After re-acquainting with industry colleagues and friends, settle down for the opening ceremony of IMRP 2024 – hear from iia; hear about the exciting program; hear from our sponsors. We will then participate in two exiting plenary sessions hearing insights from industry leaders; a morning session focused on the market sectors that we operate in, and an afternoon session focused on radiation technologies, applications and key regional insights.

Day 1 will finish with the official opening of the Exhibition and Tech Theatres coupled with some food and entertainment.

Day 2 is comprised of two parallel sessions, one in Phytosanitary Processing and one in Sterilization. Our session in Phytosanitary opens with a recap of the PSiP workshop held in advance of IMRP followed by global insights from a range of distinguished speakers, including a guest presentation from USDA. In the Sterilization form, the audience will hear about technology innovations and their application to healthcare product sterilization. Key considerations in material compatibility, standards updates and manufacturer needs will be explored.

Aligned to the overall theme of IMRP 2024, a dedicated plenary session will address the topic of sustainability. The session opens with a keynote presentation from the perspective of a product manufacturer reliant on radiation processing. This presentation will give global perspectives on the needs for sustainability policies and goals and describe the role for radiation processing. A number of presentations will explore topics of how to quantify and value our sustainability efforts and creation of future goals.

The session will close with a recognition of how IMRP 2024 achieved its predefined sustainability goals.

Day 4 explores two key topics with significant relevance to radiation processing; (i) Education and Leadership Development, where we will hear from industry leaders on the development of learning platforms and career development, and (ii) followed by a review of regulatory insights relevant to bioprocessing, medical device sterilization and food ingredient irradiation.

With over 60 presentations spread over 3 days on three individual stages, the new Tech Theatres promise to be an exciting and interactive haven of information sharing and learning about the developments within radiation processing. Hear about equipment and process innovations; new applications; and new product offerings. Tech Theatres located in the Exhibition Hall offer a new, innovative and engaging conference experience.

On Day 3, the attendees at IMRP get the opportunity to see over 40 posters covering a wide range of topics from science & innovation, sustainability, learning and development and business-related topics. New to IMRP, shortlisted posters will be invited to present at the Tech Theatre stages with interactive audience participation.  It promises to be a new and exciting poster session!

Sponsored by IBA

For many, the biennial IMRP is a prime opportunity to connect, collaborate, and engage with industry colleagues. Our Gala dinner provides a chance to foster friendships beyond the professional scope of the conference. Stay until the end of IMRP to fully participate and make the most of this enriching experience.

See you in Costa Rica in 2024.

Dr. Brian McEvoy, Program Chair
Professor Rob Edgecock, Program Co-Chair