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17th to 20th December 2024

In-person & Virtual

Science City, Kolkata, India

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In partnership with

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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 

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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

Programme

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

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.ukplease 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

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. 

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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.

Click here for a full list of the organisations and institutions that our Theme Leaders and Key Speakers represent. 

International Summit Co-Chairs / Key Speakers

Principal Keynote Speaker | Sanchita Banerjee Memorial Lecture

International Summit Theme Leaders / Key Speakers

Regional Summit Theme Leaders / Key Speakers

Key Speakers

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.

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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

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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

Theme Leaders & Speakers
The Venue

World Food Forum Partnership

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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.

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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.

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