The nutrition and dietetics profession in 2026 stands at a pivotal moment, shaped by emerging research, evolving clinical practices, and growing recognition of nutrition’s role in disease prevention and population health. Whether you’re a registered dietitian, nutrition scientist, food service director, clinical nutritionist, sports nutrition specialist, or nutrition educator, this year’s conference calendar offers unparalleled opportunities to advance your expertise, expand your professional network, and stay ahead of industry innovations.
Why Attend Nutrition Conferences in 2026?
Professional conferences serve as the epicenter of knowledge exchange in the nutrition field. Here you’ll discover cutting-edge research in medical nutrition therapy, pediatric nutrition, sports performance, and metabolic disease management. You’ll connect with thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners shaping the future of dietetics. You’ll explore innovations in food science, functional nutrition, and dietary supplementation. And you’ll gain practical insights into school nutrition programs, foodservice operations, clinical protocols, and regulatory compliance.
Beyond education, these events provide invaluable networking opportunities—whether you’re building collaborations with other practitioners, exploring career advancement, recruiting talent for your organization, or expanding your professional circle across local, regional, and international communities.
A Year of Diverse Opportunities
The 2026 calendar encompasses over 27 major conferences and specialized events spanning every corner of the nutrition profession:
- Clinical nutrition professionals will find advanced training in parenteral and enteral nutrition, metabolic disease management, and evidence-based practice
- Pediatric specialists can deepen expertise in neonatal nutrition, growth assessment, and developmental nutrition through dedicated conferences
- Sports nutrition practitioners have access to cutting-edge research on athletic performance, supplementation, and exercise metabolism
- School nutrition directors and managers can access industry-specific conferences addressing operational challenges, menu innovation, and student wellness
- Food scientists and researchers can present findings and stay current with advances in food safety, nutrition science, and functional foods
- Dietetics educators and students benefit from conferences covering the latest in nutrition science, evidence-based practice, and professional development
- Public health nutritionists can engage with conferences addressing wellness, population nutrition, and health promotion
How to Use This Guide
Below is a chronologically organized list of 2026 nutrition conferences, including major national and international events, regional conferences, specialty conferences, and state-level professional development opportunities. Each entry includes the conference name, location, and dates to help you plan your professional calendar.
Whether you’re attending one signature event or scheduling a series of smaller specialized conferences throughout the year, this comprehensive guide will help you identify the best learning opportunities aligned with your professional goals and practice area.
Complete list of nutrition conferences in 2026
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The Nutrition Society Winter Conference 2026
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London, United Kingdom
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42nd International Conference on Pediatric and Nutritional Research
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Toronto, Canada
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SNA School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC26)
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Nutritional Science & Dietetics Conference 2026
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference
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Long Beach, California, USA
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Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026
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San Diego, California, USA
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32nd International Conference on Clinical Nutrition
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Paris, France
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Food and Dietary Supplement Safety and Regulation Conference
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Washington, DC, USA
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World Congress on Advanced Food Science and Nutrition
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London, United Kingdom
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Nutri 2026 – International Conference on Nutrition & Food Sciences
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Singapore
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New York School Nutrition Association Annual Conference
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Syracuse, New York, USA
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Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Symposium
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Orlando, Florida, USA
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Georgia School Nutrition Association Annual Conference
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Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA
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Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference
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State College, Pennsylvania, USA
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International Conference on Nutritional Metabolism & Metabolic Syndrome
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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13th International Conference on Nutrition & Growth
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Prague, Czech Republic
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8th International Conference on Advances in Neonatal and Pediatric Nutrition
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Paris, France
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5th International Conference on Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
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Zurich, Switzerland
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ISSN 23rd Annual National Conference
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
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11th Innovations in Food Science and Human Nutrition (IFHN 2026)
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Rome, Italy
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SNA Annual National Conference 2026
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Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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International Conference on Nutrition, Public Health & Wellness 2026
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Paris, France
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25th International Congress on Nutrition and Health
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Paris, France
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ISSN-Nutrabolt Conference
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Austin, Texas, USA
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2026 Nutrition Congress
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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International Conference on Pediatrics & Pediatric Nutrition
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Rome, Italy
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FNCE 2026 – Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
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San Antonio, Texas, USA
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8th International Conference on Nutrition, Food Science & Human Health
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Location TBD
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08th International Conference on Food, Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle (NUTRICON 2026)
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Location TBD
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Functional Foods for Wellness Summit 2026
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Location TBD
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Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care Conference 2026
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Location TBD
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4rd edition of The Dietitian Conference
Progress, Prevention, Clinical Practice
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Raddison Blu – Cluj Napoca, Romania
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