Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to the 18th International Hydrocolloids Conference to be held in Tokyo, Japan, from March 31 to April 2, 2026. The conference will be hosted by the Japanese Society of Food Hydrocolloids.
The theme of the conference is “Future Hydrocolloids for Sustainable Solutions in Food and Life Sciences”. Within this thematic framework, the conference will facilitate discussions among international experts on the following topics:
- Innovative hydrocolloid design for delivering optimal nutrition and functional foods
- Bioactive polysaccharides for human health
- Physical properties of food hydrocolloids for enhanced product development
- Behavior of food biopolymers during digestion
- Polysaccharide structures and their impact on gut microbiome
- Functional hydrocolloids for plant-based dairy and meat alternatives.
- Innovating with alternative proteins in new product development.
- Role of hydrocolloids in pharmaceuticals and health/personal care products
We trust you will enjoy the visit to Tokyo in early spring to feel the breath of new lives including cherry blossoms and inspire the next scheme by sharing research ideas on hydrocolloids at this conference. This conference will also offer excellent networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with industry and explore potential collaborations.
I look forward to welcoming you in 2026, early spring in Tokyo.
Sincerely,
Conference Chair:
Professor Shingo Matsukawa, PhD
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology