ILSI Europe hosts, sponsors, and co-organises a variety of scientific events. These include independent symposia, workshops, webinars, hands-on scientific trainings and sessions held as part of the program of larger scientific conferences or professional meetings.
Where to find us this year?
Upcoming Events
Presentation at ISAPP 2025 Annual Meeting
17/07/2025
Banff, Canada
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Nutrient Recommendations
25/08/2025
Paris, France
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Recent Advances in Microbiome Science
26/08/2025
Paris, France
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Precision Nutrition
26/08/2025
Paris, France
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Early Life Nutrition
26/08/2025
Paris, France
- Review of Recommended Nutrient Intake Values in Southeast Asian Countries (E-Siong Tee, Nutrition Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
- Harmonization of Approaches to Nutrient Reference Values for Southeast Asian Countries: Why and How? (Emorn Udomkesmalee, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Tambon Salaya, Thailand)
- Application of Novel Technology in Meal-based Nutrient Profiling System (NPS) (Wantanee Kriengsinyos, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand)
- Japan's Nutrient Profile Model for Dishes: A Trigger to Food Reformulation for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (Hidemi Takimoto,National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Japan)
- Panel Discussion (all speakers)
Read the abstracts here
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
Find this session in ICN2025 programme at https://www.icn2025.org/program#/session-inline/approaches-to-nutrient-recommendations-and-meal-based-nutrient-profiling-system-nps-in-southeast-asia
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Session information
Session title: Recent Advances in Microbiome Science: Prebiotics, Postbiotics, and Early Nutrition for Optimized HealthTime and location: TUE 26 AUG | 08:00 - 09:30 | Room 252B
Session chairs: Francois Blachier (AgroParisTech) and Isabelle Guelinckx (ILSi Europe)
Objective
This scientific session aims to investigate the complex interactions between prebiotics, microbiome health, and immune function, particularly in relation to infection resistance and vaccination efficacy. By examining the evidence on prebiotics' potential to bolster immunity against bacterial and viral infections, this session will highlight how these dietary components may support effective vaccination. Further, it will explore the maternal microbiome's role in early childhood development, addressing how both digestible and non-digestible carbohydrates influence health outcomes in young children. Finally, insights into consumer awareness and attitudes toward postbiotics will be presented, identifying research gaps and opportunities for advancing global understanding of postbiotics and their potential health benefits. Together, these discussions aim to provide a comprehensive view of the impact of microbiome-targeted interventions across various life stages and population groups.
Background
With growing recognition of the microbiome's influence on health, there is increasing interest in how dietary components like prebiotics can shape immune responses and enhance disease resilience. Scientific reviews, such as those covered in this session, are beginning to reveal promising connections between prebiotics, infection defense, and vaccination efficacy, underscoring their potential role in public health strategies. Additionally, shifts in the maternal microbiome during early childhood have emerged as a critical factor in health outcomes, as the session will discuss, exploring evidence from RCTs and cohort studies on the effects of carbohydrates in young children. Furthermore, consumer interest in microbiome health is expanding to include postbiotics; cross-national surveys highlight varying levels of consumer understanding and reveal specific research needs in this area. This session, therefore, provides an opportunity to assess current scientific evidence and consumer insights, aiming to bridge gaps and pave the way for innovative microbiome-focused interventions in health.
Line up
- Prebiotics and Immunity: Their Role in Bacterial, Viral Infections and Vaccination Efficiency (Hediye Arioz Tunc, University of Southampton)
- Benefits, challenges, and opportunities with changes in the maternal microbiome (Eduard Flores Ventura, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology-National Research Council)
- Understanding Postbiotics: Global Consumer Insights and Research Gaps (Delphine Saulnier, Novonesis)
Read the abstracts here
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
Find this session in ICN2025 programme at https://www.icn2025.org/program#/session-inline/recent-advances-in-microbiome-science-prebiotics-postbiotics-and-early-nutrition-for-optimized-health
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Session information
Session title: Precision Nutrition: Optimizing Prevention Strategies for Obesity and Chronic DiseaseSession chairs: Sophie Vinoy (Mondelēz International, France) and Sinéad Mullin (University College Dublin, Ireland)
Time and location: Tuesday 26 August 2025 | 11:15 - 12:45 | Grand Amphitheatre
Standard symposium: 220 pax
Objective
This session will explore the exciting field of precision nutrition, focusing on its potential to revolutionize the prevention and management of chronic diseases. We will delve into the latest advancements in metabolic phenotyping, the translation of research into practice, and the application of precision nutrition to diabetes prevention.
Line up
- Fiber, Microbiome, and Metabolic Health in Precision Nutrition
This talk will delve into precision nutrition strategies to optimize prevention efforts.
Speaker: Prof. Nathalie Delzenne (UCLouvain, BE) - Translating precision nutrition research into practical prevention strategies for chronic metabolic diseases
Discover how precision nutrition can revolutionize chronic disease prevention. This presentation will delve into its foundational principles, practical applications, and exciting future directions.
Speakers: Laetitia Lengelé (UCLouvain, BE) & Art Muijsenberg (Maastricht University, NL) - Diabetes prevention in the era of precision nutrition
By combining wearable technology, molecular biology, and machine learning, the project will investigate how diet and the gut microbiome influence glucose homeostasis in different glucotypes.
Speaker: Prof Ellen Blaak (Maastricht University, NL)
Read the abstracts here
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
Find this session in ICN2025 programme at https://www.icn2025.org/program#/session-inline/precision-nutrition-optimizing-prevention-strategies-for-obesity-and-chronic-disease
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Session information
Session title: Early Life Nutrition, the Basis for Healthy LifeTime and location: TUE 26 AUG | 11:15 - 12:45 | Amphitheatre Bleu
Session chairs: Francesco Visioli (University of Padua, Italy) and Ching-Yu Chang (ILSI Europe, Belgium)
Objective
This scientific session aims to shed light on crucial aspects of early-life nutrition that impact long-term metabolic health, focusing on early biomarkers, lipid quality, and plant protein-based infant formulas. By identifying biomarkers that can predict childhood obesity and metabolic health risks, this session seeks to inform early intervention strategies that promote lifelong well-being. It also examines the role of dietary lipid quality in the first year of life, assessing the impact of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids on infant health and the importance of optimizing intake levels. Additionally, the session will evaluate the nutritional adequacy and feasibility of plant protein-based infant formula as a potential alternative to traditional animal protein formulas, addressing the specific nutritional needs of term-born infants. Together, these discussions aim to support evidence-based recommendations and innovations in early-life nutrition, fostering healthier growth trajectories from infancy onward.
Background
The early nutritional environment is a critical determinant of metabolic health, influencing lifelong outcomes in areas such as obesity and chronic disease. Research has shown that certain biomarkers in early life may serve as indicators of future metabolic health, providing a proactive approach to identify and manage risk factors. By focusing on these biomarkers, researchers hope to pinpoint early warning signs for conditions like childhood obesity, which can have long-lasting health consequences. In parallel, the quality of dietary lipids consumed during infancy, especially the balance of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, is recognized as essential to promoting optimal growth and development. This aspect of infant nutrition is increasingly relevant given evolving dietary guidelines. Additionally, as plant-based nutrition gains popularity, assessing the feasibility of plant protein-based formulas becomes vital for parents seeking alternatives to traditional options. This session brings together current insights and research findings to advance understanding of early-life nutrition's impact on metabolic health, aligning with goals to enhance health outcomes from the earliest stages.
Line up
- Early biomarkers for prediction of metabolic health - Francisco Javier Ruiz-Ojeda (University of Granada, Spain)
- Lipid quality in early life nutrition - Giulia Carla Immacolata Spolidoro (University of Milan, Italy)
- Nutritional quality of plant protein-based infant formula - Kasper Hettinga (Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
Read the abstracts here
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
Find this session in ICN2025 programme at https://www.icn2025.org/program#/session-inline/early-life-nutrition-the-basis-for-healthy-life
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About
Since ISAPP's inception, its industry members and invited experts have gathered for the organization's much-anticipated annual meeting-held in a different global location each year. Organized around scientific developments and challenges facing the fields of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods, the meeting offers a diversity of ways to engage, including plenary talks, debate, small workshops, rapid-fire session of 5 minute late breaking news talks, poster session, ample Q&A time and networking over food and drinks.
ILSI Europe presentation
09:15 - 09:30: Towards EU health claims for prebiotics: A focus on scientific evidence and regulatory pathways - Elaine Vaughan, Sensus (NL)
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