IFT FLORIDA
SHORT COURSES
FEB 17, 2026
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819
Sebastian L1 Room
See Location HERE
No Registration is Necessary
8:30 - 9:00am:
SHORT COURSE #1
"Navigating the new DGA (Dietary Guidelines for Americans) using natural sweeteners”
By Hank Wang, Technical Director.
Sponsored by howtiangroup.com
9:15 - 9:45am:
SHORT COURSE #2
"Beyond Artificial: Clean-label Color & Taste Enhancements for Modern Consumers”
Alex Sorrentino, Global Applications Team Lead
and Drew Watson, Sales Manager
Sponsored by lycored.com
10:00 - 10:30am:
SHORT COURSE #3
"Coloring Outside the Lines: Navigating the FDA’s 2026 Shift to Natural Alternatives” By Holly Edwards, Category Director of Vitamins and Natural Colors.
Sponsored by Prinova prinovaglobal.com
10:45 - 11:15am:
SHORT COURSE #4
“Minerals That Matter: Unlocking Functional Power in Food & Supplements with Jungbunzlauer”
By Jorge Cortines, Market Development Manager
and Andrea Peterson, Regional Sales Manager.
Sponsored by Prinova jungbunzlauer.com
PANEL SESSION
11:30 - 12:15pm
PANEL SESSION
“Oh The Places You'll Go!”
Moderated by Laura Parker, Sales Director.
Sponsored by kalsec.com
Panel Session Summary:
When we earn a scientific degree, we imagine groundbreaking discoveries and thrilling lab work. But is that reality? What if the path feels flat—or you realize it’s not for you? Can you change course? Moderated by Laura Parker from Kalsec, this session brings together scientists who took unexpected turns. Hear candid stories of struggle, reinvention, and triumph that might inspire you to pivot—or reaffirm your path—whether you’re starting out or facing a mid-career crossroads.