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Free series of seminars by Nestlé experts, for students

First launched in 2023, the Food Science & Technology Seminar Program is an initiative designed by Nestlé R&D to share our expertise with students eager to succeed in industry. Get ready for 12 engaging sessions, each delivered in English and French, packed with exclusive insights and advice.

This year we're proud to bring you not only some of our top Nestlé experts, but also guest speakers from Bühler, Cargill, and Givaudan. Intially started for Africa, the 2025 edition is now revamped and open to students from all around the world!

4000+

Participants

1500+

Certificates Issued

40+

Universities Reached

Nestlé S&T Seminars: 2025 Program

Browse through the topics below and register for free to attend any of the virtual seminars.

Exclusive insights from experts

Get access to our expert's knowledge, tips and experience in the industry.

Free, online and open globally

All sessions are free to join and watch virtually for any student around the world.

Certificate of attendance

At the end of each session, get the chance to earn an attendance certificate signed by Nestlé.

Block 1: Building Blocks in Food Innovation

Registrations are open! Click on the events below to save your spot.

Seminar

Key Practices for Successful Product Development

With D. Sakka, Global Category Lead, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 9 May 2025

Virtual

Seminar

Driving Success: Project Management in Science

With B. Holst, Global R&D Project Manager, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 16 May 2025

Virtual

Seminar

Decoding Consumer Insights

With I. Corneau, Team Leader Sensory & Product Experience, Nestlé R&D

Tue, 27 May 2025

Virtual

Seminar

Driving Sustainability in a Fast Changing Global Environment

With U. Schenker, Expert Sustainability Metrics, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 13 June 2025

Virtual

Block 2: From Ingredients to Products

Registrations open on June 2nd, 2025! Subscribe below and get notified when you can save your spot.

Seminar

Agro-Ingredients: Current and Emerging

With A. Arrachid (Product and Process Development Lead) and S. Bruno (Advisor), Cargill R&D Europe

Fri, 4 July 2025

Virtual

Seminar

Unveiling the Science Behind Food Safety

With M. Coulet, Expert in Food Toxicology and Chemical Risk Assessment, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 11 July 2025

Virtual

Seminar

Food Science: Mastering Powders

With C. Damond, Research & Collaboration Manager, Nestlé R&D

Fri, 10 October 2025

Virtual

Seminar

Food Science: Mastering Extrusion

With R. Mitchell, Sr. Process Engineer, Bühler

Fri, 31 October 2025

Virtual

Block 3: Tomorrow's Food Products

Registrations open on October 6th, 2025! Subscribe below and get notified when you can save your spot.

Seminar

Food Packaging Sustainability Innovations Unwrapped

With Y. Wyser, Expert in Packaging and Shelf Life of Food, Nestlé R&D

Thu, 6 Nov 2025

Virtual

Seminar

Pioneering Aroma and Taste Innovations

With J. L. Thibaudeau, TeamLeader Creation / Principal Flavourist, Taste & Wellbeing RI Creation Savoury Europe, Givaudan

Fri, 28 Nov 2025

Virtual

Seminar

Innovation in Nutrition

With L. Huss, Nutrition Science Manager, Nestlé R&D USA

Wed, 3 December 2025

Virtual

Seminar

Artificial Intelligence in Food Innovation

With H. Vlaeminck, Team Lead Virtual Prototyping, Nestlé R&D

Wed, 10 December 2025

Virtual

Interested in Blocks 2 and 3? Registrations will open in June and October, leave your email and be the first to find out 🔔

Get notified when registrations open for Blocks 2 and 3!

Meet the core team

Nihan Dogan

Innovation Partnership Manager
Program Lead & Moderator

Hanna Lesme

Academic Alliance Specialist
Co-Moderator

Chissi Anissa

R&D Specialist
Co-Moderator

Elena Sarbu

Community Manager

Tesfalidet Haile

Head of R&D Sub-Saharan Africa
Moderator

Christoph Hartmann

Academic Alliance & Expert Dev. Lead
Moderator