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3-A Sanitary Standards and Accepted Practices
Explore equipment standards and their role in hygienic design, food processing, and ongoing standards development.
Explore Standards →MAY 3–6, 2027 | CHICAGO, USA
2027 Summit on Hygienic Design
Building a Food Safety Culture Through Hygienic Design
Join the global 3-A community to share knowledge, explore hygienic design solutions, and learn about 3-A Sanitary Standards and Accepted Practices.
◎ Global
Community
Community
✦ Practical
Solutions
Solutions
◇ Proven
Standards
Standards
▥ Food Safety
Focus
Focus
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR LAST SUMMIT
See How the Community
Came Together
Real conversations. Practical demonstrations. Industry connections.
3-A SSI RESOURCES
Standards. Expertise.
Industry Connections.
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Working Groups and Observer Opportunities
Learn how processors, equipment manufacturers, and regulators contribute to standards development.
Explore Working Groups →⌕
Find Equipment in the 3-A Directory
Search available equipment and authorization information using the 3-A SSI Directory.
Search the Directory →DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. ONE GOAL.
Who Should
Participate?
Bringing together industry, regulators, and the next generation of food safety innovators.
F
BUILD IT
Fabricators
Engineers, designers, equipment manufacturers, component suppliers, and technical teams.
U
USE IT
Users / Processors
Plant engineering, operations, QA, sanitation, food safety, and processing professionals.
R
EVALUATE IT
Regulatory / Sanitarians
Regulators, inspectors, sanitarians, and professionals involved in food safety oversight and enforcement.
A
RESEARCH IT
Academia & Research
Food science and engineering students, university faculty, educators, and researchers advancing hygienic design.
THE 2027 SUMMIT
Explore the Summit Program
Find speaker information, session updates, and registration details on the official summit website.
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
Awards & Honors
Honoring service, technical leadership, innovation, and the next generation of hygienic design professionals.
Young Professionals
HyGEN Excellence Awards
Recognizing emerging leaders under 40 who are shaping the future of food safety and hygienic design.
Explore the Award →
Student Innovation
Student Hygienic Design Competition
University teams apply food science, engineering, and collaboration to practical hygienic design challenges.
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Student Opportunity
Dr. Ron Schmidt Student Travel Award
Helping promising students take part in the Summit, share research, and build industry connections.
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Volunteer Recognition
Leadership Service Award
Honoring outstanding service and meaningful contributions to 3-A SSI standards development.
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Volunteer Recognition
Richard K. Smith Advancement Award
Recognizing outstanding accomplishments carried out on behalf of 3-A SSI and its mission.
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Volunteer Recognition
Next Generation Award
Celebrating newer standards-development volunteers who demonstrate leadership and dedication.
Explore the Award →Award and program names reflect established 3-A SSI recognitions. Check the official program pages for 2027 nominations, eligibility, and announcements.
OUR VENUE
Marriott
Chicago O’Hare
Meet in Chicago for four days of learning and collaboration. The hotel provides convenient access to O’Hare International Airport.
Travel & Hotel Information →OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Thank You to Our
2026 Sponsors
Recognizing the organizations that supported our last summit.
Interested in supporting the 2027 Summit?
Become a 2027 Sponsor →