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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.
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 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health, that took place from 10th to 13th December 2025 in Dundee and St Andrews, Scotland, was a resounding success.
Under the theme “Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health”, this Summit brought together global experts to address critical challenges at the intersection of nutrition, health, and sustainability.
The landmark gathering allowed us to exchange ideas, forge collaborations, and shape the future of food and nutrition policy for a healthier planet.
Photos from the 2024 Summit in Kolkata, India. View the full album here.
Delegates of the NNEdPro Summit are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
Programme Highlights
The 11th International Summit aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—a global blueprint for peace, prosperity, and planetary well-being. Nutrition is a critical factor in achieving many of these goals, from eradicating hunger and improving health outcomes to promoting sustainable food systems and reducing inequalities.
The below programme highlights showcase key themes and innovations in Clinical & Applied Nutrition; Nutrition in Population Health; and Food Nutrition & Sustainability. Each topic is linked to relevant SDGs, demonstrating how advancements in nutrition science and policy can drive positive change for individuals and societies worldwide.
Clinical & Applied Human Nutrition
Precision Nutrition & Non-Communicable Diseases
Exploring targeted dietary interventions for managing conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic disorders (SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being; SDG 8: reduction in healthcare costs).
Medical Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care
Best practices in integrating nutrition into clinical pathways, including hospital-based nutrition interventions (SDG 3).
Gut Health & Microbiome Research
Understanding the role of nutrition in digestive health, immunity, and disease prevention (SDG 3).
Nutrition in Critical Care & Recovery
Supporting patients in post-surgical recovery, critical illness, and long-term care through evidence-based nutrition strategies (SDG 3).
Diet & Cognitive Health
Exploring the impact of diet on neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s), mental health, and mood disorders, including the Mediterranean and MIND diets (SDG 3).
Food, Nutrition & Sustainability
Sustainable Food Systems & Climate Action
Policy discussions on reducing carbon footprints, promoting sustainable agriculture, and mitigating the climate impact of food production (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below Water).
Traditional & Indigenous Crops for Food Security
Promoting climate-resilient crops such as millets, pulses, and heirloom varieties can combat malnutrition while preserving food heritage. (SDG 2, SDG 15: Life on Land)
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Food Biodiversity & Gut Health
A varied diet sourced from biodiverse agriculture supports a healthy gut microbiome, influencing immunity, mental health, and chronic disease prevention. (SDG 3).
Democratising Nutrition
Food Heritage & Gastro-diplomacy
The Role of Global Youth
Nutrition in Population Health
Food Security & Affordability
Strategies to combat food poverty, ensure equitable access to nutrition, and integrate food banks and community programmes (SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities).
Maternal & Child Nutrition
Addressing malnutrition in vulnerable groups, including prenatal and early childhood nutrition for long-term health impact (SDG 2, SDG 5: Gender Equality).
School & Workplace Nutrition Programmes
Implementing policies to improve diet quality and reduce health disparities in institutional settings (SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 3, SDG 9: Learning and Innovation).
Nutrition Literacy & Behaviour Change
Empowering individuals through education on healthy eating habits and diet-related disease prevention (SDG 4, SDG 10).
Water, Sanitation & Food Hygiene
Ensuring access to clean water and food safety to prevent diet-related illnesses and infections (SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation).
Disclaimer: The above topics are indicative of the range of subjects covered and does not constitute a comprehensive content list.
View the Summit Events
Bern Satellite Event on Nutrition in Population Health
10 July 2025 | 09:00-12:00 CEST
In-person & Virtual.
Bern, Switzerland.
Biel/Bienne Satellite Event - Culinary Masterclass
10 July 2025 | 14:30-18:30 CEST
In-person.
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.
Kuala Lumpur Satellite Event on Nutrition, Disease Prevention and Systems Thinking
28 July 2025
In-person & Virtual
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ulster Satellite Event on Precision Nutrition*
05 November 2025 | 09:00-17:00 GMT
In-person & Virtual.
Coleraine, Northern Ireland
*The Ulster Satellite Event replaces the regular annual joint symposium with NICHE this year, aligning with the Summit.
Nairobi Satellite Event on Strengthening Food Systems, Nutrition & Health: Through Availability and Access
11 November 2025 | 14:00 to 17:00 GMT+3 [11:00-14:00 GMT]
Virtual (In person attendance by invite only).
Nairobi, Kenya & Scotland, UK
Belem Satellite Event on Food Security/Sustainability
24 November 2025 | 18:00-22:00 GMT-3
In-person & Virtual.
Belem, Brazil
10 December - Day one
Half-day Pre-Summit Satellite Symposium
James Hutton Institute | Dundee, Scotland
12:30 - 17:15 GMT
Opening Reception
James Hutton Institute | Dundee, Scotland
17:30 - 18:30 GMT
11 December - Day two
Main Summit - Human Health Focus
Dundee Science Centre, Dundee, Scotland
09:00 - 17:00 GMT
Gala Tartan Dinner [Ticketed Side Event]
Dundee and Angus College | Dundee, Scotland
18:30 - 21:00 GMT
12 December - Day three
Main Summit - Human & Planetary Health Focus
Dundee Science Centre, Dundee, Scotland
09:00 - 17:30 GMT
Culinary Ecology: A Hands-On Cooking Experience
[Ticketed Side Event]
Dundee International Women's Centre | Dundee, Scotland
17:30 - 21:30 GMT
13 December - Day four
Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas St Leonards School | St Andrews, Scotland
09:00 - 13:00 GMT
Main Summit
10-13 December 2025
In-person & Virtual.
St Andrews Satellite Event on Medical Nutrition Education
13 December 2025 | 14:30-17:00 GMT
In-person & Virtual.
University of St Andrews, Scotland
Summit Chairs & Key Speakers
International Summit Co-Chairs / Key Speakers
NNEdPro | Ulster University
NNEdPro
Honorary President of NNEdPro & IANE
Keynote Speaker
University of Malta | SNEB Past President
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Key Speakers
NNEdPro | Taibah University
NNEdPro | Alinea Nutrition
Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
RISTOLAB s.r.l.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Shiv Nadar University
University of Dundee
University of Parma
Former Senior Food and Nutrition Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UNITED NATIONS (UN FAO)
University of Queensland | NNEdPro
Action contre la Faim
University of Iceland
UKM | School of Medicine, University of Dundee
University of Parma
NNEdPro | University of Auckland
Smily Academy
University of Parma
NNEdPro | University of Milan
NNEdPro | University of Parma
The Food Coach Academy
The James Hutton Institute
Independent Researcher
Federal University of Pará
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Busara
King's College London
University of Parma
NNEdPro
Association for Nutrition
HEIGHTS
NNEdPro | EU Parliament
NNEdPro | Swiss Association for Cooperation on Food Education
NNEdPro | University of Alberta
Queen Mary University of London
University of St Andrews
NNEdPro | University of Cambridge
NNEdPro | Ulster University
Busara
NNEdPro | Brighton University
University of Malta
University of Parma
King's College London
State Univeristy of New York Downstate
NNEdPro | Editor in Chief, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health | BMJ Poster Competition & Abstracts Panel
Impacter Solutions
NNEdPro | Nazarbayev University School of Medicine
NNEdPro | Tec de Monterrey
Federal University of Pará
Binks Institute for Sustainability | University of Dundee
University of East Anglia
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 2025 Summit events. Our Summit is also supported by our Youth Ambassadors.
Abstract Submissions
Our call for abstracts has closed!
We accepted abstracts that aligned 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.
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: Closed
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Notification of Acceptance: 15th November 2025
Other Key Dates:
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Video Submission Deadline: 1st December 2025 (See key information above for guidance)
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Poster submission deadline (see key information above for guidance):
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If using NNEdPro’s printing services: 1st December 2025 (A3 PDF format to info@nnedpro.org.uk)
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Printing your own posters: 11th December, and delivered at the registration desk.
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Abstract Competition winners will be announced at the Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas on 13th December 2025 from 09:00 to 10:00 at St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland. 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
Partners
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Supporters
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Gold Supporters
We are truly grateful to our headline supporters (Gold and Silver) who are generously supporting multiple aspects of our 2025 Summit events (Main Summit and Satellite Symposia).
Silver Supporters
Bronze Supporters
Primary Supporter of Day One & the Opening Reception
Headline Supporter for Democratising Food & Special Supporter for the Opening Reception
Strategic Supporters
Affiliate Supporters
We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the following institutions in facilitating our 2025 Summit events.
Main Summit
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Global Youth Essay Competition
Summit Organisers
The Summit Organising Committee also includes several moderators, speakers and panellists.
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Poster Competition & Abstracts Panel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Previous Years
Monday - Friday 11:00 - 18:30
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 12:30 - 16:30
Summit Proceedings
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2016 – Nutrition education and research for public health impact
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2017 - From education and research through to policy and practice
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2018 - Connecting nutrition as hard science and international knowledge networks
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2019 - Closing the gap: data-based decisions in food, nutrition and health systems
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2024 - Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society