The 2026 annual conference of the American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is quickly approaching. From February 14 through February 17 in Long Beach, California, the ASPEN 2026 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference is an excellent opportunity for attendees to network, learn about the latest cutting-edge research, and attend expert-led sessions.
Today, we’re taking a look ahead at ASPEN 2026 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference, including registration information, a schedule spotlight, and more.
ASPEN 2026 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference Registration
Conference registration is currently open. There are several discounts available, as well as various attendance options. Members receive the largest discounts across the board, while non-member students and early-career attendees also receive the largest non-member discounts.
Additionally, virtual attendance and single-day in-person registration options are available for individuals who are only interested in attending virtually or for just a single day. Both of these options are reduced in pricing compared to the full, in-person registration price.
Pre-conference course registration is also available for attendees who want to start their 2026 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference experience early. The Comprehensive Nutrition Therapy: Tactical Approaches in 2026 and the Human Milk and Substitutes: Beyond the Basics courses are currently available to members and non-members.
ASPEN 2026 Annual Conference Schedule Spotlight
With four days packed with educational sessions, we’re taking a moment to feature some scheduled sessions that we anticipate you won’t want to miss. The following dates and times are accurate as of January 12. Consult the official ASPEN26 agenda on the conference website for the most up-to-date schedule.
Saturday, February 14
- Keynote Address: What is the Future of Nutrition Education? The Next Generation Speaks and the Clinician Responds!
- 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
- Nutrition Support Management in Nano-Preterm Infants: Navigating the Complexities Among Infants Born Less than 25 Weeks or 750 Grams
- 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, February 15
- The ASPEN Nutrition Guidelines for Adult Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Premier Paper Session and Vars Award Competition
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Current Insights Into Critical Care Nutrition
- 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Monday, February 16
- President’s Address: Your Network is Your Net Worth: Membership in Professional Organizations Helps Innovate and Saves Lives
- 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
- Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Patient Care: A 2026 Update
- 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
- Clinical Malnutrition Diagnosis Updates
- 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Tuesday, February 17
- The New Malnutrition-Based Chronic Disease Model: Operationalizing for Future Implementation
- 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
- Clinical Guidelines for Feeding Tube Placement Verification: How Does Your Practice Measure Up?
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Nutrition in Pediatric Cardiac Disease
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
ASPEN 2026 Conference CE Credits
The 2026 ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference allows attendees to claim up to 19.5 contract hours, with the opportunity for an additional 5 hours through the pre-conference courses provided.
ASPEN is accredited to provide CE to pharmacists, nurses, and physicians who attend and complete the program evaluation process in the eLearning Center. The CE certificate will then be available following the evaluations, and it is saved in the user’s transcripts. Attendees have through March 14, 2026, to claim CE credits.
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