Johnson & Wales University (JWU) will host its annual Food Innovation & Technology (FIT) Symposium on November 5 and 6, at its Providence Campus, bringing together more than 200 leaders, innovators and changemakers from across the food system.  

This year’s theme, “Mind, Body, Menu,” highlights the critical relationship between food, nutrition, wellness and sustainability. Hosted at Johnson & Wales University’s Providence Campus, the annual FIT Symposium convenes stakeholders from across the food system to advance solutions to the challenges facing the industry and surrounding communities. The program is organized by the College of Food Innovation & Technology in collaboration with the College of Health & Wellness, College of Hospitality & Business and the John Hazen White College of Arts and Sciences. 

Additional details, including speakers and full programming, will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here.  

About JWU 
Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 8,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its campuses in Providence, Rhode Island and Charlotte, North Carolina. An innovative educational leader, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business, food innovation, hospitality, nutrition, and health and wellness. It also offers undergraduate programs in culinary arts, dietetics and design. JWU’s unique model provides students with the personalized attention, academic expertise and industry connections that inspire professional success and personal growth. The time students spend at JWU is nothing short of transformative, as demonstrated by career outcomes, expected earnings and economic mobility rankings. The university’s impact is global, with alumni in 125 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit jwu.edu.