Oral Presentation
For authors presenting original research findings, engineering developments, applied studies or technological innovations. Accepted presenters will deliver their work in the relevant technical session.
- CAFEi 2027
- Call for Papers
Call for Papers
Engineering Sustainable Agriculture and Food Processing for a Healthier, Resilient Future
Invitation
The 8th International Conference on Agricultural and Food Engineering (CAFEi 2027) invites researchers, academics, engineers, industry professionals, practitioners and students to submit their research and innovations for presentation at CAFEi 2027 in Terengganu, Malaysia.
Under the theme:
“Engineering Sustainable Agriculture and Food Processing for a Healthier, Resilient Future”
CAFEi 2027 provides an international platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge, emerging technologies and engineering solutions addressing current and future challenges across agricultural production, food processing and the wider agri-food system.
We welcome original research, applied studies, technological innovations and multidisciplinary contributions aligned with the following conference tracks:
- Sustainable Agricultural Engineering & Production Systems
- Digitalisation, Automation & Emerging Technologies
- Food Process Engineering & Manufacturing
- Food Safety, Quality & Health
- Sustainable Food Systems, Circularity & Resource Recovery
- Agri-Food Resilience, Innovation & Future Systems
- Industrial Track
Health-related contributions are particularly welcomed where they demonstrate a clear connection to agricultural engineering, food engineering, food processing, food safety, food product development or agri-food system
Tracks & topics
01 Agri-Food Resilience, Innovation & Future Systems AFRIFS · 18 sub-topics
Engineering solutions for a changing world
- Climate-resilient agricultural and food systems
- Climate adaptation and mitigation technologies
- Food security and resilient food systems
- Agri-food supply-chain resilience
- Cold-chain resilience and logistics
- Sustainable and resilient infrastructure
- Disaster and risk management in agri-food systems
- Technology adoption and implementation
- Technology transfer and commercialisation
- Research-to-industry translation
- Industry–academia collaboration
- Innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship
- Techno-economic assessment of agri-food technologies
- Economic and sustainability assessment of engineering solutions
- Scalability and adoption of sustainable technologies
- Standards, regulations and policy related to agri-food engineering
- Future food and agricultural production systems
- Integrated and multidisciplinary approaches to agri-food challenges
02 Digitalisation, Automation & Emerging Technologies DAET · 18 sub-topics
Transforming agriculture and food through intelligent technologies
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Smart sensors and sensing systems
- Robotics and automation
- Machine vision and image processing
- Data analytics and decision-support systems
- Digital twins
- Process monitoring and intelligent control
- Predictive modelling and optimisation
- Modelling and simulation
- Smart food manufacturing
- Smart farming and precision technologies
- Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 applications
- Blockchain and digital traceability
- Remote sensing and geospatial technologies
- Drones and unmanned systems
- 3D food printing and digital food fabrication
- Emerging engineering technologies for agri-food applications
03 Food Process Engineering & Manufacturing FPEM · 18 sub-topics
Engineering innovation from raw materials to value-added food products
- Food processing and preservation technologies
- Thermal and non-thermal processing
- Heating, cooling, freezing and refrigeration
- Drying and dehydration
- Separation, extraction and concentration
- Mixing, emulsification and homogenisation
- Extrusion and structuring technologies
- Food formulation and product engineering
- Novel and emerging food-processing technologies
- Process design, optimisation and scale-up
- Process modelling and simulation
- Food manufacturing automation and process control
- Hygienic design of food-processing equipment and facilities
- Cleaning and sanitation engineering
- Cleaning-in-place (CIP) and process hygiene
- Food packaging and packaging processes
- Cold-chain and post-processing handling
- Energy- and water-efficient food manufacturing
04 Food Safety, Quality, Health & Integrity FSQHI · 18 sub-topics
Engineering safer, higher-quality, healthier and trusted food systems
- Food safety and food hygiene
- Food sanitation and decontamination technologies
- Halal Food Processing, Safety & Integrity
- Microbial control and intervention technologies
- Food contaminants and control strategies
- Food quality and quality assurance
- Food preservation and shelf-life extension
- Food freshness and quality monitoring
- Sensors and rapid detection for food safety and quality
- Food traceability and authentication
- Risk assessment and food safety management
- Functional foods and health-promoting food products
- Nutrient retention during food processing
- Processing for improved nutritional and functional properties
- Reformulation for healthier food products
- Bioactive compounds and functional ingredients
- Alternative proteins and novel food products
- Sensory and consumer-oriented quality evaluation
05 Sustainable Agricultural Engineering & Production Systems SAEPS · 19 sub-topics
Engineering circular and resource-efficient agri-food systems
- Food loss and waste reduction
- Postharvest loss reduction
- Agricultural and food-processing waste management
- By-product valorisation
- Waste-to-value technologies
- Resource recovery from agri-food residues
- Circular bioeconomy
- Biomass and bioprocessing
- Sustainable utilisation of agricultural residues
- Water conservation, reuse and recycling
- Wastewater treatment and resource recovery
- Energy efficiency in agri-food processing
- Renewable and alternative energy for agri-food systems
- Sustainable packaging and packaging materials
- Biodegradable and bio-based packaging
- Life-cycle assessment (LCA)
- Carbon, water and environmental footprints
- Cleaner production and sustainable manufacturing
- Industrial symbiosis in agri-food systems
Abstract requirements
Authors are invited to submit an abstract for consideration for presentation at CAFEi 2027. Accepted contributions will be presented through oral and/or poster presentations, subject to the conference submission and review requirements.
Full paper requirements
Selected papers may be considered for publication through the CAFEi 2027 designated publication outlets, subject to the respective review processes and publication requirements.
Presentation modes
CAFEi 2027 welcomes original research and technical contributions aligned with the conference themes and scopes. Authors may submit their work for consideration under the following presentation categories:
Oral Presentation
For authors presenting original research findings, engineering developments, applied studies or technological innovations. Accepted presenters will deliver their work in the relevant technical session.
Poster Presentation
For authors presenting research findings, ongoing studies, innovative concepts or applied work through a visual poster format. Poster sessions provide opportunities for direct discussion and knowledge exchange with delegates.
Authors may indicate their preferred presentation format (oral or poster) during submission. The final presentation format will be determined by the CAFEi 2027 Scientific Committee based on the review outcome, programme requirements and available presentation slots.
Poster Presentation
For authors presenting research findings, ongoing studies, innovative concepts or applied work through a visual poster format. Poster sessions provide opportunities for direct discussion and knowledge exchange with delegates.