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18 December, 2024

iia: Reflecting on 2024

The final iia newsletter of 2024 has been published and can be found at this link, or below. To sign up to receive iia newsletters please follow this link.

Season’s Greetings to our members and friends in the irradiation community

As 2024 draws to a close, we take this opportunity to reflect on a year of progress and change for the iia. Over the past year, we have welcomed new members, experienced evolution within the iia board and operational team, enhanced our communications efforts, successfully hosted IMRP 2024, and much more.

We thank our members, affiliates, and the broader irradiation community for their support and active engagement this year.

Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue our collaborative efforts and implement new initiatives on the horizon. For those celebrating, we wish you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

2024 – a year of evolution for the iia

2024 was a busy year for the iia team. hosting IMRP 2024 was a significant undertaking for our relatively small team, but we recognise the importance of moving our other initiatives forward alongside the conference’s organisational efforts.

Over the past year the iia has released eight publications, launched the Eb/X Systems and Suppliers Database, and significantly enhanced our communications efforts. We have also strengthened engagement in China, collaborated on important industry initiatives, and progressed the re-development of the Leadership Program.

Learn more about the iia’s activities in 2024:

21st International Meeting on Radiation Processing

The iia proudly hosted IMRP 2024 in Costa Rica this November, marking the 21st edition of the event. IMRP 2024 brought the irradiation community together, with over 300 attendees, under the theme of ‘Irradiation Technologies – Available, Sustainable and Growing’.

The success of this year’s meeting was made possible by the invaluable contributions of many individuals beyond the iia, including members of the Organising and Program Committees, sponsors, presenters, exhibitors, and attendees.

Look back at the event by watching our new IMRP 2024 highlights video, above. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Costa Rica this year, we look forward to meeting you all again at the next IMRP: Germany, Spring 2027!

IMRP 2024 Links:

Looking toward 2025

In the New Year, we look forward to continuing the implementation of iia’s strategic aims focused on the uses and applications of irradiation by utilising the three support pillars: Technology, Science, and Education. Additionally, in the coming year we will further develop plans that embrace the useful ideas proposed by members at the iia General Assembly held in November.

The iia is taking the opportunity to expand membership benefits in 2025, and is looking forward to introducing new initiatives designed to support and strengthen our community.

Coming in 2025:

  • Increased number of webinars – including regional webinars
  • Evolve our Working Groups
    • Enhance existing Working Groups
    • Introduce new Working Groups – Healthcare, Sciences, Sustainability
  • Further improve iia communications:
    • Introduce new Digital Membership Pack
    • Develop the iia website
    • Release new Publications
    • Continue to improve digital presence
  • Strengthen Affiliate relationships and collaborative efforts
  • Planning and development of the next IMRP in Germany, Spring 2027

Thank You

A special thank you to our members for being a part of iia in 2024. All our members are greatly valued and enable the iia to support the science and industry of irradiation. We look forward to continuing our work for the irradiation community in the New Year.

As always, please feel free to contact iia with your thoughts and recommendations. Any news items that you would like to share through the association can be sent to Katherine Comben (Communications Executive) by email.

The iia team looks forward to reconnecting with you in the New Year and we wish you a wonderful holiday season!



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