Functional Foods for Human Health.
International Conference on:
Functional Foods, Precision Nutrition & Gut Microbiota
Plant Based Foods ⁕ Dietary Ecosystems ⁕ Microbiome Research
Three days of research, clinical evidence and dialogue on how food, the microbiome and personalised nutrition are reshaping human health by bringing together scientists, scholars, food technologists and industries from across the world.
About the conference
Where Functional Food Meets the Gut Microbiome
An international gathering of researchers and entrepreneurs from the UK, Singapore and India, spanning Plant Biology, Microbiology, Nutrition Science and Clinical Medicine.
Three days to close the gap between global microbiome research and the dietary ecosystems that shape billions of lives.
3
days of sessions & networking
20+
invited speakers & panellists
50
poster presentations
What the Conference will do:
01
Examine how plant-based functional foods help manage metabolic syndrome and inflammation
02
Facilitate cross-regional collaborations between researchers
03
Support early-career scientists in understanding cutting-edge science and its translational outcomes
04
Encourage data sharing, inclusion and long-term partnerships
Conference Themes
Unified Voices, Varied Perspectives
The program is structured around five conference themes and two poster presentation themes that explore the journey from food and nutrition to their impacts on different factors.
Conference Themes
Ethnic Foods and their Effects on Diabetes, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress.
Precision Nutrition for Human Health.
Nutrition and its Effect on Gut Microbiota in Diabetes, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress.
Plant Metabolites and their Effects on Diabetes, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress.
Poster Themes
Session 1
Plant Metabolites and their Effects on Diabetes, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
Session 2
Nutrition and its Effect on Gut Microbiota in Diabetes, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
*Selected Poster Presenters will have the chance to deliver a 5-minute flash talk on the main stage.
Call for Abstracts
Important Dates for Abstract Submission
We invite original research, clinical studies and reviews aligned with any conference theme, for oral or poster presentation.
Oral Flash Talks
5-minute time slots during themed sessions, chosen from a list of shortlisted posters.
Poster presentations
Displayed on first day of the conference.
Poster size: 45 inches (height) and 32 inches (breadth).
Best Presentation award
Open to PhD students and Post-doc/early-career researchers presenting original work.
25 September 2026
Abstract Submission Opens
Portal opens for oral and poster presentation abstract submissions across all themes.
12 October 2026
Submission Deadline
Last date to submit an abstract for review.
14 October 2026
Acceptance Notifications
Authors are informed of oral or poster placement on their registered email address.
17 October 2026
Conference Registration Deadline
Last date to register for the 3-day conference through the official online portal.
Format: Abstracts of up to 250 words, structured in Word document, to be
submitted through the online portal.
Registration Details
Conference Registration Fees
All fees are in Indian Rupees and include:
- Access to all sessions,
- Conference Kit,
- Refreshments including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee/tea during the Conference
- Presentation/ participation certificates (Please note that accompanying individuals will not receive conference kit and presentation/participation certificates)
- Attendees will get only certificate of attendance and will have limited benefits
- Please note: Registration fee does NOT include accommodation.
Category
Registration Fee (INR)
Research Scholars
Rs. 4,000/-
Post-doctoral Fellows / Early Career Researchers
Rs. 6,000/-
Industry Representative
Rs. 8,000/-
Attendees
Rs. 2,500/-
📣 Last date to register for conference: 17 October 2026
🛏 Organizers will facilitate paid accommodation for registered participants upon request, submitted along with the registration form well in advance.
Sponsorship and Advertisement Details
Sponsorship Plans
For sponsorship, we have three plans:
Platinum Sponsorship
Rs. 2 Lakh
(Brand plus logo mentioned as Industrial Partner on conference flyer, in abstract book and other promotional materials, 1 stall / table space (based on the location finalised) to display products for one day of the conference with two employees on stall)
Gold Sponsorship
Rs. 1 Lakh
(Brand plus logo mentioned only in the abstract book, 1 stall / table space (based on the location finalised) to display products for one day of the conference with one employee on stall)
Silver Sponsorship
Rs. 50,000
(Brand plus logo mentioned in the abstract book, 1 stall / table space (based on the location finalised) to display products for one day of the conference with one employee on stall)
Bronze Sponsorship
Rs. 25,000
(1 stall / table space (based on the location finalised) to display products for one day of the conference with one employee on stall)
For placing advertisements in the Abstract Book of the Conference, we have three options:
Type of Advertisement
Costing
Full page advertisement on back page of the abstract book on glossy paper
Rs. 20,000/-
Full page advertisement on the inside page of the abstract book on glossy paper
Rs. 10,000/-
Half page advertisement inside the abstract book on plain paper
Rs. 5,000/-
Get in touch with the organizers for additional information or sponsorship opportunities.
Organized by
Organizing Institutions
Savitribai Phule Pune University,
Pune, India
Dept. of Science & Technology,
Nottingham Trent University, UK
Agharkar Research Institute,
Pune, India
Pune Knowledge Cluster
(Publicity Partner)
Patrons and Organizing Committee
Guided by Academic Leaders and Pioneers in Food & Nutrition Science
The Organizing Committee
Guide
Dr. Shekhar Mande
President INSA, India and Distinguished Scientist, Bioinformatics Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Chief Patron
Prof. Suresh Gosavi
Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Co-Patron
Prof. Parag Kalkar
Hon’ble Pro-Vice Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Convenor
Sr. Prof. M. M. Sardesai
Head, Dept. of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Co-Convenor
Prof. Gyanendra Tripathi
Associate Dean, Research, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
Co-Convenor
Dr. Prashant Dhakephalkar
Director, DST - Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
Co-Convenor
Dr. Somnath Nandi
Head, Dept. of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Anjali A. Kulkarni
Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Swapnil Kamble
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Kamlesh Jangid
Scientist E, Bioenergy Group, ARI-MACS, Pune
International Advisory Committee
Prof. Kalidas Shetty
Director, Global Institute of Food Science, North Dakota SU, USA
Prof. Max Nieuwdorp
Internal Medicine-Diabetes, UMC Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dr. Sang Hyun Moh
CEO/CTO, Anti-Ageing Res. Inst., Bio-FD&C, S. Korea
National Advisory Committee
Prof. W. N. Gade
Vice President, Vishwakarma University, Pune, India
Prof. J. K. Pal
Emeritus Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute (DYPBBI), Pune, India
Dr. J. J. Jadhav
Former Distinguished Scientist & DG, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bengaluru, and Distinguished Prof., Dept. of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
Dr. P. P. Kulkarni
Sci. 'F', Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, India
Prof. A. A. Kumbhar
Dept. of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
Dr. S. H. Nile
Sci. 'C', National Agri-food and Biomanufacturing Institute (NABI), Mohali, India
Dr. D. S. Sidhaye
Dept. of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
Conference Speakers
Meet Our Speakers
Plenary Speakers
Prof. Tulika P. Shrivastava
Systems Biology Lab, IIT Mandi, India
Prof. Ena Ray Banerjee
Professor, Dept. of Zoology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
Dr. Vineet Ahuja
Dept. of Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
Dr. Sharmila S. Mande
Ayush Distinguished Chair for Ayurveda Biology & Basic Sciences, Pune, India
Dr. Padma Ishwarya S.
Senior Scientist, Good Food Institute India (GFI), Mumbai, India
Dr. Purnima Sharma
Managing Director, Biotech Consortium India Ltd. (BCIL), New Delhi, India
Dr. Sridevi A. Singh
Ex Director, CFTRI, Mysore, India
Sr. Prof. Uday S. Annapure
Head, Dept. of Food Engg. & Technol., ICT, Mumbai, India
Prof. Lesley Hoyles
School of Science and Technology, NTU, UK
Prof. Nik Morton
School of Science and Technology, NTU, UK
Prof. Gyan Tripathi
Associate Dean for Research, School of Science and Technology, NTU, UK
Dr. R. Kumar
Sci. G & Centre Head, DRDO-DFRL, Mysore, India
Dr. Yogesh Shouche
Deputy Director, SCAN Research Trust, Bengaluru, India
Dr. Mojibur Khan
Head, Life Sciences Divn., Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (DST, GOI), Guwahati, India
Entrepreneur Speakers
Dr. Rashmi P. Kulkarni
Executive Director, ARNALIFE Pte Ltd., Singapore
Dr. Amol Raut
Founder – AiRGenomix Pvt Ltd., Pune, India
Mr. Indraneel Chitale
Managing Partner, Chitale Bandhu, Pune, India
Dr. R. Gaikaiwari
Chairman & MD, HiTech Biosciences India Ltd., Pune, India
Dr. Shrikant Pawar
MD, Pro Toniq Products Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India
Dr. Pia Sanyal
Co-founder, Potion First, Proxi Farma Pvt Ltd., Pune, India
Dr. Shweta Uttam
Ex-CEO, AIC-SEED, IISER, Pune, India
Dr. Sharvari S. Sathe
Ex-VentureBlick, Pune, India
Contact Us
Get in Touch
General Enquiries
ffpngm2026@gmail.comPhone Numbers
Dept. Office Phone No: 020-25622290/99
Dr. Anjali A. Kulkarni: +91-9422318742 (Organizing Secretary)
Dr. Swapnil Kamble: +91-9404726353 (Organizing Secretary)