Program
Showcasing cutting-edge and timely topics in nutrition over three days at NUTRITION 2026, July 25–28, 2026, in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC.
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Explore the NUTRITION 2026 schedule—featuring sessions on AI-powered dietary tools, obesity and GLP-1 therapies, food additive regulation, and the future of dietary guidance.
NUTRITION 2026 will continue to offer the high-quality, valuable content you’ve come to expect from the pre-eminent nutrition meeting.
Staying current in nutrition is essential, and NUTRITION 2026 is your go-to source for the latest research, breakthroughs, and best practices. Gain exclusive access to discoveries shaping the future of nutrition and practical insights that keep you ahead in this evolving field.
Join a global community of experts and professionals at NUTRITION 2026 to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools for success—and lead the way in advancing nutrition science and practice.
The program features scientific symposia and educational sessions, unpublished research studies presented in oral and poster sessions and flash talks, award lectures delivered by distinguished leaders, professional and career development opportunities, and events with ASN’s vibrant scientific communities known as Groups Engaging Members (GEMs). Attendees also will have opportunities to network with leaders from funding agencies, industry and other organizations.
Program Features
NUTRITION 2026’s program includes:
Scientific symposia and educational sessions organized around the following themes:
- Cellular and Physiological Nutrition / Metabolism
- Climate and/or Food Systems
- Clinical and Translational Nutrition
- Global and Public Health Nutrition
- Population Science
- Career and Professional Development
Award lectures including:
- The ASN Foundation and Novo Nordisk Foundation Henrik Dam Award Lecture celebrating exceptional foundational and translational discoveries that have advanced our understanding of micronutrients, nutritional status, and/or metabolism. Named after Henrik Dam, the 1943 Nobel laureate who discovered vitamin K, the award celebrates the spirit of scientific discovery and its transformative impact on global health.
- The George Bray Outstanding Scientific Achievements Award in Obesity Research to recognize a physician, clinician or investigator who has made a significant lifetime contribution to the field of obesity research.
- The Jean-Pierre Habicht Lifetime Achievements in Global Nutrition Award to honor lifetime achievements in international nutrition research to benefit populations in non-industrialized countries.
- The Robert Suskind and Leslie Lewinter-Suskind Pediatric Nutrition Lifetime Achievement Award Lecture to recognize a physician, clinician or investigator who has made a significant lifetime contribution to the field of pediatric nutrition.
A From Research to Practice clinical track to review the latest science and practical applications – geared to health care providers.
Unpublished research studies presented in oral and poster sessions.
The President’s Oral Session: Abstracts of Distinction will spotlight innovative, impactful research that is advancing the field of nutrition research and practice. All abstracts submitted to NUTRITION 2025 will be considered for this prestigious session.
Connect with the Fed sessions and activities to discover resources from leaders in federal agencies.
Featured presentations on late breaking/rapid science highlighting high impact and newsworthy research.
Award recognition honoring scientists, clinicians and scholars for significant achievements in nutrition research, education, and practice.
Career and professional development sessions and events aimed at providing attendees with resources and skills for their future endeavors.
Invaluable networking opportunities and special events including:
- Hot-topic discussion sessions, mentoring activities and other special events hosted by the ASN’s Groups Engaging Members (GEMs), Research Interest Sections (RIS) and Councils – vibrant scientific communities that are vital to advancing nutrition science
- Connect with fellow Students and Early Career Professionals at activities coordinated by ASN’s Student Interest Group and Early Career Nutrition Interest Groups
Continuing Education/Accreditation
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
Present Your Science at NUTRITION 2026 – Abstracts, Late Breaking/Rapid Science Submissions, and Encore Abstracts!
Showcase your work to the nutrition community by presenting at NUTRITION 2026!
Presenting your research at NUTRITION 2026 is an ideal opportunity to advance your career, expand your professional network, and make a meaningful impact on the field of nutrition.
Don’t miss out on presenting your own research and gaining insight on current advances in all areas of nutrition science and practice!
Why Submit?
- Maximize Your Exposure: Presenting at NUTRITION 2026 allows your findings to be seen by a highly engaged audience, expanding the visibility of your contributions within the nutrition community
- Spark New Collaborations: Engage in discussions with leading nutrition scientists who may offer fresh perspectives and new opportunities for collaboration.
- Be Part of a Global Scientific Exchange: NUTRITION 2026 brings together experts from around the world from academia, industry, and public sectors offering an unparalleled platform to disseminate your research to a diverse audience.
Submission opportunities include:
Abstracts
Unpublished research such as:
Research: New research and/or secondary analysis of data
Methods: Newly established or characterized methods, or evaluations of existing methods
Protocols: Descriptions of proposed studies, or recruitment and process results of newly started studies
Case study: A clinical vignette or case report is a means of disseminating new knowledge gained from clinical practice
Late Breaking/ Rapid Science Submissions
High impact, groundbreaking, innovative and newsworthy research for which results were not available by the NUTRITION 2026 March 9 abstract submission deadline.
Encore Abstracts
Scientific research recently presented at a scientific conference as an abstract in the form of a poster or oral presentation between June 1, 2025, and June 31, 2026 – excluding NUTRITION 2025. Abstracts previously presented at ASN’s NUTRITION meetings are not eligible for submission.
Key Dates
Abstracts (Unpublished Research):
| Submission opens | November 3, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | March 9, 2026 |
| Acceptance notifications sent | April 6, 2026 |
| Programming assignments sent | April 27, 2026 |
Late Breaking/Rapid Science Submissions and Encore Abstracts:
| Submission opens | April 6, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| Acceptance notifications and programming assignments sent | May 25, 2026 |
Please note a limited number of Late Breaking/Rapid Science Submissions and Encore Abstracts will be accepted for presentation.
Pre-Conference Workshop – AI and Precision Nutrition: Introduction to the Researcher Workbench
Friday, July 24, 2026
1:00 – 5:00 PM ET
Co-sponsored by the Academic Nutrition Departments and Programs (ANDP), Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, and the National Institutes of Health Office of Nutrition Research
The Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH) study, powered by the All of Us Research Program, is studying how individual people respond to different foods to ultimately understand if a personalized diet can help improve health and prevent chronic disease. The All of Us Research Program is a large effort to accelerate health research and medical breakthroughs, and to support the development of individualized prevention, treatment, and care for all of us.
As the first ancillary study to All of Us, the NPH study collects new data and leverages the rich data already being collected in All of Us. These combined data are available on the All of Us Researcher Workbench, a secure, cloud-based platform where researchers can access and analyze the All of Us dataset.
This workshop will introduce participants to the scientific goals and design of the NPH study, approaches to data curation, preparation of AI-ready data, and use of the Researcher Workbench. Through hands-on activities, participants will learn how to begin working with the available data to address research questions. Topics will include navigating All of Us, creating a workspace, generating initial descriptive statistics, and producing preliminary data visualizations.
A working knowledge of R is recommended. Participants should bring a laptop to fully engage in the interactive activities. Prior to the workshop, registered participants will be asked to complete a brief survey to help tailor the content to their statistical background and experience.
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Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Fees
| Registration Type | Pre-Conference Workshop Registration |
|---|---|
| Member | $150 |
| Early Career II Member | $150 |
| Emeritus | $150 |
| Early Career I Member | $25 |
| Student Member | $25 |
Late Breaking/Rapid Science &
Encore Abstract Submissions
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