The NUTRITION 2026 schedule is now available—featuring sessions on AI-powered dietary tools, obesity and GLP-1 therapies, food additive regulation, and the future of dietary guidance.Early Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026
Rockville, MD (April 9, 2026) – The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) announced the plenary session, Presidential Symposium, and other program features for its annual flagship meeting, NUTRITION 2026, to be held July 25-28, in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. The meeting convenes a global, multidisciplinary audience—including researchers, clinicians, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers—to explore emerging science and critical challenges shaping the future of nutrition.
At a time of rapid scientific advancement, heightened public attention, and evolving policy priorities, NUTRITION 2026 provides a forum for scientific exchange and collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and borders, reinforcing ASN’s role as a trusted convener for the global nutrition community.
A special session, Dietary Guidance at a Crossroads: Science, Practice, and Innovation, will examine the science, processes, and real-world implications of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Designed to move beyond critique toward constructive dialogue, this session will reinforce the role of the nutrition science community in strengthening the rigor, relevance, and impact of dietary guidance.
Complementing this discussion, the Presidential Symposium, One Health in a Global Context: Food Systems, Nutrition, and Human Health, will highlight the essential role of nutrition science in linking agriculture, food systems, and human health. Featuring international leaders from CGIAR and ICDDR the session will explore how climate-resilient agriculture, diversified food systems, and locally driven solutions translate into healthier diets and improved outcomes, particularly for women and children in climate-stressed and food-insecure settings.
Together, these sessions reflect the breadth of nutrition science today—from national policy to global systems—and underscore ASN’s commitment to advancing science that informs both guidance and real-world impact.
Other featured NUTRITION 2026 sessions include:
The Impact of Diet on Human Gut Microbiota CommunitiesDismantling Silos in Child Nutrition: Examining the Evidence and Leveraging Social Protection PlatformsNutrition AI for Dietary Assessment & Real-Time Feedback: State of the Science, Accuracy, and EthicsBeyond “GLP-1s”: Mechanistic Insights into Amylin and Glucagon Pathways in Next Generation Obesity MedicinesInfant Formula Regulation and Nutritional Composition: Operation Stork Speed and BeyondUltra-Processed Foods and Chronic Disease: Current Research and Future PrioritiesFood is Medicine: Evidence and Implementation in Healthcare SystemsAnd more!
In addition to these outstanding sessions, attendees can expect:
Prestigious award lectures featuring preeminent leaders in pediatric nutrition, obesity, and global nutritionA From Research to Practice clinical track bridging science and careConnect with the Fed sessions with federal agency leaders40+ oral sessions and daily poster sessions showcasing 1,650 presentations of unpublished research Daily Community Activities organized by ASN’s GEMs (Groups Engaging Members) including networking, hot topic speakers, important updates, and moreCareer and professional development activitiesAnd more!
Scientific Program Committee (SPC) member, Stephen R. Hennigar, PhD, recently noted, “I’m really excited about what we have so far for NUTRITION 2026. The featured sessions span a wide range of topics from AI and dietary assessment to emerging in vitro and in silico methods in nutrition research. There’s a good mix of basic and applied science and I think something for everyone.”
The schedule will be updated periodically. Check back for updates.
Registration is open, and early bird pricing is available through Friday, May 1. Click here for more information on NUTRITION 2026 and register today to save.
ASN Staff
