Who Attends
Join health-focused academics and research leaders from across the country as we shape the future of delivering retail health through innovation, integration, and collaboration
Why It Matters To You
Why Attend Nourishing Change Conference?
Academic and research leaders focused on driving better health outcomes face a host of challenges: funding constraints; the translation gap between research and practice; lack of partnerships with the private sector; data accessibility barriers; siloed collaboration with industry; and limited pathways for community translation.
With thousands of motivated leaders from retail, science, government, health systems, health payers, health tech, and more, Nourishing Change Conference is the perfect venue to connect research to implementation and standardization. The sessions, workshops, and networking at Nourishing Change create a unique opportunity to share your latest insights, influence corporate and policy partners, and launch productive collaborations.
Core Topics for Academic & Research Leaders at Nourishing Change Conference
- Translational nutrition research
- Data ethics
- Real-world evidence in food-health studies
- Industry collaboration models
- Health equity research
- Whole-person data
- Public-private partnerships
- Community-informed studies
- Evaluation frameworks for access initiatives
Academia & Research Attendee Snapshot
Selection of ACAMEDIC & RESEARCH LEADers At Nourishing Change Conference 2025
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Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Brain Performance Center / Institute
Cambridge Innovation Institute
Circana
College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati
General Mills Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition
Milken Institute
New York University
Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
Osher Center for Integrative Health at UC
Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Tufts University, Food is Medicine Institute
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
University of Kentucky
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
University of Utah
Xavier University
What You’ll Gain
Why is Nourishing Change Conference Unique?
Shape the Future of Health
Join a cross-industry movement uniting retail, healthcare, technology, policy, and innovation to improve outcomes at scale and help influence what comes next.
Learn the Latest Insights
Gain insights on food-for-health, consumer behavior, population health, digital innovation, and policy reshaping the health ecosystem.
Unlock Growth Opportunities
Identify new partnerships, commercialization pathways, and investment and innovation pipelines that support sustainable business growth.
Product Pavillion
Connect with leading and emerging brands in the retail health space. Discover new solutions, establish new partnerships.
Build High-Value Relationships
Connect directly with leaders and innovators who influence strategy, budgets, and buying decisions, accelerating your organization’s impact.
Learn from Real-World Models
See how retail, pharmacy, and healthcare are working together today through practical case studies that demonstrate measurable results.
Expand Your Influence
Contribute your expertise to a national dialogue focused on improving access and health outcomes for every community, not just advancing your organization.
Break Down Silos
Collaborate with leaders and innovators from across roles and industries and create large-scale solutions that improve population health.
Join Us in 2026
Your Next Step
Register to attend. Sign up now and guarantee your seat at the table – for the best price!
Not ready to register yet? That’s ok! You can learn more about the Nourishing Change movement at the conference by joining our community for free. You’ll be the first to hear about the conference agenda and will receive discounts, special offers, VIP experiences, exclusive content, and much more.
Shape The Future of Retail Health
Des Moines, Iowa | June 2-4, 2026