World Food Day takes place on 16 October 2026 under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” This year’s campaign highlights the role of innovation, science, technology and knowledge in building more sustainable food systems and improving access to nutritious food.
The 10th Africa Nutrition Conference will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, from 30 November to 4 December 2026. Under the theme “Ending all Forms of Hunger and Malnutrition in Africa: From Evidence to Impact”, the conference will bring together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration.
The Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS) invites researchers and colleagues across the global nutrition community to contribute to the scientific programme of the 15th European Nutrition Conference (FENS2027). Abstract submission is now open. The congress will take place from 7–11 November 2027 at De Doelen Congress Centre in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, under the theme “Inclusive Nutrition: Embracing Diversity!”. […]
The Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) will hold its 2027 Annual Conference from 29 April to 1 May 2027 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Under the theme “Advancing Nutrition Science. Accelerating Translation. Improving Health,” the conference will bring together researchers, clinicians, educators, public health professionals, policymakers, trainees and other stakeholders to explore developments in nutrition science […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published new guidelines for the integrated management of obesity in children and adolescents, outlining a people-centred approach to care through primary healthcare.
Welcome back to the IUNS 80th anniversary series, “Nutrition Without Borders: 80 Years of IUNS”. The topic of this month is “ICNs Through the Decades: How the Global Nutrition Conversation Evolved”. Early International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) meetings focused on addressing deficiency diseases and protein-energy malnutrition, while later congresses embraced chronic disease, food systems, and equity. Examining ICNs […]
Hosted by the Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) and the Nutrition Society of South Africa (NSSA), the 2026 Nutrition Congress will take place from 7 – 9 October 2026 at the Wanderers Club, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Organised by the Sabri Ülker Foundation in collaboration with The Nutrition Society, the Summit will take place on 19–20 October 2026 at Rixos Tersane Istanbul, with opportunities for both in-person and virtual participation. Registration is free for all participants.
The World Food Prize Foundation will host the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue (Borlaug Dialogue) from 20–22 October 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.
The 6th FANUS Conference will bring together nutrition scientists, professionals, policymakers and partners from across Africa and beyond to explore innovative, evidence-based solutions for healthier, more sustainable and resilient African food systems.