1st Annual Conference
September 28–29, 2017 – LAU Beirut
Covered food science & technology, food safety, processing, and environmental impacts. Marked the beginning of LAFST’s academic–industry collaboration.
2nd Annual Conference
September 27–28, 2018 – LAU Beirut
Topics included pre-harvest factors, food security and risk management, environmental pollution’s impact on food industries, food adulteration, and innovation in food economics.
3rd Annual Conference
September 26–27, 2019 – LAU Beirut
Theme: Food Science, Technology and Environment. Gathered academics, researchers, government officials, and industry leaders. Led to a major policy decision requiring food factories in Lebanon to employ specialized food safety controllers.
Joint Online Mini-Symposium – World Food Safety Day
June 10, 2024 – Online
Organized by GHI, LAFST, NDU, and MEFOSA. Discussed food safety in religious dietary laws, genetic toxicology, and the microbiome’s role in food systems.
“Navigating the World of Food Safety” Webinar
June 10, 2024 – NDU
Hosted by NDU with GHI and LAFST. International experts explored food safety risks and mitigation strategies across the food chain.
“Food Safety: Science in Action” Webinar
June 10, 2025 – NDU
Organized by NDU’s Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences with GHI and LAFST. Focused on food microbiology, regulatory frameworks, and safety challenges in public health.