Frequently Asked Questions

NUTRITION 2026 is the American Society for Nutrition’s (ASN) annual flagship meeting which will be held July 25 – 28, in National Harbor, MD just outside of Washington DC. This 3 ½ day event will offer new, original science presentations, featured sessions, award lectures and career recognition, professional development, and networking/Groups Engaging Members (GEM) functions. 

NUTRITION 2026 will be held July 25 -28, 2026, in National Harbor, MD, just outside of Washington, DC. Pre-conference activities may also be scheduled for Friday, July 24th. Program information will be available in January 2026.  

NUTRITION 2026 will convene top researchers, practitioners, global and public health professionals, policymakers and advocacy leaders, industry, media, and other related professionals to advance nutrition science and its practical application. NUTRITION 2026 also is a “must attend” event for rising leaders in the field – postdoctoral fellows and undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. 

NUTRITION 2026 is an in-person conference without a concurrent virtual component.  The focus on the in-person event ensures that those who attend will have the best possible experience. As always, ASN will offer selected content on demand after the event.  

The NUTRITION 2026 session topic idea submission site opened on July 10, 2025. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2025. 

Key Dates for the NUTRITION 2026 Call for Abstracts: 

ASN welcomes the submission of unpublished research in the form of abstracts for presentation at NUTRITION 2026.  

For complete details including submission guidelines and instructions, click here.

To submit an abstract, visit the NUTRITION 2026 Abstract Submission website. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Abstracts can include: 

Additionally, separate from the general Call for Abstracts, individuals interested in presenting their work at NUTRITION 2026 can submit a Late Breaking/Rapid Science Submission or Encore Abstract. Please note these submission categories have specific criteria and a limited number of submissions will be accepted.

Submission guidelines and instructions will be available in January 2026. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Key Dates for Late Breaking/Rapid Science Submission and Encore Abstract Submission: 

The 2026 ASN Foundation Call for Nominations/Applications opens September 9, 2025, and will close December 1, 2025. More information about ASN awards including a complete list of award opportunities will be available in September.  

Abstract-based award competitions and abstract recognition awards will be held and given at NUTRITION 2026. ASN membership is required to be considered for these programs. The application deadline is March 9, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. For more information, click here.

The American Society for Nutrition is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

CDR Credentialed Practitioners can document live activities that have not received prior approval if they meet CDR Core Content Criteria and CDR CPE Activity Type Definitions. One (1) hour of live training is equal to one (1) CPEU. It is up to the learner to determine if the live activity meets the requirements outlined in the CDR Core Content Criteria and CDR CPE Activity Type Definitions. If you have any questions/concerns, please contact [email protected]. 

Check back in early 2026 for more details about the maximum continuing education credits that can be claimed at NUTRITION 2026. 

All non-physician healthcare professionals at NUTRITION 2026 will be able to complete an evaluation and download a Certificate of Participation. This certificate designates your participation in this education activity. It lists the amount of continuing medical education credit that has been designated for physicians by ASN. You should be able to use this documentation for your licensing or certification needs. To determine if activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are acceptable for your licensing or certification needs, please contact your credentialing body directly. Please note ASN cannot guarantee its acceptance. 

For information on advertising and sponsorship opportunities at NUTRITION 2026, please contact Griff Courtney (Director of Engagement) at [email protected]. 

• 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 ASNF-NNF Henrik Dam Award Lecture to recognize a mid-career professional (10–25 years post-terminal degree) for outstanding research contributions to the 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 E. V. McCollum International Lectureships in Nutrition Award to encourage sound advancements in nutritional science and their application for improving the health and well-being of people worldwide and to commemorate the life and contributions of EV McCollum.  

• • 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 funding opportunities and 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; and  

• 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 Young Professionals at activities coordinated by ASN’s Student Interest Group and Early Career Nutrition Interest Groups  

ASN welcomes the submission of unpublished research in the form of abstracts for presentation at NUTRITION 2026.  

For complete details including submission guidelines and instructions, click here.

To submit an abstract, visit the NUTRITION 2026 Abstract Submission website. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

For more information about this submission opportunity, click here.

Submission guidelines and instructions will be available in January 2026. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Please note a limited number of Late Breaking/Rapid Science Submissions will be accepted for presentation. 

For more information about this submission opportunity, click here.

Submission guidelines and instructions will be available in January 2026. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Please note a limited number of Encore Abstract submissions will be accepted for presentation. 

Contact Michelle Crispino (Senior Director, Knowledge Initiatives), via email at [email protected].

Yes. All presenters are REQUIRED to register and attend NUTRITION 2026 in–person.  

A Certificate of Attendance verifies attendance/participation in the conference but does not indicate any continuing education available for the activity.  

All registered attendees are eligible to receive a Certificate of Attendance.  

Registration for NUTRITION 2026 will open in Early December, 2025.  

Registration fees and policies will be posted in early December 2025.

For a complete listing of registration types and descriptions, please visit the Registration and Housing page.  

Yes. Reduced registration rates are available on a sliding scale. The earlier an attendee registers, the more affordable the registration rate! Register by 11:59 PM CT on May 1, 2026, to get the early registration discount rate.  

ASN has three registration tiers (Early, Advance, & Regular). Rates vary depending on when you register.  

Yes. A Daily Pass may be purchased through registration for Saturday, Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Daily Registration is only available for ONE day.  Multi-day registrants will save by paying the full registration.  

• Registration opens: Early December 2025   

• Early registration deadline: May 1, 2026  

• Advanced registration deadline: June 12, 2026   

• Regular rates apply: June 13, 2026 

• Full Conference Registration  

• Daily Registration  

• Welcome Reception  

• Access to plenary and education sessions, award lectures. abstract presentations (oral sessions, poster theater flash sessions, and poster sessions), and career and professional development sessions.  

• ASN Community Events and Groups Engaging Members (GEM) Forums   

• Sponsored Satellite Programs  

• Access to all days of Exhibits  

Please note that an additional charge is required to attend the ASN Class of 2026 Distinguished Fellows, 50-Year Members, and Past Presidents Luncheon  

Yes, NUTRITION 2026 offers special discounted registration rates for the following:  

• High School Students and Teachers  

• US Government Employees  

• Retired & Unemployed  

Please contact [email protected] for additional information.  

No, however, members always receive the lowest rates with reduced registration fees.

Yes, ASN offers a “JOIN NOW” option for registration that includes 1- year ASN membership and registration to NUTRITION 2026.

Yes. Emeritus members receive a discounted rate. Please refer to the rates online for specific rates.  The emeritus rate will automatically generate for members who enter their username and member ID within the registration site.

To register as press, you must submit a press registration request online.  Your request will be reviewed by Media Relations and approved based on ASN’s media guidelines. More information will become available soon on media guidelines and how to register. 

When registering themselves registrants have the option to add one (1) guest over the age of 18 to their NUTRITION 2026 registration who is not in the nutrition science or practice field.*

All guests must present a government-issued photo ID and be accompanied by the conference registrant before receiving a badge onsite.

*A colleague, associate, spouse, or significant other who works or studies within the nutrition science or practice field must register as a professional attendee.

The Guest registration fee includes 3 days of access to the HUB and access to the Welcome Reception held on Saturday evening.

Guests will not have access to session rooms and cannot claim continuing education credits.

An additional charge is required to attend the ASN Class of 2026 Distinguished Fellows, 50-Year Members, and Past Presidents Luncheon.

Registration confirmations will be sent via e-mail immediately after registering via the website.

No. ASN accepts credit card payments, checks or international money orders, payable to ASN using a U.S. Bank and in U.S. dollars.

ASN accepts checks, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or international money orders payable to ASN; using a U.S. Bank and in U.S. dollars.  

If you are paying by check or money order, please mail the payment and the completed registration form to:  

American Society for Nutrition  

c/o NUTRITION 2026  

2440 Research Blvd, Suite 430  

Rockville, MD 20850  

Yes! Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Guardians are asked to help maintain a professional, disturbance-free exhibition environment.

Children under the age of 18 will no longer have the option to register in advance. All children under the age of 18 will register on-site to receive access to the meeting. Children must be present at the time of registration to receive their badge.

Registration Cancellation/Refund Policy   

Partial Refunds  

• Cancellation requests received by 11:59 PM CT on May 1, 2026, will receive a 75% refund.  

• Cancellation requests received between May 1 and 11:59 PM CT on June 12, 2026, will receive a 50% refund. 

• No refunds will be given for no-shows. 

Non-Refundable   

• After  June 13, 2026, registration fees are non-refundable.   

• No-shows (registrants who do not attend) will not receive refunds.  

• Donations to ASN are non-refundable.    

• Tickets to the Welcome Reception and ASN 2026 Class of Distinguished Fellows, 50-Year Members, and Past Presidents Luncheon are non-refundable after  11:59 PM CT on June 13, 2026 

NUTRITION 2026 Attendee Housing will open in Early December 2025. Please check back for additional information on NUTRITION 2026 official hotels.  

Top reasons why you should reserve your hotel room through our housing website: 

• Discounted rate: ASN has negotiated a special discounted rate for NUTRITION 2026 attendees. 

• Customer service: ASN’s NUTRITION official housing reservation specialists are your advocate if a dispute or problem arises, and they will be at your assistance throughout the event. 

• Reservation Protection: In the event of a sold out situation at the hotel, MCI USA protects those booked in the Official Hotel Block, an invaluable benefit to guard against travel uncertainty. 

• No Resort Fees: No hidden resort, urban or mandatory fees when you book through MCI USA . 

• Earn Reward Points: You can still earn reward points from your preferred brand. 

• Wait list: Ability to wait list online for additional hotel nights needed. 

• Support your Organization: Booking in the Official Hotel Block helps the Event continue to offer the best, most competitive hotel rates for the future as well as keeping your registration fee increases to a minimum. It shows the Event’s value to the city and allows the organization to negotiate better room blocks and rates for you. 

**Important Message Regarding Housing Scams!** 

Room reservations for NUTRITION 2026 are handled exclusively by MCI USA. Phone, fax, or email communications from any other company or organization offering cut-rate housing for NUTRITION 2026 or stating that they are a viable alternative to going through NUTRITION’s official housing bureau are not affiliated with ASN or the conference in any manner. While it is not illegal for a travel firm or booking agent to solicit potential customers, it can be difficult to determine the legitimacy of offers from these organizations. Those who opt for alternatives to ASN-negotiated rates may find themselves at risk. Other groups report that after paying these types of companies, no room was reserved, and their credit card was fraudulently charged. For these reasons, and to support our efforts to give you a quality event, we highly recommend that you do not make any reservations through any unknown housing or travel company. Again, ASN has no affiliation with any of these room brokers. MCI USA is the ONLY official housing contractor for NUTRITION 2026. They will never call to solicit your business. 

For more information contact Griff Courtney at:  

Phone: 240-428-3613
Email: [email protected] 

For a full list of advertising and support opportunities for NUTRITION 2026, please visit our exhibits and support page.  

For more information contact Griff Courtney at:  

Phone: 240-428-3613
Email: [email protected] 

ASN is strongly committed to protecting the health and safety of all meeting attendees and personnel. The Society is actively working with the local officials to implement public health protocols and best practices to provide the safest possible meeting environment.  

We will continue to monitor recommendations issued by the CDC and state/local health authorities and will adjust health and safety protocols as needed.