, Data Mining [ ] Multi-objective Optimization Methods [ ] Advanced Software Tools [ ] COST Project Meeting [ ] Poster Session [ ] Student Session [ ] Tutorials [ ] Exhibition Other colleague(s) interested in the topics of the conference is/are: Name: Address: Name: Address: If you would like to receive more information about EUROSIS and its activities, please tick the following box: [ ] YES, I would like to know more about EUROSIS [ ] NO, please remove me from your database. 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