17th to 20th December 2024
In-person & Virtual
Science City, Kolkata, India
In partnership with
Event organised by
Our 10th International summit was an unprecedented success!
Catch up with the action and learn more below.
The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, in collaboration with the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, successfully hosted its 10th International Summit on "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society" from 17 to 20 December 2024.
This landmark event fostered global collaboration by integrating diverse perspectives into food and nutrition research, education, practice, and policy. It emphasized the importance of inclusive dialogue, focusing on contributions from historically underrepresented communities, and explored ways to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and contemporary science.
The Summit concluded with the below key outcomes
Global Expertise
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Over 50 hours of cutting edge scientific content across 5 tracks in 4 days.
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Over 80 speaker inputs from 35 countries including keynote by a World Food Prize laureate.
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Over 500 attendees from across six continents.
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55 scientific poster abstracts accepted for publication along with summit proceedings.
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20 student learning zone posters accepted.
Forum for Democratising Food and Nutrition: A Knowledge and Advocacy Initiative
In partnership with key supporters of our 2024 summit and a select roundtable of strategic partners over early 2025 we will form a Knowledge and Advocacy Initiative to act as a resource repository and support continuous advocacy on democratising and decolonising food and nutrition knowledge - this forum will have dual bases in India and the UK to serve the global south and global north respectively - in the first instance the forum will be responsible for publishing a series of in-depth peer reviewed articles (in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health as well as CABI publishing) and wider dissemination materials capturing the insights from Summit 2024 and recommendations will be registered as voluntary actions linked with the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025).
Announcement of an Annual Special Symposium: Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition Knowledge
An annual special symposium in the margins of our future summits at the end of each year will track the progress and implementation of the recommendations on democratising and decolonising food and nutrition knowledge to strengthen the scientific evidence base in a manner that can better serve society.
SUMMIT 2025: FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health
Plans for the 11th International Summit are set for Dundee and St Andrews in Scotland in December 2025. It will feature a half-day pre-summit special symposium, two full days of discussions on food and nutrition policy for human and planetary health, and a half day global youth essay prize competition on the post-summit day.
In the margins of the summit there will be a Gala Tartan Dinner, our annual inter-cultural performing arts event ‘The Confluence’, and opportunities to interact with our Scottish Mobile Teaching Kitchen Champions as well activities to discover the delights of the East of Scotland.
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, was held in Kolkata, India, from 17th to 20th December 2024. These events brought 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 marked the 10th Anniversary of NNEdPro projects in India.
Registration included 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 Venue: Science City, Kolkata, India
The main Summit event was held from 17th to 20th December 2024 in the City of Kolkata, India. You can learn more about the venue here.
Local Hosts
Remedy Clinic Study Group (RCSG)* in partnership with Bhavishya Shakti Cooperative Society (BSCS) kindly acted as local hosts for the NNEdPro-IANE 10th International Summit.
*Lake Town Scientific Research and Clinicians Association
Summit Chairs, Theme Leaders & Key Speakers
Explore the profiles of the Summit 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
NNEdPro | Ulster University
NNEdPro
Principal Keynote Speaker: Sanchita Banerjee Memorial Lecture
Honorary Joint President of
NNEdPro & IANE
Director, Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform, CGIAR
University of Malta | President, SNEB
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
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
Oak Foundation
Chairman, Association of Clinicians of India
HOD, Dietetic & Nutrition, NSHM
Consultant Dietitian, Community Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator and Lifestyle Counselor
Peerless Hospital | Remedy Clinic Study Group
Nurture Academy Welfare Trust | Prabhat Kumar College
Key Speakers
HCLFoundation
Former Senior Food and Nutrition Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN FAO)
World Health Organization
Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
VC of Shiv Nadar University
Investigator Precision Nutrition, Sidra Medicine
TIGR2ESS FP6 | Vertiver
School of Medicine, University of Dundee
NIPGR
Action contre la Faim (Action Against Hunger)
IGNOU
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
Apollo Multispeciality Hospital
PRADAN
University of Parma
Peerless Hospital
University of Cambridge
Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
Nazarbayev University School of Medicine
Panjab University Management Studies
Association of Indian Universities
HLPE-FSN Coordinator, FAO
University of Calcutta
SDG2 Advocacy Hub
Indigenous People's Climate Justice Forum | Smily Academy
L3C Learning & Leadership
UCL Medical School
Independent Advisor
LGC Group
RISTOLAB s.r.l.
KPC Medical College & Hospital
Certified Sports Nutritionist
GD Hospital & Diabetes Institute
IQ City Hospital
L3C Learning & Leadership
NSHM
Action contre la Faim (Action Against Hunger)
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
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 were 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 also contributed directly to the shaping of the 2024 Summit events. Our Summit was also supported by our Youth Ambassadors.
Abstract Submissions
Our call for abstracts is now closed. We have accepted abstracts that aligned with the theme of 2024's Summit or any scientific topic related to food, nutrition and health. Abstracts relevant to the themed BMJ NPH Special Collections were also allowed to 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 were invited to submit a short video (3 to 5 minutes) presenting their work to be displayed on the website. Accepted abstracts were also asked to provide a poster of their work, which was displayed at the venue and presented in person during the Summit.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Abstract Submission and Registration Deadline: Submissions are now closed
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Notification of Acceptance: 22nd November 2024
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Video Submission Deadline: 29th November 2024
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Poster Submission Deadline: 6th December 2024
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Abstract Competition Winners Announcement: 20th December 2024
MINI LEARNING PROJECT
Local students were invited to submit an A3 poster of a maximum of 150 words detailing their projects. You can learn more here.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Poster Submission and Registration Deadline: 30th November 2024
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Notification of Acceptance: 7th December 2024
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Abstract Competition Winners Announcement: 20th December 2024
World Food Forum Partnership
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) continued 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.
2024 Satellite Events
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
The below organisations helped make their mark to drive real change in the world of food, nutrition and health by supporting the 10th International Summit.
Click here for more information if you would like to support the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health.
Platinum Supporters
in collaboration with
Gold Supporters
Learn more about our partnership here.
Silver Supporter of Belfast Event
Affiliate Supporters
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Gala Dinner Supporter
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.
PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP & ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
1st July 2024. Ulster University City Campus, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Travel Partner: Vicky Tourism Pvt Ltd
Vicky Tourism was the official travel partner for the 2024 Summit.
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
OTHER TOUR PACKAGES
Bankura Tour
Darjeeling Tour
Kolkata City Tour
Sundarban Tour
Santiniketan Tour
Summit Organisers
The Summit Organising Committee also included several moderators, speakers and panellists.
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 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
Representatives consist of Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) Education Supervisors and Key Regional Community Representatives. These members are also contributed to the Summit's scientific programme.
President, Bhavishya Sakti
Vice President, Bhavishya Sakti
Secretary, Bhavishya Sakti
Member, Bhavishya Sakti
Member, Bhavishya Sakti
Member, Bhavishya Sakti
Key Mobile Teaching Kitchen 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Any more questions?Please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk or use the enquire button available on this page
