Food Allergen Risk Assessment Workshop
September 10-11, 2026
Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center
Lincoln, NE
Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of risk-based approaches for food allergens and how to apply those principles within your organization? Shifting from a hazard-based, zero-tolerance mindset to risk-based frameworks for food allergens can be challenging, but it is increasingly applicable and more regulatory changes may be on the horizon. The FARRP Food Allergen Risk Assessment Workshop is designed to help you understand how these changes could be relevant for your organization.
Join leading experts for an in-depth, hands-on workshop focused on food allergen risk assessment and the practical application of risk-based approaches across the food industry. This two-day program combines foundational principles, real-world applications, and interactive exercises designed to strengthen your organization’s allergen management strategy.
Why Attend?
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of how to assess and manage allergen risks using evidence-based tools. Participants will:
• Understand risk-based approaches and regulatory frameworks
• Learn how reference doses are derived and used in
decision-making
• Strengthen skills in hazard identification and analysis
• Apply exposure assessment calculations in practical exercises
• Explore cleaning validation and verification practices
• Gain insights into cross-contact evaluation scenarios
• Understand the links to risk characterization and communication
• Apply risk-based thinking to incident management situations
Who Should Attend?
• Food safety and quality professionals
• Regulatory and compliance staff
• Risk assessors
• Allergen program managers
Workshop Venue - Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center
Location: 2021 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508
PROGRAM
(Preliminary Schedule)
Program
REGISTRATION
OPENING SOON
Early Bird Rate:
Register by August 1st
• FARRP Members: $500
• Non-Members: $800
Regular Rates:
August 1st -September 1st
• FARRP Members: $700
• Non-Members: $1000
Not sure if your company is a FARRP Member? Contact us to find out!
Breakfast, lunch, and breaks included.
Evening reception September 10 from 5 pm - 7 pm.
ACCOMMODATIONS / AIRPORT SHUTTLE / PARKING
IMPORTANT NOTE: On Saturday, September 12th there will be a home football game for UNL. If you will be staying overnight on Friday, September 11th, make your hotel reservation ASAP!
On Campus Accommodations
The Marriott Scarlet Hotel is conveniently located across the street from the Food Innovation Center. Book your rooms with our group rate!
Upon request and prior to your arrival The Scarlet will provide a complimentary hotel shuttle which will take you to and from the Lincoln Airport and locations within 3 miles of the hotel. The Scarlet has an excellent on-site restaurant, rooftop bar and The Mill Coffee shop is accessible directly across the street.
Alternate Accommodations
Additional hotels are located within a 5-10-minute drive. There are no taxis or buses available so you will need to arrange your own transportation with Uber, Lyft or obtain a rental car. Several recommended hotel options are available in walking distance to a wide selection of restaurants in Lincoln’s Haymarket district. Hotels available include:
• Courtyard by Marriott
• Embassy Suites
• The Graduate
• Hilton Garden Inn
• Holiday Inn Express
• Hyatt Place
• Residence Inn
• Drury Plaza
• Hampton Inn
Getting to Lincoln
The Lincoln airport has service from United Airlines, with connections from Chicago O’Hare and Denver International Airport. The airport is a 10-minute drive from downtown Lincoln. Ride-sharing app services are available for transportation, along with rental cars.
Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is approximately a 1-hour drive from Lincoln and has service from multiple air carriers. If you’re flying into Omaha, we would recommend renting a car to get to Lincoln.