Agenda
Time (EST)
Location
Topic
8:30 am
Lobby
Registration | Networking | Intercontinental Breakfast
9:00 am
Main Stage
Welcome Remarks
Speaker: Julia Olayanju, Ph.D. MPH, Chair, Planning Committee
9:10 am
Main Stage
Opening Keynote
Speaker: TBA
9:30 am
Main Stage
Panel Discussion: Promoting Community Health Through Food Technology Innovation
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50% of adults in America struggle with preventable chronic diseases related to poor eating patterns and physical inactivity, costing taxpayers more than $173 billion in healthcare costs annually. This session brings experts and innovators together to discuss strategies to tackle these issues, leveraging food technology innovation to change the trajectory and .
10:20 am
Main Stage
Limitations and Barriers To Healthier Communities & Strategies To Accelerate Impact Through Collaboration
Building healthier communities requires more than individual efforts—it demands strategic collaboration across industries, policies, and communities. This panel will explore the key limitations and barriers that hinder progress, from systemic inequities and policy gaps to food accessibility and education challenges. Experts from healthcare, food innovation, policy, and community advocacy will share insights on breaking down these barriers and leveraging collaboration to drive meaningful impact. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the power of partnerships in shaping a healthier future.
11:15 pm
Networking
Strategic Brainstorming: Crafting A Bold Roadmap for Healthier Communities.
How can we turn vision into action and create lasting change in public health? This high-impact brainstorming session will bring together innovators, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to develop a strategic roadmap for building healthier communities. Through collaborative discussions, we will identify key challenges, explore innovative solutions, and outline actionable steps to drive systemic change. From policy shifts and nutrition access to community education and healthcare integration, this session is designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and accelerate meaningful impact. Join us in shaping the future of healthier communities!
12:00 pm
Lobby
POWER LUNCH/NETWORKING
1:00 pm
Main Stage
Keynote II
Details To Be Announced
1:30 pm
Main Stage
Scaling Nutrition Education: A Collaborative Approach to Public Health
2:30 pm
Main Stage
The ROI of Preventive Nutrition: How Food Can Reduce Healthcare Costs
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Examining the long-term cost savings of nutrition-focused interventions for chronic disease prevention.
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Case studies of successful insurance-covered nutrition programs.
Exploring strategies that work and those that do not drive desirable results.