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A Smelly Surprise, An Interactive Adventure for Curious Kids & Their Grown-Ups
Every child dreams about what they’ll be when they grow up—but how often do they hear about becoming a perfumer or a scent designer?
This joyful, hands-on event opens the door to the magical world of fragrance and flavor, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes experience designed especially for kids (ages 3-10) and their grown-ups.
Mood Foods: Exploring the Trends & Science Behind Mood-Enhancing Foods & Beverages
As food and drink become powerful tools for emotional well-being, the World Taste and Smell Association invites you to a timely, 90-minute webinar uncovering the future of mood-forward functional F&B. In The Mood dives into the science, trends, and real-world innovations transforming how we eat and feel. Join us.
Parosmia Awareness Day Online Town Hall
Join Stephanie Feuer and Mindy Yang, co-founders of the World Taste & Smell Association (WTSA), for a special Parosmia Awareness Day Online Town Hall.
The 2025 Global Taste & Smell Summit
This September, the Hudson Valley’s legendary Culinary Institute of America becomes the setting for an extraordinary convergence of minds. From pioneers in sensory science, hospitality, and brand strategy to leaders in clinical research, policy, design, and AI innovation—this retreat-style 2025 Global Taste & Smell Summit is more than a gathering. It’s a living think tank designed to break silos and translate science into action.
WFFC New Jersey Presents: 2025 Annual Recognition Awards Dinner
Please join WFFC for a cocktail reception and dinner as we honor four colleagues for their outstanding accomplishments.
Neural and behavioral correlates of flavor perception
AChemS CAREER NETWORKING SEMINAR
The consumption of food and beverages is highly influenced by the initial sensation and response they induce. This multifaceted sensation evolves into a single percept called flavor as gustatory, olfactory, and somatosensory signals from what is in the mouth integrate to guide behavior. This AChemS seminar will present novel experimental evidence aimed at better understanding the circuit-level mechanisms underlying the cortical processing of flavor.
Thomas Gray, Brandeis University “How retronasal odor is processed in the gustatory cortex, its influence on taste responses, and how flavor experiences shape odor preferences.”
Roberto Vincis, Florida State University “How oral thermal signals are integrated in the neurons of central structures associated with taste, and the overall influence that temperature has on taste perception.”
iBrain NYC Gala
Join iBRAIN on May 5th for a powerful evening in support of children and young adults with brain injuries and neurological disorders. This annual fundraiser brings together families, advocates, educators, and healthcare professionals to raise critical funds for individualized education and therapeutic services. Your support helps iBRAIN continue to provide life-changing programs that empower students to reach their full potential.
Nasal Polyp Syndrome awareness day
Nasal Polyp Syndrome Awareness Day shines a light on a misunderstood and often overlooked chronic condition that affects millions worldwide. Characterized by soft, painless growths in the nasal passages, Nasal Polyp Syndrome can lead to severe congestion, loss of smell, difficulty breathing, and repeated sinus infections—greatly impacting quality of life. Yet, many go undiagnosed or struggle for years without effective treatment. Today, we advocate for earlier detection, equitable access to care, and greater research into underlying causes and solutions. By raising awareness, we move one step closer to restoring breath, scent, and well-being for all affected.
How Do You Feel with Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s disease is often associated with tremors and movement issues—but for many, the earliest symptoms begin with the senses. Smell loss, anxiety, depression, and emotional changes often precede physical symptoms by years.
Sweet Scents & Stories: A Fragrant Workshop for Young Explorers
Sweet Scents & Stories is an interactive workshop designed to introduce children (ages 5+) to the world of scent through storytelling and hands-on aroma exploration. Led by Alexis Wintrob, children’s book author and creator of Za Za Scent-Sational Super Power sensory products, the event will teach kids how fragrance influences memory, emotions, and creativity through engaging activities.
Meet Ugo Charron
WTSA Advisor Ugo Charron is a trailblazing perfumer and musician whose innovative approach blends the worlds of fragrance and sound. Through synesthesia, he creates a unique language of notes, harmonies, and emotions, redefining the art of scent.
World Fragrance Day
March 21st is day to celebrate the beauty and power of scent, encouraging people to appreciate the role fragrance plays in our lives.
Synapses in the Taste Bud
The AChemS Career Networking Seminar Series continues on
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET with
Courtney Wilson, PhD
University of Colorado School of Medicine
and
Lindsey Macpherson, PhD
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Register for free: https://achems.org/web/seminars-register.php
The Listen to Your Nose Challenge
Unlock your wine aroma potential with the "Listen to Your Nose Challenge"! Designed for beginners and experienced tasters who struggle to describe wine aromas, this four-week program, beginning March 4th, will boost your wine aroma confidence and transform your tasting skills.
STANA Virtual Stakeholder Workshop: Patient Engagement in Advancing Chemosensory Research
Workshop on how to effectively collaborate with patients in research from STANA. Register here : https://lnkd.in/gshqhFSu
World Taste & Smell Association Anosmia Awareness Day Presentation
Join the World Taste & Smell Association for a special Anosmia Awareness Day event, bringing together world-renowned experts and patient advocates for a deep dive into anosmia (smell loss) and its impact on daily life.
This free, online session will feature leading researchers, clinicians, and advocacy pioneers, sharing the latest scientific advancements, breakthrough treatments, and practical strategies for living with smell disorders.
Sip, Savor, and Network with WFFC Chicago!
Join the WFFC Chicago Chapter for a delightful evening of connection and discovery. Enjoy an educational wine tasting led by a certified wine professional, where you'll explore exquisite flavors and learn the art of wine appreciation.
From Olive-Us, With Love
Join the WFFC Foundation on February 12, 2025, for “ From Olive-Us, with Love”, a unique Olive Oil Tasting Experience hosted by our generous sponsor, ADM!
Sensory Wellness: Emerging Trends Driving the New Touchpoints of Consumer Packaged Goods
Presentation will examine consumer lifestyle trends and how they influence innovation to improve the quality of life.
Fragrance Forward: Innovating for Gen Alpha, Tomorrow’s Tastemakers
Get ready to explore the latest trend shaping the beauty industry—Gen Alpha’s bold entrance into the skincare and makeup scene. In 2023, this emerging demographic spent a staggering $4.7 billion, outpacing all other age groups. Dubbed by the media as “Sephora Kids,” this movement signals a transformative shift in consumer behavior and brand influence.
ScentXplore , Day 3
ScentXplore is a one-of-kind NICHE PERFUMERY event, the first in the Americas, that connects niche, creative directors, perfumers, content creators, industry experts and fragrance enthusiasts. A NICHE FRAGRANCE EXPERIENCE that bridges people around the globe with the top leading, innovative, exclusive, creative and high-quality driven niche fragrance brands.
ScentXplore, Day 2
ScentXplore is a one-of-kind NICHE PERFUMERY event, the first in the Americas, that connects niche, creative directors, perfumers, content creators, industry experts and fragrance enthusiasts. A NICHE FRAGRANCE EXPERIENCE that bridges people around the globe with the top leading, innovative, exclusive, creative and high-quality driven niche fragrance brands.
ScentXplore
ScentXplore is a one-of-kind NICHE PERFUMERY event, the first in the Americas, that connects niche, creative directors, perfumers, content creators, industry experts and fragrance enthusiasts. A NICHE FRAGRANCE EXPERIENCE that bridges people around the globe with the top leading, innovative, exclusive, creative and high-quality driven niche fragrance brands.
How do you taste and smell the world?
The World Taste & Smell Association (WTSA) is conducting a global public health survey to better understand how people experience the world through their senses. If you’ve ever struggled with smell or taste loss, distortions, or changes, we want to hear from you!
Sean Raspet & Maxwell Williams Missense
"Missense", a series of conceptual olfactory works created collaboratively by artists Sean Raspet and Maxwell Williams.
Latin American Bakes: Celebrating Pan y Dulce with Bryan Ford & Eric Kim
Celebrate the launch of Pan y Dulce: The Latin American Baking Book, a new cookbook that brings the vibrant flavors of Latin America to life through the art of baking!
Dive into the rich culinary traditions of Latin America with chef and author Bryan Ford and BEM | books & more! Enjoy a lively discussion between Bryan and NYT food columnist Eric Kim about the inspiration behind the book, the cultural significance of the recipes, and tips for incorporating these delicious flavors into your own kitchen.
On Smell, with Chrissi Kelly and the Columbia CommonScents Team
Experience a unique event dedicated to exploring adaptive ways to live with an altered sense of smell. Discover how we can develop ways to improve our daily lives impacted by smell loss and learn about the science behind this often overlooked sense. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the intricacies of smell and to share with a community of individuals living with smell loss. The event is a collaboration between Chrissi Kelly (CKoS) and Jonathan Overdevest (surgeon-scientist at Columbia University). The event is hosted by the VP&S Otolaryngology Interest Group. Tickets are $25 and available here
Olfactory Art Panel: Creative Pathways for Scent
Have you ever smelled a sculpture, tasted artwork or experienced multi-sensorial illustrations? In this eye (and nose)-opening panel, we will explore what olfactory art is and how it is leveraged as a creative medium. Andreas Keller, Ph.D and owner of art gallery, Olfactory Art Keller, will moderate a panel of esteemed artists who work with smell and our other senses to craft novel and meaningful pieces of artwork within various mediums and media. Gain insight into the intrinsic way emotion plays a role in this type of work and discover the ways in which we can experience these sensorial, visionary pathways. Join us for an extraordinary conversation that is sure to rouse fascination and awaken the senses!
Live: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Online via Zoom; Evergreen thereafter.
Cosmic Gardens
Cosmic Gardens will make you step into a multi-sensory odyssey, blending live music, 360° visuals and fragrances .
FlavorCon: Exploring Taste and Smell Dysfunctions: Understanding, Impact, and Innovation
In this thought-provoking session at FlavorCon, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the eight most prevalent taste and smell dysfunctions, exploring their complex causes and far-reaching consequences. From Alzheimer’s to cancer treatments, genetics to zinc deficiency, understanding the root causes of these dysfunctions is crucial for developing effective interventions and support mechanisms.
Must Nose! Nasal and Sinus Health Explained
The Philippine Academy of Rhinology will hold a free webinar on their Facebook page on September 25, 6:00 pm (PHT) entitled "Practical Rhinology 4: Must Nose! Nasal and Sinus Health Explained." One of the topics that will be discussed will be "Our Sense of Smell" by Dr. Ma. Lourdes Enecilla. https://web.facebook.com/share/p/DeZ56tjghcuaV5nY/
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Global Taste & Smell Summit [NYC]
The Global Taste & Smell Summit is dedicated to advancing sensory science by bringing together key figures to shape the future of taste and smell. This summit promotes transformational collaboration, sustainability, true inclusivity, and an improved quality of life.
Network with influential leaders, gain insights from cutting-edge research and engage in groundbreaking initiatives that drive innovation in this dynamic field. The summit will delve into the principles of #DeliciousForAll, advocating for true inclusivity that encompasses sensory abilities.
Scientists, policymakers, researchers, doctors, artists, and change agents will explore wellness, mindfulness, and the future of taste and smell to optimize and redefine the future of food, consumer packaged goods (CPGs), and sensory experiences.
We look forward to sharing more about this groundbreaking event in the world of taste and smell.
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Scent in Society Presentation: Online [UK]
The British Society of Flavourists and the British Society of Perfumers, will present Scent in Society, a virtual presentation to celebrate World Taste and Smell Month.
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