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
“What’s happening here is beyond impressive. It’s truly reshaping how we think about health, food, and retail. The level of partnership, insight, and action was unmatched.”
– University of Utah
- 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
WHO YOU can EXPECT ONSITE
Brain Performance Center
Cambridge Innovation Institute
Creighton University
Drake University
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
FSF Institute
General Mills Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition
George Washington University
Harvard
Iowa State University
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Milken Institute
New York University
Think Healthy Group
University of Cincinnati
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
University of Louisville
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.
Explore the Expo Floor
This is where you meet the tech, emerging brands, food, and health innovation shaping what comes next. Step onto a floor spanning diagnostics, digital health, wearable technology, services and brands, and explore the services and solutions built to solve what your organization is facing right now.
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.