33^rd European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference

About us

The 33rd European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference, scheduled for July 20–21, 2026, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, brings together global experts dedicated to transforming the future of nutritional science and dietetic practice. Guided by the theme “Precision Nutrition for Lifelong Health: Metabolic Pathways, Personalized Diets & Smart Nutritional Technologies,” this congress aims to bridge cutting-edge research with real-world applications that enhance human health across all stages of life. As nutrition science rapidly evolves through advancements in genomics, microbiome analytics, metabolic profiling, AI-driven dietary modeling, and smart health monitoring systems, this conference provides a premier platform for professionals to collaborate, learn, and explore how individualized nutrition can prevent disease, optimize wellbeing, and improve population health outcomes. The event welcomes clinical dietitians, nutrition scientists, public health experts, metabolic researchers, food technologists, endocrinologists, pediatric and geriatric nutrition specialists, wellness practitioners, and industry innovators, fostering an interdisciplinary environment for knowledge exchange. Sessions will highlight breakthroughs in metabolic health management, dietary interventions for chronic disease prevention, sustainable nutrition, digital dietetics, sports nutrition optimization, and evidence-based therapeutic diets. With keynote lectures, panel discussions, workshops, scientific presentations, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights into the next generation of personalized dietary strategies. Set in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Amsterdam, the conference promises an inspiring atmosphere for scientific advancement and professional growth. Join us to shape the future of nutrition and dietetics through precision science, collaborative innovation, and global expertise.

Sessions

Precision Nutrition & Metabolic Pathway Modulation

Precision Nutrition & Metabolic Pathway Modulation explores how individualized nutrient profiling can reshape metabolic processes to optimize long-term health outcomes. By mapping metabolic flux, enzyme activity, and biochemical responsiveness, this field translates molecular nutrition into targeted dietary frameworks that support energy regulation, hormonal balance, and organ-specific function. Researchers are increasingly identifying metabolic phenotypes that respond differently to macronutrient ratios, micronutrient availability, and bioactive compounds. These insights are transforming therapeutic nutrition strategies for conditions such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and endocrine disorders. The integration of metabolic biomarkers, real-time biosensors, and advanced metabolic modeling enables practitioners to identify precise nutritional triggers that enhance cellular efficiency and repair. Additionally, metabolic pathway modulation is shedding new light on mitochondrial optimization, redox balance, and nutrient–gene interactions that influence lifespan and resilience. With advancements in omics, systems biology, and AI-powered dietary analytics, precision nutrition is progressing from generalized dietary guidelines to deeply personalized metabolic blueprints. This approach is paving the way for next-generation dietary interventions that are tailored not only to health conditions but also to individual metabolic rhythms and physiological demands.

Nutrigenomics, Nutrigenetics & Personalized Diet Architecture

Nutrigenomics, Nutrigenetics & Personalized Diet Architecture combines genomic insights with nutritional science to understand how gene variants influence nutrient metabolism, dietary responses, and disease susceptibility. This scientific discipline evaluates how nutrients interact with DNA, affect gene expression, and shape biological pathways involved in inflammation, detoxification, digestion, and metabolic function. Individuals with specific gene polymorphisms may require modified levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or fats to achieve optimal physiological balance. Nutrigenetics provides clarity on how genetic predispositions affect food tolerance, appetite regulation, glucose processing, and lipid metabolism. Together, these fields are enabling the creation of personalized diet architectures built on genetic profiles rather than generalized population guidelines. With DNA-based dietary recommendations, clinicians can more effectively manage obesity, autoimmune conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular risk, and cognitive health. Advanced genomic sequencing tools, AI-driven interpretation, and predictive modeling are accelerating the movement toward precision health ecosystems where nutrition becomes a genetically informed therapeutic modality.

AI-Driven Dietary Assessment & Smart Nutrition Technologies

AI-Driven Dietary Assessment & Smart Nutrition Technologies represents a major leap in digital dietetics, automating nutritional analysis, monitoring, and personalized recommendations. AI-powered food recognition systems, mobile nutrition trackers, metabolic sensors, and smart kitchen devices are revolutionizing how individuals understand their dietary habits. These technologies deliver real-time nutrient breakdowns, predictive health alerts, and behavior-adapted diet recommendations. Machine learning algorithms analyze patterns in eating behaviors, physiological markers, and lifestyle data to tailor nutrition plans that adjust dynamically to metabolic needs. Smart wearables now measure glucose fluctuations, hydration status, and nutrient deficiencies, enabling precise dietary interventions. AI models also help clinicians predict nutritional risks, enhance adherence, and optimize diet-disease management across conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. By integrating continuous data streams with decision-support systems, smart nutrition technologies are building a foundation for automated, personalized, and highly accurate nutrition care, shaping the future of digital health ecosystems.

Microbiome–Gut–Brain Axis & Metabolic Health

Microbiome–Gut–Brain Axis & Metabolic Health examines how microbial ecosystems influence digestion, immunity, cognition, mood regulation, and systemic metabolic function. The bidirectional communication pathways between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system mediated through microbial metabolites, neurotransmitters, and immune signalling play a significant role in shaping metabolic outcomes. Dysbiosis is now linked to obesity, anxiety, insulin resistance, inflammation, and neurological health challenges. Advanced microbiome sequencing and metabolomics profiling are revealing how dietary patterns affect microbial diversity and metabolic efficiency. Specific prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics are being studied for their capacity to restore microbial balance and enhance gut–brain connectivity. Understanding microbial nutritional requirements and their metabolic outputs provides deeper insight into appetite regulation, glucose metabolism, and neurobehavioral responses. This expanding research continues to redefine personalized nutrition and therapeutic diet design, emphasizing the central role of gut ecology in shaping whole-body health.

Clinical Nutrition in Chronic & Metabolic Diseases

Clinical Nutrition in Chronic & Metabolic Diseases focuses on evidence-based dietary interventions tailored to conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disorders, cancer, gastrointestinal illnesses, and autoimmune diseases. Nutritional therapy has become a core component of chronic disease management, offering targeted strategies that reduce inflammation, optimize metabolic function, and support organ health. Advances in clinical dietetics now incorporate biochemical markers, metabolic profiling, and personalized nutrient modulation to address individual disease trajectories. Nutritional protocols such as medical ketogenic diets, low-FODMAP approaches, anti-inflammatory plans, and specialized enteral and parenteral nutrition are being refined to improve therapeutic outcomes. Emerging research highlights the role of bioactive compounds, omega-3 fatty acids, plant-based interventions, and microbiome-directed nutrition in disease prevention and reversal. Clinicians are increasingly combining dietary strategies with pharmacotherapy and digital health tools to enhance adherence, manage complications, and promote long-term health resilience. This evolving field continues to strengthen its role as a foundational pillar of chronic disease treatment and prevention.

Functional Foods, Bioactive Compounds & Nutriceutical Innovation

Functional Foods, Bioactive Compounds & Nutriceutical Innovation explores scientifically validated food-based interventions designed to enhance physiological performance, immune function, metabolic balance, and disease prevention. Functional foods enriched with antioxidants, polyphenols, flavonoids, peptides, probiotics, and omega-3 fatty acids are increasingly recognized for their therapeutic potential. Nutraceuticals are now being engineered with precision formulations that target inflammation pathways, oxidative stress, gut microbiota modulation, cognitive enhancement, and metabolic regulation. Breakthroughs in extraction technologies, nanoencapsulation, and controlled-release systems are improving the bioavailability and efficacy of bioactive compounds. Industry trends show rising consumer demand for natural, plant-based, and personalized functional wellness products that align with preventive healthcare. Regulatory frameworks are evolving to ensure safety and quality control, while research continues to uncover novel phytochemicals and bioactives with significant clinical value. As scientific understanding deepens, functional nutrition is becoming an integral component of mainstream health strategies.

Sustainable Diets, Food Systems & Climate-Responsive Nutrition

Sustainable Diets, Food Systems & Climate-Responsive Nutrition emphasizes the intersection between dietary choices, environmental sustainability, and global food security. With growing concerns over climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, there is increasing interest in dietary patterns that promote planetary health while supporting human well-being. Research shows that plant-forward diets, reduced food waste, sustainable agriculture, and eco-efficient food production systems significantly lower environmental impact. Innovations in alternative proteins, regenerative farming, vertical agriculture, and climate-smart food technologies are reshaping future food landscapes. Nutrition experts are evaluating how sustainable eating patterns influence metabolic outcomes, chronic disease risks, and long-term health resilience. Integrating sustainability metrics into nutritional guidelines encourages balanced diets that support both personal health and ecological stability. Global initiatives now focus on developing policies, community programs, and education frameworks that promote environmentally responsible nutrition at population scale.

Pediatric, Maternal & Lifespan Nutritional Optimization

Pediatric, Maternal & Lifespan Nutritional Optimization addresses the critical nutritional needs across developmental stages, from prenatal health to aging. Early-life nutrition profoundly influences immune development, cognitive function, metabolic programming, and long-term disease risk. Maternal nutrient adequacy, breastfeeding strategies, and complementary feeding practices shape foundational health trajectories. In childhood and adolescence, nutrition supports growth, hormonal regulation, and neurodevelopment. As individuals age, dietary needs shift toward maintaining muscle mass, bone density, metabolic efficiency, and cognitive resilience. Lifespan nutrition integrates evidence-based dietary approaches tailored to each life stage, considering physiological, hormonal, and metabolic variations. Advances in pediatric dietetics, gestational nutrition science, and geriatric nutritional therapy provide deeper insights into personalized dietary strategies that optimize health across the entire lifespan.

Obesity Science, Energy Balance & Weight-Management Therapies

Obesity Science, Energy Balance & Weight-Management Therapies examines the complex interplay of metabolic, hormonal, genetic, psychological, and behavioral factors that contribute to weight regulation. Modern obesity research recognizes that weight management extends far beyond calorie intake, incorporating metabolic adaptation, gut microbiota composition, insulin sensitivity, circadian rhythms, and neuroendocrine drivers of appetite. Interventions now include personalized dietary plans, pharmacotherapy, metabolic surgery, and digital monitoring tools. Novel therapeutics targeting GLP-1, GIP, and appetite-regulating pathways are transforming obesity treatment frameworks. Behavioral interventions, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness-based strategies enhance long-term adherence and prevent relapse. Advances in metabolic profiling and adaptive nutrition allow clinicians to tailor interventions that address individual metabolic phenotypes, improving both weight outcomes and overall metabolic health.

Sports Nutrition, Performance Metabolism & Recovery Strategies

Sports Nutrition, Performance Metabolism & Recovery Strategies focuses on optimizing physiological performance through targeted nutritional interventions that enhance endurance, strength, recovery, and metabolic efficiency. Athletes require precise nutrient timing, macronutrient balance, hydration strategies, and supplementation tailored to their training intensity and goals. Research highlights the role of amino acids, electrolytes, antioxidants, and energy substrates in promoting muscle repair, reducing inflammation, and supporting high-performance output. Innovations in metabolic analytics, wearable sensors, and AI-guided performance tracking now enable individualized fueling plans. Recovery-focused nutrition addresses glycogen restoration, oxidative stress reduction, and muscle protein synthesis, ensuring athletes sustain long-term performance while minimizing injury risk. This field continues to evolve with advances in ergogenic aids, gut–muscle axis research, and personalized sports dietetics.

Malnutrition, Undernutrition & Global Food Security Solutions

Malnutrition, Undernutrition & Global Food Security Solutions addresses the ongoing global challenges of nutrient deficiencies, food inequity, and limited access to safe and nutritious foods. Undernutrition affects millions, contributing to impaired growth, weakened immunity, reduced productivity, and increased disease burden. Efforts to combat malnutrition involve nutrient-dense food programs, micronutrient fortification, therapeutic feeding, and sustainable agricultural policies. Global initiatives such as community-based nutrition programs, school feeding systems, and maternal supplementation aim to reduce vulnerability in high-risk populations. Research focuses on developing innovative, cost-effective, and culturally relevant nutrition solutions that improve resilience against food scarcity and climate-related risks. Multisector collaboration including governments, NGOs, food industries, and healthcare systems is essential to ensuring equitable access to nutritious foods worldwide.

Plant-Based Nutrition, Alternative Proteins & Future Food Trends

Plant-Based Nutrition, Alternative Proteins & Future Food Trends explores the rapid transformation of dietary landscapes driven by sustainability, health awareness, and food technology innovation. Plant-based diets are associated with improved cardiovascular health, reduced inflammation, and lower metabolic disease risks. Alternative proteins including plant-derived meats, lab-grown proteins, fermented protein systems, and algae-based formulations are emerging as sustainable solutions to global food challenges. Advances in food engineering, sensory optimization, and nutritional fortification are expanding consumer adoption. Research focuses on bioavailability, amino acid balance, environmental impact, and long-term metabolic outcomes of plant-forward diets. This evolving field reflects a growing commitment to creating nutritious, eco-friendly, and technologically advanced food systems for future generations.

Immunonutrition & Inflammation-Modulating Diets

Immunonutrition & Inflammation-Modulating Diets examines the role of nutrients in shaping immune function, inflammatory responses, and overall disease resilience. Certain nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins D and C, zinc, and polyphenols play key roles in modulating immune cell activity and reducing chronic inflammation. Tailored dietary strategies are increasingly used to support patients with autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, and inflammatory conditions. Research continues to uncover how bioactive compounds interact with immune pathways and oxidative stress markers. Immunonutrition is gaining traction as a complementary therapeutic strategy that enhances recovery, improves immune balance, and supports long-term health.

Geriatric Nutrition, Healthy Aging & Cognitive Well-Being

Geriatric Nutrition, Healthy Aging & Cognitive Well-Being focuses on dietary patterns that support vitality, metabolic efficiency, bone integrity, and cognitive resilience in older adults. Age-related changes such as reduced muscle mass, altered digestion, hormonal shifts, and oxidative stress require specialized nutritional approaches. Evidence-based interventions prioritize protein adequacy, anti-inflammatory foods, antioxidants, and nutrients that support neurocognitive health, including omega-3s, B-vitamins, and polyphenols. Research on the gut–brain axis, sarcopenia prevention, and metabolic aging continues to inform best practices. Tailored nutrition for older adults enhances independence, reduces disease risk, and supports longevity with improved quality of life.

Digital Dietetics, Tele-Nutrition & Data-Driven Care Models

Digital Dietetics, Tele-Nutrition & Data-Driven Care Models explores how remote nutrition care, AI-driven diet planning, and predictive analytics are transforming modern dietetics. Virtual consultations, mobile health apps, digital food logs, and wearable sensors enable personalized nutritional monitoring regardless of location. Tele-nutrition expands accessibility, improves adherence, and supports chronic disease management through real-time feedback. Data-driven models integrate behavioral patterns, dietary intake, metabolic responses, and lifestyle metrics to generate tailored recommendations. This evolving digital ecosystem strengthens continuity of care, enhances clinical decision-making, and advances personalized nutrition as an essential component of future healthcare delivery.

Market Analysis

The Nutrition & Dietetics market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by rising chronic disease burdens, aging populations, advancing science, and accelerating digital innovation. Demand for clinical nutrition services, preventive dietary care, and personalized nutrition solutions has surged as health systems prioritize diet-related disease management particularly for diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. Simultaneously, consumer interest in wellness, functional foods, and nutraceuticals is expanding market size beyond clinical settings into retail, workplace wellness, and direct-to-consumer digital services. Scientific innovation is a major market catalyst. Nutrigenomics, metabolomics, and microbiome research are enabling tailored dietary interventions that move treatment from population-level guidelines toward individualized plans based on genetics, metabolic phenotype, and gut ecology. These advances underpin precision nutrition services offered by clinics, startups, and integrated care providers, creating opportunities for premium personalized programs and companion diagnostics. Equally important, AI and machine learning are accelerating dietary assessment, behavior prediction, and intervention optimization powering apps, tele-nutrition platforms, and remote coaching that expand reach and adherence while lowering delivery costs. Product innovation functional foods, fortified products, plant-based proteins, and targeted nutraceuticals continues to diversify revenue streams. Food manufacturers, ingredient companies, and biotech firms are collaborating to create evidence-backed formulations that address cognition, immune health, glycemic control, and recovery. The clinical nutrition segment is also evolving: hospitals and long-term care facilities increasingly integrate dietitians into multidisciplinary teams, and digital clinical decision support systems improve nutrition screening, enteral/parenteral management, and outcome tracking. Sustainability and food systems resilience are reshaping procurement and product development. Consumers and institutions demand climate-responsive supply chains and sustainable protein alternatives, expanding market activity in alternative proteins, regenerative agriculture inputs, and circular food innovations. Sports nutrition and geriatric nutrition remain high-growth verticals as performance optimization and healthy aging become societal priorities. Regionally, North America and Western Europe lead in market sophistication, reimbursement structures, and digital adoption. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market due to rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and increasing rates of diet-related conditions, while Latin America and Africa present long-term growth potential as access and awareness improve. Commercial models vary from B2B partnerships with healthcare systems and insurers to B2C subscription nutrition apps allowing diversified monetization.

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