ABOUT
World Nutrition Summit 2026 brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, practitioners, coaches, educators, and health-focused individuals for three days of evidence-based discussion on nutrition, metabolic health, chronic disease, and the future of preventative healthcare.
Event details
Dates: 14–16 October 2026
Venue: Hazendal Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Format: In-person and virtual attendance available
Theme: Rewriting the rules: Nutrition, science & chronic disease
CPD: Certificate of attendance included. CPD points pending confirmation.
Tickets: Early bird tickets now available
This premier event is dedicated to the Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) community, bringing together experts and enthusiasts to engage in meaningful discussions, debates, and educational sessions on the profound health benefits of the LCHF lifestyle.
Who should attend?
World Nutrition Summit 2026 is for healthcare professionals, researchers, practitioners, coaches, educators, students, and health-focused individuals who want to think more deeply about nutrition, metabolic health, chronic disease, and the science shaping public health advice.
This summit is for those who:
- Are concerned about the growing burden of chronic disease
- Believe nutrition science should serve people, not profit
- Know there is more to health than calories, medication, and willpower
- Want to engage with evidence, clinical experience, and perspectives that are often left out of mainstream conversations
- Are interested in LCHF, ketogenic nutrition, metabolic health, preventative healthcare, and better patient outcomes
- Want to be part of a serious, thoughtful conversation about what needs to change in health and nutrition
You do not need to be an expert in low-carb or ketogenic nutrition to attend. The summit is designed for people who are curious, evidence-minded, and willing to engage with important questions in nutrition and health.
Across three days, the summit will explore questions around:
- Metabolic health and insulin resistance
- Type 2 diabetes and chronic disease
- Therapeutic carbohydrate reduction
- LCHF and ketogenic nutrition
- Preventative healthcare
- Sports performance and carbohydrate needs
- Mental health, behaviour change and lifestyle medicine
- Food systems, guidelines and public health
- The quality of nutrition science
- Clinical practice, patient outcomes and real-world application
Ticket Options:
- In-person ticket
- Virtual ticket
In-person attendance includes:
- Full access to all World Nutrition Summit 2026 sessions across the three days
- Lunches and refreshments
- In-person networking opportunities with speakers, delegates, exhibitors, partners, and sponsors
- Access to live discussions, panels, and Q&A sessions
- Access to the World Nutrition Summit 2026 recordings after the event
- A CPD certificate for event attendance, with final CPD point allocation to be confirmed
- Free access to Nutrition Network’s advanced ethics training, valued at 15 CPD points
- Opportunities throughout the summit to win selected prizes, including training opportunities, books, partner gifts, and a one-on-one session with Prof Tim Noakes
- A curated in-person summit goodie bag, including a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), a sponsored book, selected health product samples, exclusive summit gifts, partner offers, and attendee benefits
Virtual attendance includes:
- Real-time online access to World Nutrition Summit 2026 sessions
- Opportunities to engage and ask questions online
- Access to the World Nutrition Summit 2026 recordings after the event
- A CPD certificate for event attendance, with final CPD point allocation to be confirmed
- Free access to Nutrition Network’s advanced ethics training, valued at 15 CPD points
- Opportunities throughout the summit to win selected prizes, including training opportunities, books, partner gifts, and a one-on-one session with Prof Tim Noakes
- A digital goodie bag, including special discounts, partner offers, exclusive attendee benefits, and selected summit resources
Speakers and programme
World Nutrition Summit 2026 will feature respected local and international voices across nutrition, metabolic health, medicine, scientific research, coaching, sports performance, mental health, addiction, and preventative healthcare.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Prof Tim Noakes
- Dr Andrew Koutnik
- Richard Smith
- Rita Venter
- Bitten Johnson, RN
- Dr Pran Yoganthan
- Kath Megaw, RD
- Peter Ballerstedt, PhD
- Dr Herman Edeling
- Dr Robert Kiltz
- Prof Colleen Aldous
- Dr Hassina Kajee
- Dr Madison Kackley, and more.
Across keynote presentations, expert panels, and interactive discussions, the summit will explore obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurological health, sports physiology, mental health, addiction, and other chronic conditions through the lens of nutrition science and metabolic health.
Group discounts
Bringing a team? Discounted group rates are available for both in-person and virtual attendees during the early bird period. Please contact us directly for group discounts at [email protected]
Secure your ticket
Join us in Cape Town or online from 14–16 October 2026 as we question assumptions, explore the evidence, and shape the future of nutrition and metabolic health.
Early bird tickets are now available for a limited time. Choose your in-person or virtual ticket, or contact us directly for group bookings.