Sensory Science in Denmark – Past and Future Perspectives

This meeting is held to celebrate 30 years of Sensory Science as a research field in Denmark. During this time, we have grown from a small community of researchers into a vibrant and internationally respected network spanning major universities, research institutions, and industry partners.

Many candidates have been educated in sensory and consumer science and work now in the industry, research and education in Denmark and abroad. Denmark has been very active in developing new sensory methodology, sensometrics tools, understanding sensory properties of foods, and linking sensory science to other fields like nutrition, consumer and health research. Danmark has organized the Eurosense meeting and is the most active contributor to the Pangborn symposium, relative to its size.

Plenty of reasons to get together to celebrate and listen to some of the leading sensory scientists in Denmark. We will be looking back at the roots and cast perspectives on current research and the future of our field.

Program

10:00: Welcome

Session 1: Sensory methodology perspectives

• Perspectives on 30 years sensory science in Denmark by Wender Bredie, Uni. of Cph, Grethe Hyldig, DTU, and Derek V. Byrne, Aarhus Uni.
• Perspectives on sensory methodology by Hildegaarde Heymann, UC Davis, California

12:30 - 13:30: Lunch at the venue, IDA restaurant*

13:30: Welcome back

Session 2: Sensory fundamentals

Session 3: Consumer perspectives and AI

Break*

Session 4: Sensory food design, sustainability and health

Debate

17:00: Closing

18:00 - : Dinner at the venue, IDA restaurant**

*lunch and refreshments are included in the general registration

**dinner needs to be selected separately upon registration. Presenters whom wish to participate in the dinner, should also remember to select the dinner.