How to avail of students and groups discount?

For students discount, please go to the registration page and select the students option. For groups discount, please write to us at info@nnedpro.org.uk (info@nnedpro.org.uk)and we are happy to discuss your requirements.

Registration and attendance at, or participation in the event constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the organiser's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes.

UK (Main Summit) Travel Requirements

Whilst we cannot provide direct advice on visas and other travel requirements, please note that: • You may require a visa to enter the UK. Check if you need one via the official UK Government Visa Checker. • Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay, though some airlines and countries may require additional validity. • You may need vaccine certificates, such as for yellow fever if arriving from an affected area. Check the latest health requirements via the UK Travel Health Advice. • Customs regulations apply, and certain items may be restricted. Check what you can bring via UK Border Rules. • Declaring large sums of money: If you’re bringing over €10,000 (or equivalent in another currency), you must declare it via UK Money Declaration. Sherpa (https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions)is a helpful tool when checking visa and entry requirements. For accurate and up-to-date information, please check with the nearest UK embassy or consulate in your country. Please note that this information is provided as guidance only. You are responsible for ensuring you meet all UK entry requirements, and NNEdPro does not take responsibility if you fail to do so.

Please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk(info@nnedpro.org.uk)

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12th international Summit on food, nutrition & health

Q: What is included in the fee?

Registration to the Main Summit includes In-Person/Virtual Access to the live sessions on the selected date. If you are attending in person, your registration also includes a snack on the selected date. As a delegate of the NNEdPro Summit, you are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.(https://nutrition.bmj.com/?utm_source=society&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=usage&utm_content=NNedPro_Society_webiste&utm_term=NNEDPRO_website) The fee does not include accommodation, transportation, visa or any travel-related costs.

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Human Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges

Ethics Implementation and Inequality

November 2026 | Malta

Event organised by

Lead Partners

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2025 Abstracts

The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, in lead partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), the iKANN Nutrition Research Registry, the Global Nutrition, Health & Disease Programme at Ulster University and the Mobile Teaching Kitchen International (MTKi) Initiative, is thrilled to announce the 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health is expected to be held in Malta in November 2026.

Under the theme “Human Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges: Ethics, Implementation and Inequality”, the Summit will bring together global experts, practitioners and policymakers to explore how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping research, education and practice across food, nutrition and health.

At a time when AI is accelerating innovation, the 12th Summit will emphasise the importance of ethical and equitable implementation to ensure these technologies support, rather than exacerbate, global inequalities. Aligned with Target 2030, the programme will focus on sustainable and inclusive progress, recognising that addressing interconnected climate, health and nutrition challenges requires meaningful collaboration between human and artificial intelligence.

Photos from the 2025 Summit in Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland. View the full album here.

Attendance at the Summit is eligible for Royal Society of Biology (RSB) CPD points, as we underwent successful RSB accreditation awarding 87 points for the main Summit events, and delegates may record these points as part of their continuing professional development.

Delegates of the NNEdPro Summit are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

Programme

Ethics
&

Governance

Fair, transparent, responsible AI.

Innovation
&
Implementation

Practical AI tools in food, nutrition and health.

Research Frontiers

Data science and emerging applications.

Education

&

Capacity Building

Digital learning and Illiteracy.

Sustainability

&

Global Impact

Climate resilience and planetary health.

Core Thematic Tracks

Registration

Proposed Summit Events

Pre-Summit Satellite Event

London | UK

July 2026

Hybrid

Pre-Summit Satellite Event

Bern | Switzerland

September 2026

Hybrid

Pre-Summit Satellite Event

Ulster University | Northern Ireland

November 2026

Hybrid

Post-Summit Satellite Event

São Paulo | Brazil

December 2026

Hybrid

Pre-Summit Satellite Event

Tec de Monterrey | Mexico

August 2026

Hybrid

Pre-Summit Satellite Event

NNEdPro Regional Networks Mini Symposia

October 2026

Online

Main Summit

Malta

November 2026

Hybrid

Post-Summit Satellite Event

Global Youth Essay Competition

December 2026

Hybrid

Summit Chairs & Key Speakers

International Summit Co-Chairs / Key Speakers

Professor Pauline Douglas

NNEdPro | Ulster University

Professor Sumantra Ray

NNEdPro

Honorary President of NNEdPro & IANE

Prof Suzanne Piscopo

University of Malta | SNEB Past President

Speakers

Summit Contributions from NNEdPro & IANE Members and Regional Networks

NNEdPro and IANE have close to 1000 members straddling the International Virtual Core and the International Collaborators Group, all of whom are invited to contribute to the Summit. NNEdPro and IANE also work with several Strategic Collaborative Partners, including academic institutions and specialist organisations.

Leads from our 10 Regional Networks spanning nearly 80 countries will also contribute directly to the shaping of the 2026 Summit events. Our Summit is also supported by our Youth Ambassadors.

Abstracts

Abstract Submissions

Our call for 2026 abstracts isn't open yet.

We will accept abstracts that align with the theme of this year's Summit or any scientific topic related to food, nutrition and health. Abstracts relevant to the themed BMJ NPH Special Collections could also be submitted.

Accepted abstracts have the opportunity to be published in the open-source journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

View the 2025 Abstracts

Key Information

ABSTRACT VIRTUAL PRESENTATION AND COMPETITION

To deliver an engaging Summit experience for presenters and attendees, authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a short video (3 to 5 minutes) presenting their work; this will be displayed on the website prior to the Summit.

In addition to the online videos, accepted abstracts will also be asked to provide a printed A3 poster of their work, which will be displayed at the Summit venue. The authors are encouraged to present and discuss their posters in person during the breaks on the 2nd and 3rd days of the Summit. The presenter does not necessarily need to be the first author.

The winners will be announced on the final day of the Summit. The judges will review the online presentation videos. An in-person presentation in front of the poster is not required to participate in the competition.

You must register for the Main Summit to have your abstract reviewed. You can submit up to 3 abstracts per registration.

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission Deadline: TBC
Notification of Acceptance: TBC

Other Key Dates:

Video Submission Deadline: TBC
Poster submission deadline (see key information above for guidance):
- If using NNEdPro’s printing services: TBC (A3 PDF format to info@nnedpro.org.uk)
- Printing your own posters: TBC
Abstract Competition winners will be announced at the Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas. The judges will be reviewing the submitted videos posted online.

We encourage early submission to take advantage of lower registration fees and to secure your spot at the Summit. If you have any questions regarding the abstract submission process, please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk

Supporters

Partners

LEAD PARTNERS

Global Nutrition

[Health & Disease]

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

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Supporters

Looking to showcase your brand alongside the below leading organisations driving real change in the world of food, nutrition and health? Join us as a supporter and make your mark! We offer a variety of dynamic supporter packages and exhibitor opportunities tailored to maximise your impact. Click on the link below to discover how you can be part of this exciting journey.

Supporter Packages