The XXI Latin American Congress of Nutrition (SLAN 2026) will take place from 25–29 October 2026 in Santiago, Chile, bringing together researchers, academics, health professionals, policymakers, and students from across the region to discuss the future of food systems and nutrition. The congress will be held at the Centro Cultural CEINA, a prominent cultural and educational venue located in the heart of Santiago.
Under the theme “Transforming Food Systems in Latin America: From Evidence to Action,” SLAN 2026 aims to promote scientific exchange and foster collaborative solutions to address the region’s most pressing nutrition and food-system challenges. The congress programme will feature scientific sessions, symposia, oral and poster presentations, networking opportunities, and an exhibition pavilion showcasing organizations and institutions working in nutrition and related fields.
The event will also offer pre-congress workshops on 24–25 October, providing participants with opportunities to develop practical skills, deepen their knowledge, and expand professional networks in an international learning environment.
SLAN 2026 welcomes participation from both members and non-members of the Society and will include presentations in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, reinforcing its commitment to regional collaboration and scientific excellence. Registration opened on 2 March 2026, and further details regarding the scientific programme and participation opportunities are available through the congress website.
The Annual Congress of the Hungarian Society of Nutrition will take place from 1–3 October in Balatonkenese, located on the eastern shore of Lake Balaton, approximately 100 km from Budapest. As a rotating conference, the event is hosted in a different city each year.
The congress will bring together a multidisciplinary community of medical doctors, dietitians, nutrition experts, researchers, marketing specialists, university lecturers, and students. While the official language of the meeting is Hungarian, selected sessions in English will feature invited international experts and PhD students studying in Hungary.
International presenters and participants are warmly welcomed. Further information is available at www.mttt.hu. For registration or presentation enquiries, please contact MTTT@med-unideb.hu or Rurik.Imre@semmelweis.hu.
The International Congress of the Ibero-American Network on Nutriomics and Precision Nutrition (RINN22) is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from September 2 to 4, 2026, in a hybrid format.
Under the theme Nutrition of Precision: Connecting Science to Practice, the Congress will bring together speakers from international reference, from Latin America, Europe and the United States.
Multi-omics approaches will be addressed in Precision Nutrition, with an emphasis on its clinical and health application especiallyfor the management of obesity and metabolic diseases emergent markets. The scientific program will incorporate the use of data analysis and artificial intelligence in Precision Nutrition, with the objective of strengthening the translation of scientific knowledge into practice professional and decision-making in health.
It will be an exchange space training and collaboration, aimed at researchers, professionals from students and managers interested in innovative strategies for the comprehensive health care.
The Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND), in collaboration with its members and strategic partners, continues to lead nutrition advocacy, professional development, and public engagement across Ghana.
Championing Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL)
A central pillar of GAND’s advocacy is the promotion of Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) to foster healthier food environments and reduce the growing burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Through stakeholder engagements, public campaigns, and targeted communication strategies, GAND is contributing to national efforts to reform food labelling systems, empowering consumers to make informed dietary choices and holding the food industry to greater accountability.
Maternal and Child Nutrition (MCN) Advocacy
Recognising nutrition as a foundational pillar of child development and national growth, GAND and its partners are actively engaged in Maternal and Child Nutrition (MCN) advocacy. Through the Nourishing Futures campaign, GAND collaborates with SEND Ghana, the Eleanor Crook Foundation, and other public health actors to advocate for increased government investment in nutrition, particularly for women and children. These efforts underscore the vital link between adequate nutrition, improved learning outcomes, and long-term human capital development.
Nourishing Futures campaign — MCN advocacy visual
Nourishing Futures campaign — MCN advocacy visual
Media Engagements with SEND Ghana
GAND has amplified its advocacy reach through strategic media partnerships with SEND Ghana, leveraging television, radio, and digital platforms to raise public awareness on critical nutrition issues, including FOPWL and MCN financing. These engagements have helped shape public discourse, strengthened calls for evidence-based policy action, and elevated nutrition as a national priority in Ghana.
GAND President discussing Nourishing Futures on Woezor TV
Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Food Policy Campaign
In its commitment to professional excellence, GAND continues to organise Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes for nutritionists and dietitians. Covering clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, and emerging global trends, these programmes ensure that practitioners remain competent, current, and responsive to evolving nutrition challenges in Ghana and beyond.
Stakeholder engagement — panel discussion on food policy media campaign
Stakeholder engagement — panel discussion on food policy media campaign
COND 2026 official flyer — 4–7 August 2026, University for Development Studies, Tamale
Through its integrated work in FOPWL advocacy, MCN campaigns, media engagement, professional development, and strategic partnerships, GAND continues to position itself as the leading voice for nutrition and improved health outcomes in Ghana and across Africa.
The following images document key Front-of-Pack Warning Label (FOPWL) advocacy events conducted by GAND, VAST Ghana and SEND Ghana across Ghana, engaging communities, nutrition professionals, policymakers, and the public in the campaign to promote mandatory food warning labels.
FOPWL Stakeholder Engagement — Community workshop participants gather for a group photo FOPWL Advocacy Session — Virtual stakeholder consultation on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels
(Left) FOPWL Key Stakeholders — Nutrition professionals and participants policy advocates at the engagement meeting Ghana
(Left) FOPWL Working Groups — Participants inbreakout session discussing food policy questions
(Right) FOPWL Community Awareness — Audience at the FOPWL community sensitisation event
FOPWL Children’s Participation — Young consumers FOPWL Community Group Photo — Participants andengage with the ‘Know What You Eat’ campaign advocates at the FOPWL public awareness event
The Pakistan Nutrition & Dietetic Society successfully hosted its 3rd International Conference, Nutri-Connect 2025 bringing together national and international experts to advance nutrition science, leadership, innovation, and stronger integration of clinical and public health nutrition.
The Pakistan Nutrition & Dietetic Society (PNDS) successfully organized its 3rd International Conference, Nutri-Connect 2025, from 17–19 October 2025 at Hamdard University, Islamabad, in collaboration with The Nutrition Society UK. Under the theme “Bridging the Gap Between Clinical and Public Health Nutrition,” the conference brought together experts from clinical nutrition, public health, academia, research, and policy sectors to address Pakistan’s pressing nutrition challenges, including malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.
A special highlight of the opening ceremony was started with the welcome note by the President, Rabia Anwer and Key note speech by the Scientific Chair, Prof. Dr. Nilofer Fatimi Safdar followed by the congratulatory messages from Prof Mary Ward, President of the Nutrition Society, UK, Mr. Mark Hollingsworth, CEO of The Nutrition Society UK, Prof Chwang Lee, Honorary Life President, AFDA & a video message from the President of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), who emphasized the importance of global partnerships, professional collaboration, and empowering the next generation of nutrition leaders and recognizing PNDS’s efforts in advancing nutrition science and professional leadership in Pakistan.
A major scientific highlight included 21 pre-conference workshops conducted both onsite and online across PNDS chapters, focusing on research methods, pediatric malnutrition, micronutrient management, food systems, nutrition indicators, and digital tools such as Win-Diet software. Leadership and governance sessions further strengthened participants’ professional and strategic capacities.
The three-day scientific program featured keynote lectures, panel discussions, and thematic sessions on malnutrition, NCDs and mental health, nutrition across the lifespan, critical care nutrition, enteral and parenteral feeding, AI and digital innovations, gut microbiome research, food systems transformation, and social behavior change communication. The conference received 179 scientific abstracts, creating a vibrant platform for research dissemination and innovation.
A brief yet vibrant feature was the Creative Nutrition Competition, where students and professionals show cased evidence-based nutrition messages through infographics, short videos, and healthy recipes, highlighting innovative approaches to public nutrition communication.
The conference concluded with renewed commitment to evidence-based practice, research translation, leadership development, and stronger collaboration between clinical and public health nutrition sectors, reaffirming PNDS’s pivotal role in shaping a resilient and integrated nutrition system in Pakistan.
The Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) is pleased to announce its 56th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting (EKO 2026), scheduled to take place from 13th to 18th September 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.
With the theme “Delivering Better Nutrition for All: Connecting the Dots Across Life Cycle, Systems, and Sectors,” the conference will convene a diverse range of stakeholders, including researchers, academics, policymakers, development partners, and private sector actors from across the globe. The conference aims to promote knowledge exchange, strengthen partnerships, and advance evidence-based solutions to current nutrition challenges.
Key thematic areas include transforming food systems, advancing precision nutrition, improving clinical nutrition practice, fostering multi-sectoral collaboration, and addressing nutrition needs across all stages of life. These sessions are designed to encourage integrated and sustainable approaches to tackling malnutrition in all its forms.
NSN places strong emphasis on international participation and collaboration, and therefore warmly invites organizations, institutions, and professionals worldwide to register and actively engage in the conference.
Participants will benefit from high-level discussions, networking opportunities, and exposure to innovative research and practices within the global nutrition space.
In addition, abstract submissions are now open, providing an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to present their work and contribute to the global body of nutrition knowledge.
Interested participants are encouraged to register and submit abstracts through the link provided below.
NSN invites you to take part in this national conference, register, share your work, and collaborate with key stakeholders committed to improving nutrition outcomes worldwide.
NUTRITION 2026, the American Society for Nutrition’s (ASN’s) annual flagship meeting, will take place July 25–28 in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC. This global gathering will bring together leading scientists, researchers, clinicians, and trainees to exchange ideas, share the latest discoveries, and build collaborations that advance nutrition science worldwide. Register by May 1 to secure the best pricing.Visit nutrition.org/meeting to learn more, and bookmark the site to explore the Schedule Planner (coming soon) which will help you start planning your time at the meeting.
NUTRITION 2026 will also celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), as part of the celebration events. For eight decades, IUNS has helped advance nutrition science through international collaboration, connecting scientists, societies, and institutions across regions and disciplines. This milestone celebration will provide a special opportunity to recognize that legacy and highlight the importance of continued global partnership in addressing nutrition and health challenges.
In the lead-up to the meeting, additional opportunities to participate in the scientific program are also opening soon. Beginning April 6, ASN will welcome Late-Breaking/Rapid Science and Encore Abstractsubmissions for NUTRITION 2026—offering researchers a chance to share timely findings and be part of this international gathering.
Key dates for these submissions:
April 6: Submission opens
May 11: Submission deadline
May 25: Acceptance notifications and programming assignments sent
Visit nutrition.org/meeting/present-your-science for details, and stay tuned for additional updates as we prepare for an exciting and globally connected NUTRITION 2026.
The 6th International Conference of Algerian Society of Nutrition (ASN) will take place in Constantine, Algeria from 6-8 November, 2026.
This conference, under the main theme “Lifestyle and Health”, will be a forum for exchanges and discussions on various aspects of food, nutrition, and health (school children, adolescents, etc.); fasting; obesity, microbiota, cardiometabolic syndrome, cancers, food allergies, celiac disease, management of patients with CKD; phytotherapy; Mediterranean products and local by-products; nutrition startups, and presentation of a comic strip on children nutritional education, and more.
The Algerian Society of Nutrition has invited national and international specialists to address current issues within the selected themes and present the latest innovations in research and development.
Nearly 400 people are expected to attend, including members, research professors, researchers, physicians, pharmacists, biotechnologists, doctoral students, and all professionals interested in these fields. Nutrition professionals and industry representatives from the agri-food and pharmaceutical sectors will be present.
Several national and international associations interested in nutrition are invited.
The SAN and the National Organizing Committee are pleased to welcome you to Constantine for a rich and engaging CI-SAN 2026.
The Nutrition Society Congress 2026 will take place 21–24 July 2026 at Newcastle University, UK, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and professionals in nutrition for four days of scientific presentations, discussions, and knowledge exchange.
The Nutrition Society Congress 2026 provides a comprehensive platform to present research, engage with international experts, and stay tuned on developments in nutritional science and practice.
The Congress programme includes plenary lectures, core symposia, original communication sessions, and thematic highlights covering topics such as dietary fibre intake, food insecurity, microbiome and human health, ultraprocessed foods, and dietary transitions. Key sessions include the British Journal of Nutrition Paper of the Year Lecture, Rank Prize Lecture, and workshops on career development.
You are invited to submit abstracts by 13 April 2026 for oral or poster presentation. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society.
Registration is open with discounted rates for students, low-income delegates, and members. Deadline for registration and gala dinner bookings is 3 July 2026.
The Czech Society for Nutrition is hosting a conference on 24 March 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic.
The conference focuses on two crucial periods in a woman’s life – pregnancy and menopause – and provides practical, evidence-based information on how properly adjusted nutrition, dietary supplements, and lifestyle can significantly influence a woman’s health as well as the healthy development of the child.
Content:
A. Menopause
cardiovascular problems and possibilities for their prevention and management
prevention and nutritional support in osteoporosis
lifestyle as a key factor influencing quality of life during hormonal changes
specific nutritional recommendations for everyday practice
B. Pregnancy
the importance of nutrition for fetal development and the course of pregnancy
nutritional support for reproductive health
key nutrients during the different stages of pregnancy
when and how to appropriately use dietary supplements
