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
FIRST PART
08.30 – Welcome coffee
09.00 – Official opening of the 12th edition of the IFS Conference in Romania
– Ionuț Nache, General Manager INAQ Consulting, IFS Representative in Romania
09.10 – Official opening of the 12th edition of the IFS Conference in Romania
– Stephan Tromp, Managing Director IFS Management GmbH
– Stephan Tromp, Managing Director IFS Management GmbH
09.15 – Building Trust: Safe Food and Resilient Supply Chains
– Mario Schuster, Market Development Director IFS Management GmbH
– Mario Schuster, Market Development Director IFS Management GmbH
09.40 – Message of A.N.S.V.S.A. at the IFS Conference official opening
– Ing. Monica Neagu, Director of the Non-Animal Food Safety Directorate
09.50 – Experiences from the Integrity Program with Integrity on-site checks in Romania/Eastern Europe
– Thomas Neuhaus, Deputy Director Quality Assurance & Integrity Program, IFS Management GmbH
10.00 – GFSI updates and accreditations; IFS Food 8: most seen failures, figures Romania, new Doctrine main content
– Chryssa Dimitriadis, Director IFS Standard Management, IFS Management GmbH
10.15 – Food industry 5.0.: risk in the digital-human ecosystem
Hygiene – a standard for business growth, not just compliance.
Hygiene – a standard for business growth, not just compliance.
– Andreea Voicu, Healthcare & Food Industry Account Manager SEE/UA/CIS Sales Romania/Bulgaria, Essity
10.40 – IFS Logistics, IFS Broker: most seen failures, figures Romania, new Doctrines main content
– Mariana Estrada, IFS Logistics Standard Manager, IFS Management GmbH
11.00 – IFS HPC 3 – most seen failures, figures Romania, technical update
– Sybil-Marie Deinhard, IFS Standard Manager, IFS Management GmbH
11.15 – Effective solutions for safety and hygiene in the food industry
– Maria Yovcheva, PR & Key Account Manager, Biotrend Plus SRL
11.30 – 12.00 Coffee break
SECOND PART
12.00
Partnerships between large retail chains and manufacturers in Romania.
Kaufland & suppliers in the Romanian food industry. Supporting local producers.
Partnerships between large retail chains and manufacturers in Romania.
Kaufland & suppliers in the Romanian food industry. Supporting local producers.
– Loredana Samoilă, PR Manager Kaufland România
12.15
A.M.R.C.R. message at the official opening of the IFS Conference
A.M.R.C.R. message at the official opening of the IFS Conference
– George Bădescu, Executive Director A.M.R.C.R.
12.30
M&A processes. What do they involve? How do we prepare?
Partnering with an investment fund for business development
M&A processes. What do they involve? How do we prepare?
Partnering with an investment fund for business development
– Claudiu Negrișan, Senior Partner BoldMind Capital Partners
13.15
Competitiveness through optimized processes. Solutions for the FMCG & Retail industry.
- CWS Boco România – Andrei Teaha, Country Managing Director CWS Workwear Romania: Benefits of outsourcing to a full service of providing and sanitizing work uniforms vs. in-house laundry. Benefits of the outsourced service of providing and sanitizing work uniforms from the point of view of ESG norms.
- Axiven Pest Control – Angelos Spiliotis, Co-Owner & Managing Director at AXIVEN PEST CONTROL: From compliance to value: how pest control contributes to sustainability and cost reduction.
- Testo România – Horațiu Bașa, Managing Director Testo România: Digital control – how software solutions reduce the risk of non-compliance.
- IT Genetics – Ștefan Axinte, Co-foundor IT Genetics, Marian Chirica, Business Development Manager IT Genetics: The product with digital identity: traceability, validation and automation in IFS certified processes.
- ICA Research & Development – Alexandru Cîrîc, General Manager: 360° quality assurance. How ICA R&D infrastructure supports the performance objectives of IFS Food certified companies.
14.30 – 15.30 Lunch break
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
Loredana Samoilă
PR manager Kaufland România
Andreea Voicu
Healthcare & Food Industry Account Manager Essity Romania
Andrei Teaha
Country Managing Director CWS Workwear Romania
Angelos Spiliotis
Co-Owner & Managing Director at AXIVEN PEST CONTROL
Claudiu Negrisan
Senior Partner at BoldMind Capital Partners
Alexandru Ciric
General Manager at ICA Research & Development
Maria Yovcheva
Public Relations & Customer Relations Manager Biotrend Plus
Thomas Neuhaus
Deputy Director Quality Assurance & Integrity Program
Horațiu Bașa
Managing Director Testo România
Marian Chirica
Business Development Manager IT Genetics
Ștefan Axinte
Co-fondator IT Genetics
George Bădescu
Director Executiv AMRCR
Ionuț Oprea
Brand Manager TB magazine
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 partners
Registration
Days
Hours
Minutes
EARLY BIRD
February 16th – March 31st
200 €
100 €
+ VAT
STANDARD
April 1st – April 30th
200 €
150 €
+ VAT
LATE
May 1st – May 12th
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!
Would you be interested in discovering the benefits of partner status? Ask us about partnership!
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