17th to 20th December 2024
In-person & Virtual
Science City, Kolkata, India
In partnership with
Event organised by
The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, in collaboration with the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, is pleased to announce the upcoming Summit on "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society".
This event aims to foster global collaboration by integrating diverse perspectives into food and nutrition research, education, practice, and policy. The Summit will highlight the importance of inclusive dialogue, particularly focusing on contributions from historically underrepresented communities, and will explore ways to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and contemporary science.
Bringing together expert speakers from across 6 continents
Plenary sessions and interactive panel with key opinion leaders on global systems
perspective
Scientific poster competition, workshops &
networking opportunities
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
Summit Programme
The hybrid pre-summit workshop and roundtable discussion took place in Belfast on 1st July 2024. Our main Summit event, also in a hybrid format, will be held in Kolkata, India, from 17th to 20th December. These events will bring together the collective views of our regional networks spanning over 65 countries as well as a multitude of organisations, giving even wider geographical and disciplinary coverage.
The hosting of the Summit under the India and South Asia Regional Network marks the 10th Anniversary of NNEdPro projects in India.
Registration includes access to plenary sessions, interactive panel discussions and abstract presentations showcasing work from all NNEdPro Regional Networks and key collaborators, with 40+ hours of engaging content! The event will also be recorded.
Abstracts Submission
Our call for abstracts is now open! We are currently accepting abstracts that align with the theme of this year's Summit or any scientific topic related food, nutrition and health. Abstracts relevant to the themed BMJ NPH Special Collections can also be submitted.
Accepted abstracts will have the opportunity to be published in the open-source journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.
You can submit your abstracts via email to info@nnedpro.org.uk - please read the guidance below for further 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. Accepted abstracts will also be asked to provide a poster of their work, which will be displayed at the venue and presented in person during the Summit.
You must register for the Summit to have your abstract reviewed. You can submit up to 3 abstracts per registration. If your abstract is rejected and you no longer wish to attend the Summit, we will refund your registration fee minus a 25% administrative charge.
IMPORTANT DATES
-
Abstract Submission and Registration Deadline: 4th November 2024
-
Notification of Acceptance: 15th November 2024
-
Video Submission Deadline: 20th November 2024
-
Poster Submission Deadline: 6th December 2024
-
Abstract Competition Winners Announcement: 20th December 2024
Registration
MAIN SUMMIT
17th to 20th December 2024. In-person & Virtual. Science City, Kolkata, India.
Performing arts presentations by members of the Calcutta Youth Choir and dance troupe, along with other independent artistes, will be enjoyed as part of the opening ceremony on Day 1 of the Summit. Complimentary entrance to various Science City attractions is included for all in-person registrants.
Click the buttons below for ticket options:
Summit Chairs, Theme Leaders & Key Speakers
Explore the profiles of this year's chairs, theme leaders, and speakers by clicking on the photos below. For a comprehensive overview, you can also download the attachment.
International Summit Co-Chairs / Key Speakers
NNEdPro | Ulster University
NNEdPro
International Summit Theme Leaders / Key Speakers
NNEdPro | Taibah University
Former Exec. Director GODAN
NNEdPro | University of Auckland
Smily Academy
NNEdPro | Swiss Association for Cooperation on Food Education
NNEdPro | Brighton University
Editor in Chief, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
Busara
University of East Anglia
Consultant to Shiv Nadar Foundation
NNEdPro | Sustainable Cities Global
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Regional Summit Theme Leaders / Key Speakers
Amity University
CK Birla Hospital
Calcutta Rescue
Consultant Nutritionist
International Development Consultant
Chairman, Association of Clinicians of India
Consultant Dietitian, Community Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator and Lifestyle Counselor
Peerless Hospital | Remedy Clinic Study Group
Nurture Academy Welfare Trust | Prabhat Kumar College
Key Speakers
James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH), BRAC University
Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
VC of Shiv Nadar University
Investigator Precision Nutrition, Sidra Medicine
WHO Collaborating Centres | Imperial College London
School of Medicine, University of Dundee
Iberoamericana Puebla University
Action contre la Faim (Action Against Hunger)
PhD Candidate in Political Science School of Politics and International Relations Queen Mary University of London
Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services
Monash University Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
PRADAN
University of Cambridge
Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
Nazarbayev University School of Medicine
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Panjab University Management Studies
Indigenous People's Climate Justice Forum | Smily Academy
L3C Learning & Leadership
UCL Medical School
LGC Group
Director, Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform, CGIAR
RISTOLAB s.r.l.
University of Malta | SNEB
Action contre la Faim (Action Against Hunger)
Lord Rana Foundation Charitable Trust
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
University College London
Summit Contributions from NNEdPro & IANE Members and Regional Networks
NNEdPro and IANE have over 850 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 over 78 countries are also contributing directly to the shaping of the 2024 Summit events. Our Summit is also being supported by our Youth Ambassadors.
The Venue: Science City, Kolkata, India
The main Summit event will be held from 17th to 20th December 2024 in the City of Kolkata, India. You can learn more about the venue here. Whilst we cannot advise on visa and other travel requirements, you can find useful links in the FAQ section.
Local Hosts
Remedy Clinic Study Group (RCSG)* in partnership with Bhavishya Shakti Cooperative Society (BSCS) are kindly acting as local hosts for the NNEdPro-IANE 10th International Summit.
*Lake Town Scientific Research and Clinicians Association
World Food Forum Partnership
We are thrilled to announce that the partnership between the NNEdPro Global Institute, our associate academy IANE, our esteemed journal, BMJ NPH, and the World Food Forum (WFF) hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) will continue for the 2024 NNEdPro-IANE International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health.
Following November 2023 the WFF global event in Rome, recipients of the WFF Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) awards were granted scholarships to join IANE. Additionally, the winning abstracts will be featured in the 2023 Summit Proceedings, which will be peer-reviewed and published in BMJ NPH. You can learn more about the event here.
Professor Sumantra Ray, the NNEdPro Chair, is honoured to continue his role as a mentor for the WFF TRC for a fourth year.
Satellite Events
Past Events
PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP & ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
1st July 2024. Ulster University City Campus, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
PRE-SUMMIT MINI MASTERCLASS IN MEDICAL & HEALTH SYSTEMS NUTRITION EDUCATION
3rd July 2024. Ulster University City Campus, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
MAIN SUMMIT OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AND PRESS CONFERENCE IN KOLKATA, INDIA
14th August 2024. Press Club of Kolkata.
NNEDPRO-IANE AWARDS SYMPOSIUM IN CAMBRIDGE, UK
25th September 2024. Wolfson College, Cambridge.
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 links below to discover how you can be part of this exciting journey.
Gold Supporters
Learn more about our partnership here.
Silver Supporters
Affiliate Supporters
.png)
DONATE TO OUR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN
Support our ongoing advocacy beyond the Summit - your donation to our crowdfunding campaign helps drive lasting change in global food and nutrition.
Travel Partner: Vicky Tourism Pvt Ltd
Vicky Tourism is the official travel partner for the 2024 Summit. They can arrange discounted rates for your hotel, as well as flights, cabs, and tour packages for your trip. More details will be updated soon.
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS
5-Star Hotels
ITC Royal
Taj City Centre
ITC Sonar
JW Marriott
Hyatt Regency
4-Star Hotels
Fairfield Marriott
AltAir Boutique Hotel
Taj Vivanta
3-Star Hotels
DeSovrani
The Stadel
The Sonnet
TOUR PACKAGES
Bankura Tour
Darjeeling Tour
Santiniketan Tour
Kolkata City Tour
Sundarban Tour
TRAVEL & VISA DISCLAIMER
Our Official Travel Partner, Vicky Travel, can provide general guidance on visa requirements; however, all attendees who are not Indian nationals, would be expected to apply for a tourist visa through the nearest Indian Embassy or equivalent in their country of residence. Attendees are responsible for their own visa applications and neither NNEdPro nor Vicky Travel can be held responsible for the outcome of any visa application or approval of travel.
If this is your first time travelling to Kolkata, India, we recommend consulting a professional advisory service on travel health recommendations such as vaccinations to ensure you are well prepared.
Summit Organisers
Assistant Project Officer
Assistant Operations & Academic Officer
Operations Officer
NNEdPro Visiting Academic Associate
Visiting Academic Associate
*Operations & Academic Officer
Senior Academic Officer
WHO | NNEdPro Visiting Academic Associate - PhD Studentship
Chief Operations & Enterprise Officer | Associate Director
Academic Officer
Visiting Academic Associate
Visiting Senior Academic Associate
Senior Operations & Enterprise Officer
Senior Academic Officer
Partnerships & Relationships Officer
Deputy COO | Associate Director
Academic Officer
*From May 24, 2024, Harmanpreet has successfully taken on a substantive role at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and continues to collaborate with NNEdPro in a voluntary officer role.
Key Regional Community Representatives
President, Bhavishya Sakti
Vice President, Bhavishya Sakti
Secretary, Bhavishya Sakti
Member, Bhavishya Sakti
Member, Bhavishya Sakti
Member, Bhavishya Sakti
Key MTK Champions & Little Literacy Library Educators
MTK Champion, India
MTK Champion, India
MTK Champion, India
MTK Champion, India
MTK Champion, India
Little Literacy Library, RG Kar, Kolkata
Little Literacy Library, RG Kar, Kolkata
Little Literacy Library, Chetla Lock Gate, Kolkata
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What are the Terms & Conditions to attend the course?1. The NNEdPro Summer School is for individuals interested in nutrition and its health applications and is also open to undergraduate students as well as adult learners. Whilst the course is open-access, a background in relevant biological sciences and/or health related disciplines is required for candidates to sit the final assessment and to receive a certificate of competence. However, those from other backgrounds will be eligible for a certificate of attendance but will not need to sit the final assessment. 2. To ensure that all participants are able to enjoy as well as benefit from studying with us, you will need to be confident understanding and following arguments presented in written and spoken English at University level. 3. Refunds can only be issued for cancellation requests received up to seven days after the access to the material is given, this will be when the email confirmation with your access details to the NNEdPro Virtual Learning Environment is sent. If you cancel after that, no refunds can be issued. Substitute delegates are not accepted. Please note that any transaction fee incurred will be deducted from your refund.To request a refund, please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk
-
Who is the course for?The Summer School is intended for individuals interested in nutrition and its health-applications and is also open to undergraduate students and other adult learners.
-
How much time should I set aside for this course?The course consists of: Around 40 hours of pre-recorded lectures you can study at your own pace. You will be invited for a 2-day Q&A and mentoring session with the faculty online or in person in Cambridge, according to your selection when booking the course. The assignments (essay, critical appraisal and final test) should not take longer than 3 hours each to complete.
-
What are the requirements?Whilst the course is open-access, a background in relevant biological sciences and/or health related disciplines is required for candidates to sit the final assessment and to receive a certificate of competence. However, those from other backgrounds will be eligible for a certificate of attendance but will not need to sit the final assessment. To ensure that all participants are able to enjoy as well as benefit from studying with us, you will need to be confident understanding and following arguments presented in written and spoken English at University level.
-
Can I upgrade to the in person mentoring?Yes. If you register for the fully online version but decide to subsequently attend in-person mentoring in Cambridge, please email learning@nnedpro.org.uk to pay the difference in fees.
-
What will I learn throughout the course?The course provides in depth exposure to Applied Human Nutrition including basic concepts in human nutrition; nutritional research methods; nutrition in healthcare and nutrition public health and policy. For a taste of what to expect, check out the previous years content at the bottom of the page.
-
Will I be assessed?Candidates from healthcare and related backgrounds will be able to undertake an assessment at the end of the course to gain a certificate of competence, accredited by professional bodies in the UK for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development. To date, dual accreditation has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Biology in the UK, providing internationally recognised quality benchmarks. If are not from healthcare and related backgrounds, you can still complete the final assignment to receive a certificate of completion.
-
What additional support and benefits can I get?In addition to learn and network with an international community of peers and experts, the opportunity to be assessed and gain a certificate of competence, as a member of the International Academy of Nutrition Education (IANE) Members you will receive a post-course 1:1 mentoring session. As a delegate of a NNEdPro event, you are also entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing your article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Those attending the NNEdPro Summer School will receive discounted registration to the NNEdPro International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health. This scientific meeting is a opportunity for candidates attending the NNEdPro Summer School to participate in directly relevant international conference proceedings immediately after completing their course.
-
Is there a discount for group reservations?A discount of 10%, 12% and 15% will be applied for groups of over 3, 6 and 10 respectively. Please contact us to learn more.
-
What is your refund policy?3. Refunds can only be issued for cancellation requests received up to seven days after the access to the material is given, this will be when the email confirmation with your access details to the NNEdPro Virtual Learning Environment is sent. If you cancel after that, no refunds can be issued. Substitute delegates are not accepted. Please note that any transaction fee incurred will be deducted from your refund. To request a refund, please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk
-
Any more questions?Please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk or use the enquire button available on this page
