See you at ISBNPA 2024 in Omaha, USA!
After three years of planning and pivoting due to the pandemic, we’re honored to host the 2024 International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference with our international partners and welcome hundreds of amazing leaders and innovators to Omaha, Nebraska.
The 23rd annual conference will focus on the progress in theory, methods and new findings related to physical activity and nutrition behavior. Conference sessions include:
- Keynotes from world-leading researchers
- Symposia, short orals and workshops
- Scientific poster sessions
As the leading international research community in behavior nutrition and physical activity, ISBNPA has an initiative to measure all ISBNPA activities’ climate impact and find solutions to reduce and mitigate its impact. Please join us for a very special “Climate Action” plenary session on the opening day of the conference.
About Omaha
Omaha is a city steeped in innovation—a world-class research hub for public health nutrition leaders and a vibrant destination for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and culture makers.
While in the heart of the Silicon Prairie, attendees can enjoy:
- Safe, walkable arts and entertainment district
- More than 85 miles of interconnected trails
- Accessible green spaces
- Omaha’s thriving farm-to-table and vegan scene
We are excited for attendees to learn, grow and build strong relationships with colleagues—all while exploring everything Omaha’s diverse culture has to offer.
Connection
Network with public health researchers, academics, medical professionals and policymakers from around the globe
Innovation
Dive into the latest research in behavioral nutrition and physical activity through symposia, workshops, debates and more.
Impact
Explore effective strategies to address key public health issues and advance human and planetary health and well-being
Meet the 2024 Co-chairs
Amy Lazarus Yaroch, PhD
Executive Director
Center for Nutrition & Health Impact
(formerly the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition)
Paul Estabrooks, PhD
Professor, Health and Kinesiology
University of Utah
Ester Cerin, PhD
ISBNPA President, psychologist, statistician, professor
Australian Catholic University
Keynote Speakers
Kofi Essel, MD, MPH, FAAP
Food as Medicine Program Director
Elevance Health
Heather McKay, PhD
Professor
University of British Columbia
Lisa Powell, PhD
Professor and Director
University of Illinois at Chicago
Luke Wolfenden, PhD
Professor; Director of NCOIS
University of Newcastle Australia
National Centre of Implementation Science
Keynote Interviews
Conference Details
Key Dates
- March 15, 2024: Notification of acceptance of late-breaking abstracts
- April 8, 2024: Early Bird conference registration deadline
- May 20–23, 2024: 2024 ISBNPA Annual Conference
Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities
Please contact the ISBNPA 2024 Secretariat at annualmeeting@isbnpa.org to discuss sponsorship and exhibit opportunities at the annual meeting.
The Meeting attracts:
- Academics from all over the world, with particularly strong representation from Europe, North America, Australia Pacific and Asia
- Leading researchers
- Registered dietitians
- Medical professionals
- Allied health practitioners
- Policymakers
- Master and PhD students from multiple disciplines with an interest in physical activity, exercise, sedentary behavior, sleep and/or nutrition behaviors
Many of our attendees are leading figures in their organizations and not only have the capacity to influence the selection of products and services but also influence policies and practices in their country and internationally.
Our Meeting has been growing over the years. Attendance has averaged between 700 and 1200 delegates depending on the location.
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