Events Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference
The 39th Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference
The 39th Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference
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This program is designed for dietitians, diet technicians, students of nutrition and other healthcare professionals who are involved with the nutritional care of children. Please continue to visit our website as The 39th Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference date approaches for our 2026 brochure.
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Pricing
In-Person Registration Virtual Registration
| Early Bird In Person |
In-Person | Early Bird Virtual |
Virtual | |
| Professional | $120 | $140 | $100 | $120 |
| Student/Intern | $60 |
$80 |
$50 | $70 |
| Optional Networking Event (Additional Fee) |
$10 |
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*Students must bring their student ID for registration on the day of the conference.
Early Bird pricing ends March 1, 2026.
Refunds and Cancellation: If you need to request a refund or change your registration status (virtual or in-person), please contact us at 312.227.5067 by Thursday, April 3, 2026. A $15 service fee will apply.
Networking Event
An in-person networking event will follow the conference. This registration add-on is open to everyone, whether you attend in-person or virtually. Participants can enjoy networking, engaging activities, and light refreshments while connecting with colleagues around shared interests and conference topics.
Continuing Education
The 39th Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference on April 16, 2026, awards 5.75 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program. The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program approved this event for 2 WWF hours, 0.75 ATY hours, 2 INT hours, 0.5 TYP hours, 0.5 AS hours. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago was approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Conference Planning Committee will be applying for additional CPEUs for the poster session. Please continue to visit our website as the 39th Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference date approaches for finalized CEU details.
Abstract Submissions
We welcome abstracts from clinicians and students which could include case studies, successful educational tools, development of new services and clinics, public policy efforts, and current research in the nutritional management of pediatrics.
Submit an abstract for the Nutrition Conference Poster Session. Selected posters will be displayed, with complimentary poster printing provided. Participants with selected posters will also receive guaranteed in-person attendance and complimentary registration for the networking event. Additionally, three outstanding abstracts will be chosen for 10-minute oral presentations, with presenters receiving complimentary registration for both the conference and the networking event.
Abstract submission deadline: February 16, 2026
Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified via email no later than March 9, 2026.
Authors chosen for virtual oral presentations will be notified no later than March 16, 2026.
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Questions?
For more information or questions please e-mail Clinical Nutrition at clinicalnutrition@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.5067.
