The 11th International Hydrocolloids Conference is organized by the world-renowned Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research and will be held at The Stewart Center at Purdue University, Indiana, USA.

This prestigious, long-running conference series will highlight the latest advances in the hydrocolloid field. The focus of the conference will be on fundamental and applied hydrocolloid research in biological systems related to nutrition, health and bioactivity
(e.g. immune system) and technology-based systems.

This is a significant opportunity for you to join academic and commercial scientists from around the world to exchange and discuss new ideas and findings in the study and application of hydrocolloids and to present your work as a poster or oral presentation.

We welcome poster and abstract submissions on the following topics:

Hydrocolloid characterization
Hydrocolloids for delivery, controlled release, and matrix retention
Mixed hydrocolloid systems and component interactions
Nutritive hydrocolloids – structure, function and physiologic effect
Bioactive polysaccharides
Protein-based hydrocolloids
Hydrocolloid nanostructures and technology
Hydrocolloids and processing
Rheology of hydrocolloids
Physicochemical properties - emulsions, encapsulation, gels
Carbohydrate biomaterials
Starch and hydrocolloid interactions

Conference Chair
Bruce Hamaker, Director of Whistler Center, Purdue University