SYMPOSIUM ON SENSORY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

SPISE 2026
Guiding Sustainable Transitions with Sensory Evaluation

Summer Program in Sensory Evaluation 2026
July 27 – August 1, 2026 | Nha Trang University, Vietnam

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Announcement

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

SPISE 2026 explores how sensory evaluation can bridge the gap between sustainability goals and consumer behavior.

Conference Topics

Main Conference Topics

The conference focuses on the following cutting-edge topics in quality management and food safety

Methodological Innovations

AI and digital tools, remote and mobile testing, accessible research protocols in sensory and consumer science.

Sustainable Food Systems

Sustainable, plant-based, and upcycled foods; "green" products and eco-friendly packaging; attitude–behavior gaps.

Sensory Nutrition and Health

Chemosensory function in health and disease, individual differences, and links between perception, diet, and metabolism.
Pre-Conference Workshops

Hands-on Workshops

True to the SPISE tradition, the symposium will be preceded by two hands-on workshops

Workshop 1 (Advanced)

Building and Using Psychometric Scales to Understand and Drive Sustainable Consumer Behavior

Objective: This workshop will equip researchers with advanced knowledge and practical skills to develop and apply robust psychometric scales, enabling deeper insights into consumer food behavior and strategies to promote sustainable choices.

Workshop 2 (Fundamental)

Applying Sensory Evaluation in Quality Control

Objective: This workshop will provide participants with the essential principles and practical techniques of sensory evaluation for effective quality control and product improvement in the food industry.

Important Dates

Key Dates & Deadlines

Mark your calendar with these important dates for SPISE 2026

Apr
30

Abstract Submission Deadline

Submit your abstract for consideration in the conference program

May
30

Full Paper Submission

Submit your complete research paper for publication

May
30

Early Bird Registration

Register early to secure your spot at discounted rates

Jul
15

Standard Registration Deadline

Last chance to register for the conference

Jul
27

Conference Begins

Join us in Nha Trang for scientific excellence

Our Speakers

Keynote Speakers & Committee

Meet our distinguished speakers and committee members

Prof. Hildegarde Heymann

Prof. Hildegarde Heymann

University of California, Davis, USA

Distinguished Professor. Keynote Speaker.

Prof. Jeehyun Lee

Prof. Jeehyun Lee

Pusan National University, Korea

Professor. Keynote Speaker.

Dr. Yuko Kusakabe

Dr. Yuko Kusakabe

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization

Dr. Keynote Speaker.

Registration

Registration Fees

Join us at SPISE 2026. Early bird rates available.

Category Early Bird
(Before May 30)
Standard
(May 30 – July 15)
Symposium: Industry US$150 / VND 4,000,000 US$200 / VND 5,200,000
Symposium: Academia/Government US$120 / VND 3,200,000 US$150 / VND 4,000,000
Symposium: Student/Postdoc US$50 / VND 1,300,000 US$70 / VND 1,800,000
Gala Dinner (July 31) US$35 / VND 900,000 US$50 / VND 1,300,000
Workshop Basic (Jul 27-28) US$310 / VND 8,000,000 US$360 / VND 9,400,000
Workshop Advanced (Jul 29-30) US$360 / VND 9,400,000 US$410 / VND 10,800,000

* Workshop fees include full access to the symposium sessions.

Get In Touch

Contact & Registration

Contact us for more information about the conference and submit your paper.

Contact Information

Phone

+84 918 029 190

Email

spise@hcmut.edu.vn

Address

268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Dien Hong, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.

Hien Thi Nguyen
Secretariat

Dr. Hien Thi Nguyen

HCMUT, Vietnam

Online Registration

Please complete the official registration form via Google Forms to confirm your participation.

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