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Archived Webinars

• What is a Culture of Hygienic Design, and How Can We Develop This Culture? Aug 26, 2026

  Even the most perfectly designed equipment is only as effective as the culture that operates and maintains it. This webinar explores what it truly means to build a culture of hygienic design — one that extends food safety ownership beyond quality teams to every role in the organization, including engineers, maintenance, warehouse staff, and frontline operators. Drawing on real-world case studies from legacy facility upgrades, participants will discover how organizations can use equipment installation and line expansion as cultural inflection points. Speakers will address the unique challenges of engaging multicultural and multilingual workforces, aligning organizational values with individual motivations, and communicating the business case for hygienic design to financial decision-makers. Through a conversational, roundtable format, attendees will leave with practical strategies to foster a proactive, shared hygienic design mindset across their entire organization.

  Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify the foundational leadership behaviors required to embed hygienic design as a shared organizational value — from the C-suite to the production floor.

  2. Apply practical strategies for engaging multicultural and multilingual workforces in hygienic design principles, including the use of visual communication, translation tools, and culturally responsive training approaches.

  3. Connect individual motivations to organizational hygienic design goals by developing a values alignment framework that links each employee’s personal “why” to the broader food safety culture.

  4. Leverage legacy facility upgrades and new equipment installations as strategic opportunities to implement and reinforce hygienic design culture, supported by real-world case study examples from the food industry.

  Presenters

  • John Boyce, Speaker Cultivate SA
  • Tia Glave, Speaker Catalyst Food Leaders
  • Gaurav Khatiwada, Speaker Joy Baking
  • Rob Kooijmans, Moderator Food Safety Experts
• Building Food Safety Culture: Practical Tools for Small and Medium-Sized Companies Aug 20, 2026

  Building a strong food safety culture can be challenging, particularly for small and medium-sized food companies with limited resources. This session will explore practical approaches to assessing, strengthening, and sustaining food safety culture across an organization. Participants will receive an overview of the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness’s award-winning Food Safety Culture Toolkit, a free resource featuring assessments, educational modules, videos, games, and other ready-to-use tools designed to support culture improvement efforts. Speakers will also share insights from the Alliance’s Food Safety Culture Mentorship Program, highlighting how small and medium-sized companies have worked alongside industry leaders to turn culture concepts into measurable action.

  Learning Objectives:

  Identify key elements of a positive food safety culture and their role in supporting organizational performance and risk reduction.
  
  Describe practical tools and strategies that small and medium-sized food companies can use to assess and strengthen their food safety culture.
  
  Explore real-world examples of how organizations have leveraged assessments, training resources, and peer learning to drive meaningful culture change.

  Presenters

  • John Boyce, Speaker Cultivate SA
  • Adriana Santoya, Speaker Lakeside Foods
  • Monica Khoury, Speaker Nestlé
  • Lily Yasuda, Moderator Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness
• IAFP Pre- Annual Meeting Information Webinar Jul 10, 2026

  Organized by the IAFP Membership Committee

  The purpose of this Pre-IAFP Annual Meeting webinar is to ensure that attendees are well-prepared and informed for the upcoming event in New Orleans. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the meeting’s structure, schedule, and key sessions, helping them navigate the conference with confidence. They will also be introduced to the major themes of the meeting, allowing them to identify priority topics and plan their engagement accordingly.

  In addition, the webinar will familiarize attendees with the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the meeting app, ensuring a seamless and efficient on-site experience. The session will also provide an opportunity to address questions, clarify logistical details, and offer practical recommendations so attendees feel fully prepared.

  Beyond these core objectives, the webinar will cover important topics such as travel logistics, conference etiquette, program highlights, family and exhibitor information, and key events including the Welcome Reception and networking opportunities. This comprehensive overview ensures that participants are equipped for a successful and rewarding experience at the IAFP Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

  Learning Objectives:

   1. Understand the Structure and Format of the Upcoming Meeting

  Attendees will gain a comprehensive overview of the IAFP Annual Meeting schedule, key sessions, and event structure, ensuring they are well-prepared for participation

  2. Explore Key Topics and Sessions

  Participants will be introduced to the major themes of the conference, allowing them to identify key areas of interest and plan their engagement with the event content.

  3. Learn How to Navigate the Meeting Location and Meeting App

  Attendees will become familiar with the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans and the meeting app, including how to access sessions, networking opportunities, and conference resources, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

  4. Clarify Meeting Expectations and Answer Questions

  Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification on logistical details, expectations, and recommendations, ensuring they are confident and prepared for the event.

  Presenters

  • Aaron Pleitner, Speaker
  • Dale Grinstead, Speaker
  • Angela Walla, Moderator