ABOUT IFS CONFERENCE
2026
12th edition
The IFS Conference has become a reference event for the food, household and personal care products, FMCG and retail industries.
It provides an ideal framework for industry specialists to meet, to meet their partners, collaborators, customers, suppliers, and certifiers.
The conference discuss the latest updates and requirements of IFS standards, together with solutions for their efficient implementation (IFS Food 8, IFS HPC 3, IFS Logistics).
- 14 May 2026
- 08:30 - 17:00
- Crowne Plaza Hotel
17
EDITIONS
3
COUNTRIES
2500+
PARTICIPANTS
245+
SPEAKERS
Topics
News and developments in
IFS standards
IFS Supply Chain Solutions & Supply Chain Processes Check
ESG and sustainability in the food and logistics industry
Implementing IFS Food 8: challenges, solutions, and best practices
Networking and strategic partnerships through IFS certification
Supply chain risk management
New trends in international certification and regulations
The role of training and professional development in certification
The future of food safety and certification in the FMCG industry
Partnerships between major retail chains and manufacturers in Romania
Success stories
Competitiveness through optimized processes. Solutions for the FMCG & Retail industry
M&A processes. What do they involve? How do we prepare?
Why attend the IFS 2026 Conference?
Access to the latest IFS standards
Presentation of the updated versions of IFS Food 8, IFS HPC 3, IFS Broker 3.2, IFS Logistics 3, IFS PACsecure 3, IFS Wholesale Cash and Carry 3, IFS Supply Chain Solutions, IFS Supply chain processes check standards.
Networking opportunities
Connect with industry experts, partners, and potential customers for collaborations and business development.
ESG insights
Discover IFS ESG Check, the self-assessment tool for sustainability and compliance with environmental, social, and governance requirements.
Industry updates and best practices
Learn about the latest requirements and trends in food safety, logistics, and sustainability directly from professionals.
Export preparation
IFS standards are a "passport" to international markets, facilitating compliance and increasing credibility with business partners.
Interactive sessions: questions and case studies
Participate in debates with industry experts, analyze relevant case studies, and identify concrete solutions to the challenges you face in your daily work.
Agenda
PRIMA PARTE
08.30 – Welcome coffee
09.00 – Deschiderea oficială a celei de-a 11-a ediții a Conferinței IFS în România
– Ionuț Nache, Director General INAQ Consulting, Reprezentant IFS în România
09.10 – Deschiderea oficială a celei de-a 11-a ediții a Conferinței IFS în România
– Stephan Tromp, Director General IFS Management GmbH
– Stephan Tromp, Director General IFS Management GmbH
09.15 – Actualizarea pieței de certificare din România
IFS Supply Chain Solutions 2025 – Furnizarea unui cadru ușor de utilizat pentru gestionarea riscurilor lanțului de aprovizionare
– Mario Schuster, Market Development Director IFS Management GmbH
– Mario Schuster, Market Development Director IFS Management GmbH
09.40 – Mesajul A.N.S.V.S.A. la deschiderea oficială a Conferinței IFS
– Ing. Monica Neagu, Director al Direcţiei Siguranţa Alimentelor de Origine Nonanimală
09.50 – Mesajul A.N.P.C. la deschiderea oficială a Conferinței IFS
– Paul Anghel, Director General A.N.P.C.
10.00 – IFS Food 8. Studii de caz. Feedback după auditurile de certificare 2023-2024
– Chryssa Dimitriadis, Director IFS Standard Management, IFS Management GmbH
10.15 – Programul de Integritate (PI) al IFS: Diferite activități IP – Cifre și numere – Accent IP pe România
– Joachim Schulz, Director IFS Quality Assurance Management, IFS Management GmbH
10.40 – IFS Logistics 3. Feedback după auditurile de certificare 2023-2024
– Mariana Estrada, IFS Logistics Standard Manager, IFS Management GmbH
11.00 – IFS HPC 3. Feedback după auditurile de certificare 2023-2024
– Sybil-Marie Deinhard, IFS Standard Manager, IFS Management GmbH
11.15 – Soluții IFS Supply Chain. Verificarea proceselor IFS Supply Chain. Verificarea IFS ESG.
– Théo Marie, Sustainability Project Manager, IFS Management GmbH
11.30 – Soluții eficiente pentru siguranță și igienă în industria alimentară.
– Yordanka Yanusheva, PR & Key Account Manager, Biotrend Plus SRL
– Yordanka Yanusheva, PR & Key Account Manager, Biotrend Plus SRL
11.45 – 12.00 Pauză cafea
PARTEA A DOUA
12.00 – 12.15 – Mesajul A.M.R.C.R. la deschiderea oficială a Conferinței IFS
– George Bădescu, Director Executiv A.M.R.C.R.
12.15 – 12.45
Parteneriatele între marile lanțuri de retail și producătorii din România.
Auchan & furnizorii din industria alimentară din România
Parteneriatele între marile lanțuri de retail și producătorii din România.
Auchan & furnizorii din industria alimentară din România
Tiberiu Dănețiu & invitații săi
12.45 – 13.30
Povești de succes:
- Carmistin The Food Company – Octavian Păltănea, Director Dezvoltare Carmistin The Food Company
- Artesana – Sergiu Mulțescu, Director General Artesana
- Silvania Bio – Dacian Badea, Director General Silvania Bio
- Film prezentare Cris-tim
13.30 – 14.30
Competitivitate prin procese optimizate. Soluții pentru industria FMCG & Retail.
- CWS Boco România – Andrei Teaha, Country Managing Director CWS Workwear Romania
- Axiven Pest Control – Angelos Spiliotis, Co-Owner Axiven & Managing Director Axiven Pest Control România
- Testo România – Horațiu Bașa, Managing Director Testo România
- IT Genetics – Radu Puiu, Chief Revenue Officer IT Genetics
- AB Tehnic – Adrian Bălăoi, CEO Frigo Consult Tehnic AB
- NSF România – Robert Buta, General Manager NSF România
14.30 – 15.30 Pauza de masă
15.30 – 17.00 Cocktail & Networking
Speakers
Stephan Tromp
Managing Director IFS
Ionuț Nache
General Manager INAQ Consulting, IFS Representative
Chryssa Dimitriadis
Director Standard Management
Sybil-Marie Deinhard
HPC Standard Manager
Mario Schuster
Director of Market Development IFS Management
Mariana Estrada
IFS Logistics standard Manager
Ionuț Oprea
Brand Manager TB magazine
Joachim Schulz
Director IFS Quality Assurance Management bei IFS Management GmbH
Tiberiu Dănețiu
Board member Auchan Romania
Paul Anghel
General Director ANPC TBC
Théo Marie
Sustainability Project Manager
Dacian Badea
Director General Silvania Bio
Angelos Spiliotis
Co-Owner at AXIVEN & Managing Director Pest Control România
Sergiu Mulțescu
Director General Artesana
Andrei Teaha
Country Managing Director CWS Workwear Romania
Horațiu Bașa
Managing Director Testo România
Radu Puiu
Chief Revenue Officer IT Genetics
Adrian Bălăoi
CEO Frigo Consult Tehnic AB
Robert Buta
General Manager, NSF România
Monica Neagu
Director al Direcţiei Siguranţa Alimentelor de Origine Nonanimală
Yordanka Yanusheva
PR & Key account Manager, Biotrend Plus SRL
Octavian Păltănea
Director dezvoltare Carmistin The Food Company
Monica Neagu
Director al Direcţiei Siguranţa Alimentelor de Origine Nonanimală
George Bădescu
Director Executiv AMRCR
Organizers
Partners
Supporting partners
Media & mobility partners
Registration
Benefit from the STANDARD price for the next:
Days
Hours
Minutes
EARLY BIRD
February 16th – March 31st
200 €
100 €
+ VAT
LATE
May 1st – May 13th
200 €
+ VAT
Partnership
You have the opportunity to personalize your participation, so we look forward to receiving your suggestions for approaches, ideas, topics, and themes that represent you, highlight your business, and can add value to your status as a Partner.
We want to make this event a unique experience!
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