2026 Scientific Achievement Awards— Apply or Nominate Outstanding Leaders in Nutrition by December 1

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

Connect directly with key opinion leaders, faculty, clinicians, policy makers, and early career professionals in the nutrition field.

Put Your Brand at the Center of Nutrition Science

NUTRITION 2026 is where the nutrition science community gathers to spark discovery, share innovation, and shape the future of health. This premier event brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and thought leaders—all seeking the tools, products, and services that help turn science into impact.

Join 3,000 scientists, clinicians, and decision-makers from the nutrition community for 3.5 days of superior research, cutting-edge science, interactive exhibits and meaningful networking. 


Why Exhibit at NUTRITION?

  • Exposure & Engagement – Build visibility, introduce new products and services, make customer connections, foster meaningful collaborations, and generate new sales leads
  • Networking – Schedule face-to-face meetings and enjoy in-person connection

Who Attends?

NUTRITION 2026 convenes leaders and innovators in nutrition science and practice.

Attendees represent universities, government and private research institutes, laboratories, clinical practice settings, corporate and industry organizations, and more!

  • Principal investigators
  • Physicians
  • Dietitians/nutritionists
  • University/medical school and nutrition department faculty and department heads
  • Government scientists and agency leadership
  • Food scientists
  • Researchers from other independent institutions and foundations
  • Other clinicians and healthcare influencers
  • Industry researchers, scientists and marketers

Who Exhibits?

Categories of products and services include the following:

*NUTRITION 2025 attendees indicated interest in seeing more of these exhibitors at future meetings.

  • Activity monitoring
  • Animal models and animal care supplies
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Behavioral research equipment
  • Biologicals Biosensors
  • Body composition analyzers
  • Calorimeters
  • Clinical Nutrition Products, including medical foods, infant formulas, nutritional products for patients with chronic diseases, and GLP-1s*Commodity boards*
  • Computer software and services
  • Continuing education
  • Data acquisition equipment
  • Dietary assessment tools
  • Dietary products
  • Dietary supplements
  • Digital Health Tools including apps and wearables*
  • Education materials/teaching aids
  • Enteral/parenteral nutrition products and equipment
  • Exercise and fitness equipment
  • Food and beverage products
  • Food Companies, particularly those focusing on functional foods, alternative protein, healthy food formulation, and plant-based options*
  • Food delivery systems
  • Food management
  • Food prep equipment
  • Government Agencies*
  • Healthcare products Ingredients
  • Laboratory equipment and supplies*
  • Lifestyle management
  • Market research
  • Menus and cookbooks
  • Metabolic devices/testing systems
  • Non-profit organizations and NGOs*
  • Novel Technologies, including AI/ML, microbiome testing, and personalized nutrition*
  • Nutritional Supplements*
  • Pharmaceuticals*
  • Protein and gene analysis services
  • Publishers, books and teaching tools*
  • Research services, models and products
  • Startups spanning the food, nutrition and ingredient space*
  • Universities and Academic Programs*
  • And more!

     

“NUTRITION 2025 was a testament to the power of science in driving meaningful change. I left feeling more informed, connected, and inspired to contribute to the field.”

Evelyn MensahUniversity of Rhode Island Student Member

Previous Exhibitors and Supporters

  • Abbott Nutrition
  • Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America
  • Alliance for Potato Research & Education
  • Almond Board of California
  • American Pistachio Growers
  • Amway
  • ASN Foundation and its generous donors
  • Bio-Serv, Inc.
  • Bayer Crop Science
  • Balchem
  • Brightseed
  • California Walnut Commission
  • Calorify, Inc.
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine
  • Codex Labs Corp
  • Council for Responsible Nutrition
  • Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology
  • Dairy Management Inc. on behalf of the National Dairy Council
  • DiaSys Diagnostic Systems, USA, LLC
  • Division of Nutrition Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Donors to the Doug Paddon-Jones Memorial Fund
  • dsm-firmenich
  • Dyets Inc.
  • Elsevier
  • Egg Nutrition Center
  • Equipamos LLC
  • Fortifeye Vitamins
  • Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute
  • FSU Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences
  • General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition
  • George A. Bray and Marilyn M. Bray
  • George Mason University College of Public Health
  • Gerber Foundation
  • Grain Foods Research Institute
  • Haleon
  • Herbalife Nutrition
  • IFF/ DANISCO
  • ILSI U.S. and Canada
  • ImpediMed, Inc.
  • Ingredion
  • INQUIS Clinical Research
  • Institute for Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences
  • Jean-Pierre Habicht Lifetime Achievement Award Fund
  • Kraft Heinz Foods Company
  • Korean Nutrition Society
  • Kyowa Hakko U.S.A., Inc.
  • Loma Linda University School of Public Health
  • McCormick Science Institute
  • Mead Johnson Pediatric Nutrition Institute
  • Medical Expo Supplies
  • Microgenesis.net
  • Mondelēz International
  • National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to The Beef Checkoff
  • National Dairy Council
  • National Pork Board
  • Nestlé Nutrition Institute
  • Nestle R&D
  • Niagen Bioscience (formerly ChromaDex)
  • Northeast College of Health Sciences
  • Novo Nordisk Foundation
  • Nutrition Society of Taiwan
  • PepsiCo
  • Pharmavite LLC
  • Phynova Group Ltd.
  • Research Diets, Inc.
  • Robert Suskind and Leslie Lewinter-Suskind
  • Sight and Life Foundation
  • Soy Nutrition Institute
  • Syracuse University Falk College
  • Texas Woman’s University
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • The Journal of Nutrition’s Teresa Davis Award Fund
  • The Nutrition Society Academy
  • The Peanut Institute
  • The Stokstad Family
  • The Sugar Association
  • The Sunde Family
  • Tufts University – Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
  • Unilever
  • Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) Honey Association
  • WeightWatchers
  • Wild Hive

Exhibitor Information

Exhibits are a vital part of The Hub experience at NUTRITION. Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to share your products and services, engage in dialogue and collaborate with your nutrition professionals from around the globe.    

  • Education Access: One (1) complimentary full conference staff registration per 10’x10’ booth
  • Exhibitor Registration: One (1) complimentary exhibit hall only staff registration per 10’x10’ booth and One (1) additional exhibit hall only staff registration per 10’x10’ booth for $250 fee 
  • Marketing & Promotion: Complimentary one-time use of the post-show attendee list (mailing addresses only) upon request
    • Use of the official NUTRITION 2026 event logo in your marketing materials, upon approval
    • Company name, description, product, and brand name listing in online Exhibitor Directory
  • Onsite Activations: NUTRITION Posters and Theaters, Paws and Play Lounge, The Hub Passport, Discovery Hours and Competition Corner

All booths are standard 10’x 10’ units or multiples thereof (minimum rental). To calculate the total booth cost, simply multiply the total square footage by the rate. 


Island Booths $35 per sq. ft*
Early Bird Rate:  $30 per sq. ft. through December 31, 2025 
*Standard Rates apply January 1, 2026
Corner fees DO NOT apply to island booths. 

Linear Booths $21 per sq. ft.* 
Early Bird Rate: $16 per sq. ft. ($1,600 per 10’ x 10’) through December 31, 2025 
*Standard Rates Apply January 1, 2026
Corner Fees: $200 fee applies to any corner linear booth space. 

Note that ASN’s Sustaining Partners have first right of refusal to participate.  Additional requests are considered on a first come, first served basis. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP FEE: $2,500 per hour*

Sponsor an attendee break during Discovery Hour—a dedicated time for attendees to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest research in the poster and exhibit hall. This high-traffic hour drives engagement and discovery each day. Sponsors receive prominent recognition on event signage and mobile app reminders, keeping your brand at the center of the meeting’s energy.

*Plus Food and Beverage Expenses

Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Monday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

SPONSORSHIP FEE: $7,500

A premium space in the heart of The Hub for showcasing science and products.

This new, high-visibility opportunity allows your organization to present its science, products, or innovations to a captive audience in the exhibit hall. Sponsorship includes dedicated stage time, program listing in NUTRITION 2026 program, a table for handouts, and on-site branding.

Optional add-on:  Inquire about providing snacks and beverages to lounge visitors, creating an even more welcoming experience.

Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Monday: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

SPONSORSHIP FEE: $12,500

Make your science part of the conversation all day long in the Poster Lounge—a comfortable, branded seating area in The Hub where attendees gather to connect and recharge. As a sponsor, you’ll display up to four of your own research posters, placing your work in the center of peer-to-peer interaction. Includes two double-sided poster boards, a table for handouts, and sponsor branding across lounge materials.

Optional add-on:  Inquire about providing snacks and beverages to lounge visitors, creating an even more welcoming experience.

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
and 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

SPONSORSHIP FEE: $10,000

Bring your brand to life at The Hub – the place to be at NUTRITION – by sponsoring  popular games like Cornhole, Giant Connect Four, or Big Jenga. Your logo will be featured on game equipment and event signage, giving attendees a fun, memorable way to connect with your organization and with each other. Includes on-site branding and social media recognition.

Welcome Reception

The NUTRITION Welcome Reception is one of the most highly attended and anticipated events of the meeting! A variety of customizable sponsorship opportunities are available to help you make a memorable impact.

Below are just a few examples—have something else in mind? Whether it’s a custom food station, napkins, snack bags, or branded take-home recipe cards, we love new ideas.

Let’s talk! Contact Griff Courtney at [email protected].

Make a memorable first impression by sponsoring the Welcome Reception’s signature drink. Whether a crafted cocktail or refreshing mocktail, your brand will be featured in the drink’s name, on menus, and signage throughout the event.

Make your product part of one of the most popular features of the Welcome Reception—the carving station. It’s a flavorful way to connect with attendees and associate your brand with healthy hospitality, quality, and conversation.

Warm up the Welcome Reception with a Hearty Side Station offering satisfying selections like pasta, potatoes, grains, and other savory favorites. Position your organization alongside comfort, quality, and great, healthy taste.

Delight attendees with a vibrant, health‑focused Fruit & Salad Station at the Welcome Reception. It’s a refreshing way to align your brand with wellness, quality, and guest satisfaction—while providing a nutritious boost during the event.

 

 

SPONSORSHIP FEE: $10,000

This prestigious luncheon honors the luminaries of the nutrition science community—including ASN Distinguished Fellows, the Society’s highest honor; Past Presidents, who have shaped the field through their leadership; and dedicated members celebrating 50 years of ASN affiliation. Attendees purchase tickets to attend this popular event. Your sponsorship helps offset event costs and includes recognition in event materials, on-site signage, and the opportunity to attend and deliver brief opening remarks.

Sunday, July 26: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM


SPONSORSHIP FEE: $10,000

This premier competition showcases the top 10% of over 1,000 abstracts submitted by students, medical trainees, and postdocs. Finalists present their work onsite in a lively poster session, with winners recognized across 18+ scientific categories. The event celebrates the next generation of nutrition science leaders and draws a large, engaged audience.

Saturday, July 28: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM (During Welcome Reception)


SPONSORSHIP FEE: $15,000

Includes Mobile App and Wi-Fi Recognition

Boost your visibility and brand recognition by sponsoring two essential attendee tools: the Mobile App and Wi-Fi. The app is the central hub for schedules, session details, networking, maps, and exhibitor info—your ad or logo can appear with direct links to your website.

As the exclusive Wi-Fi sponsor, your company name becomes the network password and is prominently featured in signage and promotional materials. It’s a high-impact way to keep attendees connected—while keeping your brand front and center.


SPONSORSHIP FEE: $15,000

To be a professional in today’s market means having an online presence. Whether it’s on a company website, LinkedIn, or a professional bio submitted for speaking engagements or other professional purposes, the need for a headshot on-going. The Headshot Lounge offers attendees a professional headshot session with an emailed digital copy of their professional headshot with your branding while they’re still on-site at NUTRITION 2026.  Includes booth branding, signage and opportunities to engage attendees.


SPONSORSHIP FEE: $5,000

Make life easier on meeting attendees by offering a place for them to stash their belongings. Supporter name/logo will be featured on signage and in program.


SPONSORSHIP FEE: $4,000

Own this exclusive, fun opportunity to provide attendees with some much-needed relaxation and snuggles in the Paws and Play Lounge! Located in The Hub, Saturday through Monday, this area will be branded with your company logo and comes with the opportunity to place company collateral as well as representatives from your company in the area.



Promotional Opportunities

Put your brand in front of thousands of nutrition professionals before, during, and after the premier nutrition science meeting. From digital ads to high-visibility onsite signage, NUTRITION 2026 offers targeted advertising opportunities to amplify your message and connect with a highly engaged audience. 

Branding

Gain visibility with customized graphics featuring your corporate or product branding and messaging. These wraps are placed in strategic locations throughout the Convention Center for maximum impact.

For additional information on sponsorship and pricing, contact Griff Courtney at [email protected].

Place your company name or logo along with the NUTRITION logo on the official lanyard of the conference.  Your brand will be highly visible throughout the meeting.

FEE: $10,000

Attendees appreciate the simple availability of water. Benefits include branded dispensers at two (2) water stations within The Hub.   Sponsor also has the opportunity to distribute literature at each station.

FEE: $6,000

Place your custom graphics on room keys at the NUTRITION Headquarter hotel. Additional hotel fees and production costs apply.

FEE: $5,000

Digital Advertising

Advertise your organization’s products or services in our monthly NUTRITION 2026 newsletter.

FEE: $4,000

Exclusive email communication to NUTRITION 2026 registrants highlighting your organization’s products or services.

FEE: $6,000 (only 6 available)

All NUTRITION 2026 registrants will receive a confirmation email including their meeting details with a sponsored advertisement.

FEE: $10,000

Engage and Empower Targeted Communities

Early Career Professionals and Students

Engage directly with emerging talent in nutrition science—students, trainees, and early-career professionals who are shaping the future of the field. Sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful visibility and interaction, helping you build brand awareness, foster goodwill, and support the development of tomorrow’s scientific leaders.

ASN Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group is proud to organize their annual mixer for student, young professional and postdoctoral members, which will include an honored guest speaker. This is an event designed for our early career members to network and discuss the challenges and victories associated with embarking on a career in the nutrition and dietetics field.

FEE: $5,000

An event of ASN’s Student Interest Group (SIG) and Early Career Nutrition (ECN) Interest Group. This vibrant event is similar to the concept of speed dating and allows students an opportunity to speak with mentors from a variety of sectors (academia, industry, government, etc.) and gain insight into a variety of career paths. Students have the chance to rotate through several groups of mentors and participate in open networking, as well.

FEE: $5,000

Funding is also sought for scholarships to allow nutrition and other healthcare professionals to attend NUTRITION. These popular opportunities can be targeted to audiences such as dietitians, medical students, MDs, etc. and can be focused geographically. Sponsors will be prominently acknowledged and can have the ability to interact with those receiving scholarships onsite for photos.

For additional information on educational grants, Griff Courtney at [email protected].

Promotes interest in clinical and human nutrition among those in postgraduate programs.

FEE: $5,000

Challenges early career faculty, scientists and clinicians, in nutrition by providing a juried abstract review and special oral session in which they compete in presenting their research findings.

FEE: $5,000

With nearly a 30-year history, this prestigious event challenges graduate students to hone their presentation skills by providing a special oral session in which they compete in presenting their research findings.

FEE: $5,000

This competition provides an opportunity for early career investigators from underrepresented communities within biomedical and life sciences to participate in the annual meeting by discussing their research findings. Finalists will strengthen presentation and professional skills associated with a career in the sciences.

FEE: $5,000

Recognizes students for outstanding abstracts and presentation skills.

FEE: $5,000

Help build a more diverse, inclusive, and sustainable future for nutrition science. Your support provides vital scholarships, travel awards, and family support grants that empower students, early-career researchers, and caregivers to fully participate in the scientific community. Together, we can ensure that talent and passion—not financial barriers—shape the future of our field.

  • Family Support Grants
  • Registration Scholarships

ASN accepts educational grants to support the educational program. Content and speakers are determined by ASN’s Scientific Program Committee. Educational grants will be acknowledged in the meeting program and on conference signage. If your company or organization considers educational grants, kindly let us know. ASN will gladly complete and submit any necessary grant request paperwork or documentation. For additional information on educational grants, contact Griff Courtney at  [email protected]

ASN’s Groups Engaging Members (GEMs) are vibrant scientific communities that are vital to advancing nutrition science. The sections conduct a variety of educational activities such as hot topic talks, interactive debates, case studies and more. ASN’s current GEMs can be found here. Sponsor benefits include: opening and closing remarks, promotion in all ASN meeting materials and on-site signage.

OPPORTUNITY FEE: $2,500

Optional add-on: Inquire about providing snacks and beverages, creating an even more welcoming experience.

These casual gatherings are designed to help attendees expand their professional networks through meaningful conversations and collaboration.  Segmented into distinct categories, sponsors can align their mission to a targeted audience, maximizing the visibility and impact of their support.

Sponsor benefits include opening and closing remarks, promotion in all ASN meeting materials and on-site signage.

This popular event convenes the global nutrition community and provides opportunities for interaction among young and senior investigators. This is an excellent opportunity for your company to show your involvement and support of the global nutrition community.

SPONSORSHIP FEE: $20,000

Help us celebrate the numerous achievements of ASN’s journal portfolio and the editorial teams and reviewers whose work ensures ASN remains the undisputed leader in nutrition science publishing.  The sponsor will have the opportunity to provide opening remarks and have its name included on signage and in conference materials.

SPONSORSH FEE: $10,000

  • Mid-Career Networking Event
  • Academic Nutrition Department Heads
  • Physician Networking
  • Dietitian Networking

OPPORTUNITY FEE: $2,500

Optional add-on: Inquire about providing snacks and beverages, creating an even more welcoming experience.


The decision whether to allow the participation of any person, company, or organization in ASN activities, including sponsorships, promotions and advertising, is within the discretion of ASN. Any such decision shall be made solely in the best interests of ASN and not based on commercial or competitive considerations.