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14th E3S Annual Symposium and General Assembly 2026 SENS(E)ATIONAL SWITZERLAND – “From Tradition to Innovation” 26 -27 March 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland Organised by Food Sensory Science Group (IG Sensorik) in collaboration with the European Sensory Science Society. As our food systems face increasing complexity — from global supply chain disruptions to evolving consumer preferences […]

12th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research 8-11 September 2026 | Oslo, Norway Abstract submission deadline: 13 March 2026 The European Sensory Science Society (E3S) and the Norwegian Sensory Network together with Nofima have the pleasure to invite you to the 12th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research ‘A Sense of Impact’. EuroSense […]

July 27 – August 1, 2026 | Nha Trang University For nearly two decades, SPISE has served as a vibrant forum for sensory and consumer scientists, industry professionals, and students to exchange groundbreaking ideas, share research, and collectively advance the field in Asia. Building on the success of SPISE 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, […]

A proposed research agenda for advancing opportunities and overcoming challenges Take a minute to reply and help research into what should be included in the research agenda for understudied populations in consumer research. Carlos Gomez-Corona, Tobias Otterbring, Sara R. Jaeger

Tiny tasters, big challenges!Advances in Sensory Methodologies with Children: Recent Insights and Applications 14th November 2025, 9.30 – 11.15 CET Registration at: https://forms.gle/LVWfDNCyg6PJstMg9 Join us for a webinar organized by the E3S Children Working Group focusing on methodological approaches in sensory and consumer research with children. We are delighted to feature a lineup of highly experienced […]

13 November 2025, 16.00 – 16.45 CEST | Online The coffee club is a casual and engaging networking space, hosted by E3S Next Generation WG and country representatives. It’s designed to foster meaningful connections in an informal setting. On this occasion, the members of the AEPAS Student Group from Spain are going to organise an interesting […]

AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 MARCH 2026 The European Sensory Science Society is pleased to announce that four awards of €1,500 will be given out to PhD students enrolled at Universities in E3S Member countries for their contribution to the Eurosense conference. There will be three traditional E3S PhD awards, and one Special Award in memory of Pieter […]

E3S Next Gen WG: Thanks for chatting with us, Lauren! How did you first get into sensory science? Lauren: I actually started my career as an analytical chemist. I discovered sensory science by chance when I was working analysing the flavour of Cheesy Wotsits! That feels like a lifetime ago now, but I’ve been in […]

6-7 November 2025 | Bremen, Germany Since 2012, DGSense has been organizing the German Sensory Days, an annual symposium at the national level and in German-speaking countries. The events are also open to non-members and, with approximately 150 participants per year, attract considerable interest in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Workshops Sensoriktage 2025 Following the success […]

We are pleased to announce that AFNOR (France) has officially resumed the secretariat of ISO/TC 34/SC 12 Sensory Analysis. After 2 decades of dedicated management and support by IRAM (Argentina) of the secretariat, AFNOR is now excited to continue the important work that has been initiated and looks forward to collaborating with all members to further […]

Couldn’t attend all the E3S Symposium 2025 in Rennes? No worries! This page gathers the presentations from the symposium so you can catch up on the content at your own pace. Keynote – “Is it the name, or is it the impact? A sensory and consumer science changing with the times” Prof. Paula Varela-Tomasco, E3S […]

16 August 2025, 8.15 – 16.30 GMT-4 | Philadelphia, PA, USA Dr. Michael Nestrud has recently launched the globally oriented First Position Training and Consulting, www.fp-tc.com, a new venture focused on helping sensory and insights professionals connect product research to the latest science — with training that’s modern, impactful, and rooted in the realities of […]

10 July 2025, 09:00 – 17:00 | University of Oxford, UK Booking Link: IFST Oxford Food Summit 2025: Designing adaptive food systems for sustainable nutrition | Institute of Food Science and Technology Fee: IFST Members £145, Non-members £255 A groundbreaking symposium exploring innovative strategies to design sustainable, adaptive food systems. This event is a must-attend […]

National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: United Kingdom – UK IFST Sensory Science Group Title of the thesis: Mapping the barriers and facilitators to diversification of the food systems with underutilised and neglected crops Supervisors: Dr Amalia Tsiami, University of West LondonDr Philippa Ryan, The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Name of the […]

National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: Italy – Italian Sensory Science Society (SISS) Title of the thesis: Thermal Taster Status: impact on food sensory perception and consumer preferences Supervisors: Luisa Torri, University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo Name of the PhD Program: Ecogastronomy, food sciences and cultures Affiliation of the PhD candidate […]

Paris, France This role will required regular traveling (20% per month) to the site in Geneva, Switzerland. As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With a comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science […]

Application Deadline: October 31st 2025 The Giract European PhD in Flavor Research Awards is now in its 16th edition, thanks to 7 industry sponsors: Ajinomoto, Asahi Group Foods, Givaudan, Kerry, Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, Biospringer by Lesaffre and PepsiCo. This consortium aims to raise awareness of the industry and career opportunities in order to increase the flavor research talent pool […]

The PhD programme in Agrifood and Environmental Sciences aims to train researchers of international standing, capable of designing and conducting research activities in the fields of agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. Students acquire knowledge and develop skills in a multidisciplinary research area that includes modern agriculture and, more broadly, the human interaction with the environment. […]

13 June 2025, 12.00 – 12.45 CEST | Online The coffee club is a casual and engaging networking space, hosted by E3S Next Generation WG and country representatives. It’s designed to foster meaningful connections in an informal setting. The topic will remain a surprise until the session – adding a touch of intrigue to the […]

Location: Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium Place of work: On site As a CSI & application technician, you will ensure smooth delivery of applications and high quality sensory data for strategic projects in close collaboration with the technologists and the Consumer & Sensory Insights (CSI) team. You will be responsible for training and managing the internal sensory panel […]

National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: Ireland – Sensory Food Network Ireland Title of the thesis: Enhanced and novel ingredients in hybrid meat products to improve overall quality Supervisors: Simona Grasso, UCD Name of the PhD Program: Upcycled food and hybrid meat Affiliation of the PhD candidate and country: UCD, Ireland Year […]

National sensory science society membership of the PhD candidate: Spanish Professionals Association of Sensory Science (AEPAS) Title of the thesis: The social construction of volcanic wine in the Canary Islands: discourse, perception and representation Supervisors: Pablo Alonso González (IPNA-CSIC), Eva Parga Dans (IPNA-CSIC) Name of the PhD Program: PhD Territory and Society Affiliation of the […]

Beyond Boundaries: Expanding the Horizons of Sensory Science Organised by French Society of Sensory Analysis (SFAS) in collaboration with the European Sensory Science Society. 19 May 2025: E3S General Assembly 20 May 2025: E3S Symposium Rennes, France Sensory science is taking power, and our robust methods now help industries far more diverse than sole traditional […]

NaileR: Bridging AI with Sensory and Consumer Data 19 May 2025 Monday | Rennes, France (and hybrid: Zoom) 13:00-15:00 CET What will you get out of the workshop? At the end of this workshop, you will have understood how to combine language models and statistical analysis. You will be able to interpret QDA data automatically. […]