International Conference on
Modern Trends & Innovation in Food Packaging

29ᵗʰ & 30ᵗʰ January 2026 | Raman Auditorium, Anna University, Chennai

09:00 AM – 05:30 PM (GMT +5:30)

About the Conference

The International Conference on Modern Trends and Innovation in Food Packaging (ICMTIFP 2026) provides a global platform for academicians, researchers, industry experts and students to exchange knowledge on emerging technologies, sustainability, safety and smart packaging solutions. This conference aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by showcasing the latest advancements in food packaging technology.

Join us at the prestigious Raman Auditorium, Anna University, Chennai for two days of insightful discussions, networking opportunities and knowledge sharing with experts from around the world.

Department Background

About the Department

The Department of Printing and Packaging Technology, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, is a premier centre for education, research, and innovation in printing and packaging engineering. Established with a vision to create industry-ready professionals, the department has been at the forefront of packaging technology education in India.

Conference Themes

Advancements in food packaging

Emerging Trends

Innovative Packaging Systems

Regulatory Aspects

Quality & Safety Requirements with Solutions

Conference Committee

Chief Patrons

Dr. P. Sankar, IAS

Secretary to Government

Higher Education Department

Government of Tamil Nadu

Tmt. J. Innocent Divya, IAS

Commissioner of Technical Education

Directorate of Technical Education

Government of Tamil Nadu

Dr. B.T.N. Sridhar

Professor

Department of Aerospace Engineering

MIT Campus, Anna University, Chennai

Patrons

Dr. V. Kumaresan

Registrar i/c

Anna University, Chennai

Dr. P. Hariharan

Dean, CEG

Anna University, Chennai

Conference Chair

Mr. K. Vipinendran

Head of Department

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Dr. Sanu Jacob

Director

Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Post harvest Management

FSSAI, NFL - Chennai

Dr. Kyle Dunno

Department Chair Dean's Office

Rochester Institute of Technology (USA)

Advisory Chair

Dr. K. Senthil Vadivu

Professor

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Advisory Committee

Dr. Kavitha Ravichandran

Cousellor & Food Industry Consultant

Food processing, post harvest management, value chain analysis and management

IGNOU & Freelance Consultant

⁠Mr. Mohammed Riyazzudin

Regional Quality Manager

Quality & Food Safety and New Product Development

Compass foods / Food News India

Ms. S Dhanupriya

Specialist - Food and agri consulting

Food processing, post harvest management, value chain analysis and management

KPMG India Services LLP

Dr. Sneh Bangar

Assistant Professor, Packaging and Graphic Media Science

Food processing, post harvest management, value chain analysis and management

Rochester Institute of Technology (USA)

Review Committee

Dr.M.Sukumar

Professor, Centre for Food Technology

Department of Biotechnology

Anna University

Dr.S.Anandakumar, NIFTEM

Professor (Food Process Engineering)

Department of Food Packaging & Storage Technology

, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, GOI

Dr. K.A.Athmaselvi

Professor

Food processing Engineering

National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)

Dr.Manimala

Associate Professor

Department of IST, College of Engineering

Anna University

Dr.G.R.Rajarajeswari

Associate Professor

Department of Chemistry

Anna University

Dr. Anbu Malar

Head and Assistant Professor

Food Science, Nutrition, Food Chemistry and Food Processing

Department of Home Science - Food Science and Nutrition Stella Maris College (Autonomous) Chennai

Dr. Savitha P

Assistant Professor

Food science, nutrition and food service management

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai

Dr. Sneh Bangar

Assistant Professor, Packaging and Graphic Media Science

Food processing, post harvest management, value chain analysis and management

Rochester Institute of Technology (USA)

Dr.Keerthi

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry

Anna University

Organizing Committee

Dr. M. Kanchana

Associate Professor

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Dr. JP Nirmala

Assistant Professor

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Dr. J. Sandeep

Assistant Professor

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Dr. T. Thendral Thiyagu

Assistant Professor

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Coordinators

Dr. M. Kanchana

Associate Professor

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Dr. JP Nirmala

Assistant Professor

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Dr. J. Sandeep

Assistant Professor

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Dr. T. Thendral Thiyagu

Assistant Professor

Department of Printing and Packaging Technology

Anna University

Speakers

Usha antony

Dr Usha Antony

Dean, College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University

Trends in Smart Food Packaging to ensure Quality and Safety

Rajeshwar Matche

Dr. Rajeshwar S. Matche

Chief Scientist | Head | Professor AcSIR, Department of Food Packaging Technology, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute

Bioplastics, Biodegradation and Life Cycle Assessment

Harish Kumar

Harish Kumar R. K.

Technical Officer & Regional Officer Indian Institute of Packaging - Bengaluru

Closing the Loop: The Role of R-PET in Circular Food Packaging

Anandakumar

S. Anandakumar

Professor (Food Process Engineering), Department of Food Packaging & Storage Technology, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, GOI

Recent advancement in Nano and 3D printing in food packaging

Karthik Gamidi

Dr.Gamidi Kartheek

Research Engineer, Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing

Simulation-Driven Automation in Packaging Industry: From Physics-Based Modeling to Intelligent Optimization

Muthusamy Mathiyazhagan

Mr. Muthusamy Mathiyazhagan

Ex.DGM, Medical Devices and Life Science - Subject Matter Expert, HCLTech

Food Packaging Materials: Safe, Sustainable and Global complaint

Ganesh AR

Dr. Ganesan, AR

Ex.DGM, Medical Devices and Life Science - Subject Matter Expert, HCLTech

Sneh Bangar

Dr. Sneh Bangar

Assistant Professor, Packaging and Graphic Media Science

Conference Venue

Raman Auditorium

Anna University, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600025, Tamil Nadu, India

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