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Sabri Ülker Foundation Istanbul Science Summit 2026: Advancing Global Perspectives on Childhood Nutrition

The Sabri Ülker Foundation Istanbul Science Summit 2026 will bring together leading researchers, healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, civil society representatives and early-career scientists to explore the theme “Childhood Nutrition: Education, Health and Security – A Global Perspective”.

Organised by the Sabri Ülker Foundation in collaboration with The Nutrition Society, the Summit will take place on 20–21 October 2026 at Rixos Tersane Istanbul, with opportunities for both in-person and virtual participation. Registration is free for all participants.

The scientific programme will focus on three key areas: Developmental Origins, Nutrition Education, and Public Health Approaches. Through plenary lectures, thematic sessions, panel discussions, workshops, oral presentations and digital ePoster sessions, the Summit will provide a platform for sharing evidence, exchanging ideas and strengthening collaboration across disciplines.

The event welcomes professionals and researchers interested in advancing evidence-based approaches to childhood nutrition and improving health outcomes for future generations.

Further information, including the programme, abstract submission, registration and practical details, is available on the official Summit website: https://sabriulkeristanbulsciencesummit.org.

Online Webinar: Cardiovascular Disease and Dietary Fiber Clinical Outcomes and Interventions

Dietary fiber intake is widely recognized by leading scientific bodies as a key factor in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, yet intake across all age groups continues to fall short of recommended levels. This live virtual seminar, hosted by the Foundation for Innovation in Healthy Food (FIHF) in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), brings together health professionals and scientists to explore the evolving evidence connecting dietary fiber to cardiovascular health.

The session will examine fiber’s emerging role in CVD progression and quality of life, how its clinical relevance shifts as disease intensifies, and which patient subgroups may benefit most from targeted fiber interventions. Speakers will also present practical, innovative strategies for closing the gap between fiber guidelines and real-world consumption, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A on engaging dietary fiber in cardiovascular disease-related policy conversations.

The program features presentations from Dr. Rod Wallace (President, FIHF), with a panel discussion joined by Dr. Daniel Anderson (Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, UNMC), Dr. Corrine Hanson (Director, Medical Nutrition Program, UNMC), and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian (Director, Food is Medicine Institute, Tufts University), facilitated by Dr. Deborah Robin.

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physicians, nurses, registered dietitians, public health professionals, and researchers working in cardiovascular disease prevention and nutrition science, and offers 1.5 CE credits/contact hours across multiple disciplines.

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Location: Online (webinar link provided upon registration)
Registration: https://fihf.org/event/cardiovascular-disease-and-dietary-fiber/, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cardiovascular-disease-dietary-fiber-clinical-outcomes-and-interventions-tickets-1980664961217?aff=oddtdtcreator

Save the Date: 15th European Nutrition Conference (FENS 2027)

The Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS), will hold the 15th European Nutrition Conference (FENS 2027) from 7–11 November 2027 at De Doelen Congress Centre in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Co-organised by FENS and the Dutch Nutrition Society (NAV), the congress will be held under the theme “Inclusive Nutrition: Embracing Diversity!” The programme will showcase the breadth of nutrition science, spanning fundamental, clinical, epidemiological, and social perspectives, while providing a platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and early career scientists to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration.

Save the date:

  • 7–11 November 2027
  • De Doelen Congress Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Abstract submission and registration will open later this year.

For the latest congress news, programme updates, speaker announcements, and important deadlines, visit the FENS2027 website and follow the official FENS 2027 LinkedIn page.

IUNS is delighted to share this announcement and encourages members of the global nutrition community to mark their calendars for this important European nutrition congress.

Les Journées Francophones de Nutrition 2026

The French Nutrition Society (SFN), in partnership with the SFNCM, organizes «Les Journées Francophones de Nutrition» (JFN), the leading annual event bringing together all French-speaking professionals and stakeholders in the field of nutrition.

The JFN are an annual interdisciplinary and interprofessional conference dedicated to nutrition in all its dimensions.

The conference brings together experts in clinical nutrition, nutritional physiology, biology, food science and animal nutrition.

The JFN also welcomes specialists from other disciplines related to nutrition and food, ranging from the humanities and social sciences to paleo-nutrition and emerging technologies shaping the future of the field.

The JFN 2026 will take place in Lille, France, from November 4 to 6, 2026.

For more information, visit: https://www.lesjfn.fr/.

52nd Annual Meeting and Academic Symposium of Nutrition Society of Taiwan

The Nutrition Society of Taiwan, in partnership with the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Chang Jung Christian University, successfully hosted the international symposium “Sustainable and Precision Nutrition: From Individual Health to Public Well-being” on 22–23 May 2026 at the International Conference Hall, Chang Jung Christian University, Taiwan.

The two-day symposium welcomed researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and students from across the region to explore the latest developments in sustainable diets, precision nutrition, and public health. The event opened with welcome remarks from Dean Shun-Yao Ko of the College of Health Sciences, Chang Jung Christian University, and President Jane Chao of the Nutrition Society of Taiwan.

Highlights from the scientific programme included inspiring presentations by distinguished experts from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, who shared cutting-edge research and practical insights into nutrition science and its role in improving individual and population health.

The second day featured a keynote lecture by Director Hidemi Takimoto, the Society Awards Ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in nutrition research, award-winning research presentations, graduate student competitions, poster sessions, thematic scientific sessions, and exhibitions showcasing current research and innovations in nutrition.

The symposium provided an excellent platform for scientific exchange, international collaboration, and professional networking while highlighting the importance of sustainable and precision nutrition in addressing current and future public health challenges. The Nutrition Society of Taiwan extends its sincere appreciation to all speakers, participants, sponsors, and organizing committee members for making the event a great success.

Nutrition Society of Nigeria State Chapters Commemorate World Hypertension Day 2026

Several State Chapters of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) organized advocacy and public health activities aimed at raising awareness of hypertension prevention and control.

The Akwa Ibom State Chapter, in collaboration with the Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN) and supported by the Wife of the Uyo Local Government Area Chairman, conducted a four-day campaign from 17–20 May 2026. Activities included community outreaches in churches, where over 500 people benefited from free blood pressure screening, anthropometric assessment, nutrition education, and individualized dietary counselling. The chapter also reached wider audiences through radio and television programs and concluded the campaign with a hospital outreach at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, providing health education and counselling to patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers.

The Oyo State Chapter, working in partnership with the Oyo State Ministry of Health, the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, and the Nigerian Heart Foundation, hosted a scientific program themed “Controlling Hypertension Together.” The event brought together healthcare professionals, academics, students, and policymakers to promote evidence-based approaches to hypertension prevention and management. A major highlight was the launch of the Nutrition and Dietetics Services Unit Free Consultation Initiative, aimed at expanding public access to nutrition and health consultation services.

The Osun, Lagos and Delta State Chapter marked the day with a virtual awareness program under the same global theme, engaging nutrition professionals, healthcare practitioners, stakeholders, and members of the public in discussions on hypertension prevention, early detection, healthy nutrition, and lifestyle modification. The program emphasized the importance of collective action in reducing the burden of hypertension and improving cardiovascular health.

Collectively, these activities demonstrated the Nutrition Society of Nigeria’s commitment to advancing public health through nutrition education, community engagement, strategic partnerships, and advocacy for healthier lifestyles to prevent hypertension and other non-communicable diseases.

German Nutrition Society – Linking Health, Environment and Dietary Intake in Optimised Food-Based Dietary Guidelines

The German Nutrition Society (DGE)’s food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) for Germany, ‘Eat and drink well’, and the updated DGE nutrition circle were published in March 2024. The new methodological paper, ‘Investigations of a multi-objective diet optimisation model including human health, the environment, and observed dietary intake’, published in Food & Nutrition Research, provides the basis for the mathematical optimisation of FBDGs.

The study describes how the three components – minimising the risk of disease, minimising environmental impact and minimising deviations from typical consumption – influence one another within the model. It also demonstrates the derivation of a health indicator to integrate the links between diet and disease risks into the model.

These methodological investigations provide an important basis for the development of the DGE’s FBDG. The methodology paper illustrates how health, the environment and diet are interrelated and emphasises the importance of all three components for the optimisation model. At the same time, the publication provides important insights for researchers involved in the development of the FBDG. It describes practical experience gained from the use of optimisation models and thus supports the derivation of scientifically sound dietary recommendations.

Publication: https://foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/13758

Further information (in German): www.dge.de/fbdg

2026 Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of India

Nutrition Society of India (NSI) invites members of IUNS-affiliated bodies to participate in its 58th Annual Conference, to be held on 9–10 October 2026 at the Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

The theme of the 2026 conference is “Food and Nutrition – Leaving No One Behind”. A pre-conference workshop will also take place on 8 October 2026.

Further details are available in the conference brochure below and on the official conference website: https://nsi-aicon.com/index.

NSI-2026 Annual Conference BrochureDownload

Free-From and Rich-In Foods – Food Technology and Nutritional Innovation Webinar on 9 July

Organised by the FoodTeach Village, this webinar will take place on 9 July 2026 at 15:00 (London time) and will explore the rapidly growing field of free-from and rich-in food products.

It will provide an overview of the scientific, technological, regulatory, and consumer drivers shaping the development of foods designed to meet specific nutritional and health-related needs. The session will also cover current market trends, formulation challenges, and innovative solutions in product development.

Topics include sugar, lactose, and fat replacement strategies; protein and fibre enrichment; use of functional and bioactive ingredients; and approaches to maintaining product quality and sensory acceptance. Regulatory considerations, nutrition and health claims, and selected case studies will also be presented.

The webinar is relevant for researchers, industry professionals, and anyone interested in food innovation and the development of healthier product solutions.

Registration is open

Celebrating 80 Years of IUNS: Applications Open Now for the Inaugural Jo Hautvast Nutrition Leadership Award

As part of the celebrations marking the 80th Anniversary of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), IUNS is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural IUNS Jo Hautvast Nutrition Leadership Award, with applications opening from today (2 July 2026).

Established in honour of Professor Jo Hautvast, the new award recognises individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to the advancement of nutrition science and its application to improve health and well-being. The award reflects IUNS’s enduring commitment to fostering excellence and supporting leaders who are shaping the future of nutrition worldwide.

The introduction of this prestigious award is one of the initiatives commemorating 80 years of IUNS leadership in promoting nutrition science and international collaboration. Researchers, educators, policymakers, and professionals whose work has had a substantial impact at the national, regional, or global level are encouraged to apply.

Detailed information on eligibility criteria, requirements, and the selection process is available here.

For any questions regarding the award or the application process, please contact the IUNS Office at office@iuns.org.

Applications will be accepted through the online application only. Submissions by email or other means will not be considered.

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