Winter Conference 2026: Novel nutrition research and technologies, pushing the boundaries of nutritional science
Join us for the Nutrition Society’s Winter Conference, where we will explore the cutting edge of nutritional science. As nutritional science continues to evolve, so too must the tools we use both in research and in practice. Novel Nutrition Research Technologies and Methodologies: Pushing the Boundaries of Nutritional Science will bring together leading researchers, practitioners and industry experts to shine a spotlight on the transformative role of technological and methodological innovation in understanding human nutrition and improving public health outcomes. The conference will showcase how digital health technologies, data science, systems biology, the omics and sustainable food innovations are shaping the future of the nutritional science field.
Key themes include:
• The role of technology in advancing nutrition research
• Foods for the future
• The role of omics technologies in personalised nutrition
• Practical, ethical and policy considerations
Explore innovative developments in metabolic modelling, digital nutrition, wearables and the integration of omics technologies for personalised health. The conference will also look at how emerging food technologies may address global challenges in sustainability, hunger, and malnutrition. Additionally, ethical considerations surrounding privacy and data use in digital health will be explored, alongside the rise of nutritional intelligence and the role of AI in the food-health ecosystem.
Day One
Registration
Welcome
Plenary Lecture
Me, my diet and I - the digital twin
Refreshment Break
Symposium One: Role of technology in advancing nutrition research
Gut on a chip
Development of new dietary assessment methods: MyFood24
Lunch
Original Communication Session
Symposium Two: Food for the future
Innovation in agri-food systems to address challenges of hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation
Dr Sean Mayes, University of Nottingham, UK
Protein and other nutrients for feed and food
Lab cultured meats
Panel Discussion
Gowland Hopkins Medal Lecture
Day Two
Symposium Three: Role of omics technologies in personalised nutrition
Integrating Omics for personalised nutrition
Genome scale metabolic reconstruction for personalised nutrition
Panel Discussion
Refreshment Break
Original Communication Session
Lunch
Symposium Four: Practical, ethical and policy considerations
Privacy, consent, and ethical use of data in digital health apps
Dr Rachel Kent, King's College London, UK
Nutritional intelligence in the food system: combining food, health, data and AI expertise
TBC
Panel Discussion
Refreshment Break
Cuthbertson Medal Lecture
Closing Remarks
Close of Conference
This is an in-person event only.
Conference address:
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AG
BUDDY SCHEME: If you are thinking of joining the conference but are nervous about attending alone or just want some moral support, sign up for our buddy scheme, where we will pair you with a like-minded peer, so you can feel confident about attending.
Register HERE to guarantee your place.
The abstract submission portal is open. Please submit your abstract HERE.
Please read the guidance on how to submit your abstract using the Exordo system.
Please ensure that you read and follow the instructions to authors. You must follow all of the instructions to ensure that your abstract can be considered for publication in the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. Your abstract does not have to relate to the specific theme of the conference. You may also find tips on writing a successful abstract useful.
How to submit a successful abstract:
1) Read and follow the instructions to the authors. It is imperative that you follow all of the instructions to ensure that your abstract can be considered for publication in the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. Please pay particular attention to the formatting guidance, which is different to other journals.
2) Submit your abstract by 13 October 2025 at 23:59.
3) Amendments to your abstract submission will not be accepted after the deadline.
Communications
Following submission you will receive a confirmation email. All communications regarding your abstract including acknowledgement and acceptance will sent to the nominated corresponding authors on each submission. You can select more than one corresponding author. If you wish for an author to receive all updates, they must be confirmed as a corresponding author.
When will I hear if my abstract has been accepted?
Authors will hear by mid November 2024 if their abstract has been accepted for presentation. Although preferences for oral and poster presentations are considered, this format cannot be guaranteed and the running order cannot be amended. All presenting authors will need to register to attend the conference and attend in-person. Please note that if an author does not present at the conference, the abstract will be automatically withdrawn from publication.
If you have any queries, please contact the Society's Events Officer.
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Cuthbertson Award 2026
The Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Award has been awarded annually since 1990 as a tribute to Sir David Cuthbertson.
It is awarded to scientists or clinicians at an early stage of their career for excellence in clinical nutrition and/or metabolism research providing an evidence base for clinical practice.
Find out more about the Cuthbertson Medal and how to apply here.
Submit your application for the Cuthbertson Medal 2026 HERE. The application deadline is 23:59, 13 October 2025.