Upcoming Events

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?

March 2026

Workshop – Shaping Metabolic Health: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Prebiotics, and the Gut–Brain Axis

04/03/2026 – 05/03/2026

Brussels, Belgium

This workshop will convene leading researchers and clinicians to review the current evidence, define research priorities, and explore translational pathways at the intersection of GLP-1 biology, prebiotics, the gut–brain axis, and metabolic and cognitive health. The programme combines expert talks, panel discussions, and interactive group formats (a World Café).

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			About the event	
	We are pleased to announce an upcoming expert workshop dedicated to the rapidly evolving landscape of gut-based nutrition and GLP-1 therapies. This 1 ½ days event will bring together scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders to examine the complex interplay between GLP-1 receptor agonists, prebiotics, and the gut-brain axis: an intersection shaping the future of metabolic, cognitive, and mental health.
Workshop Aim
This workshop will bring together leading researchers to examine how GLP-1 therapies and prebiotic strategies influence metabolic regulation, appetite control, cognitive function, and mental well-being through gut-brain communication pathways. Through focused presentations, a World Café-style exchange, and an integrative panel discussion, participants will work collectively to identify key knowledge gaps, refine priority research questions, and define areas where precompetitive collaboration can advance the field. The insights and recommendations that emerge will be synthesized into peer-reviewed proceedings, with Dr. Zoe Kolokotroni (Leeds Beckett University, UK) serving as rapporteur.

			Agenda	
	Day 1
 
10:00 - Welcome breakfast & registration

10:30 - Welcome & opening remarks
Session 1 - Gut-Derived Signals in Metabolic Health: From GLP-1 Biology to Prebiotic Modulation
This session examines how prebiotics and gut metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, shape metabolic health through the gut-brain axis. Talks will highlight how prebiotic modulation can influence GLP-1 signaling, satiety, and appetite control, with implications for obesity and diabetes management. Overall, the session will showcase emerging strategies that leverage targeted prebiotic interventions to improve metabolic outcomes.

10:45 - Prof. Gary Frost, Imperial College London - Understanding the relationship between Prebiotics, gastrointestinal environment and GLP-1  release and physiology
11:15 - Prof. Patrice Cani, UCLouvain - Targeting the gut microbiota with prebiotics to modulate endogenous GLP-1: from bench to bedside
11:45 - Dr. Harriet Schellekens, University College Cork - Beyond GLP-1 Agonists: Microbiota-Driven Modulation of Satiety and Metabolic Health Across the Lifespan

12:15 - Coffee break
Session 2 - From Gut to Brain: Nutritional Modulation of Cognition, Mood, and Eating Behavior
This session explores how nutrition and gut-brain signaling shape cognition, mood, and eating behavior. It will examine both the lived experience of drug treatment and the emerging cognitive and mental health effects of GLP-1-based therapies, moving beyond weight loss to consider broader psychological outcomes.

12:45 - Dr. Francesca Cirulli, Prof. Suzanne Dickson (ECNP) - ECNP Network presentation
12:55 - Kelly Dowson, F!S Group - From Prescription to Reality: What Consumers Really Experience on GLP-1 Medication
13:25 - Prof. Elisabet Jerlhag, University of Gothenburg - Gut-brain axis and alcohol
13:55 -Prof. Riccardo De Giorgi, University of Oxford - Promises & pitfalls of GLP-1RAs in cognitive and mental disorders: evidence and perspectives

14:25 - Lunch and networking

15:45 - World Café Discussion: participants rotate between themed tables to discuss emerging topics, key challenges, and the next steps of the future of metabolic health.

17:15 - Wrap-up and Day 1 reflections

17:30 - Networking drink
Day 2
 
9:00 - Welcome to Day 2 & recap of Day 1

9:05 - Debrief: key points emerging from the World Café Discussions
Session 3 - GLP-1 Innovation in Clinical Reality
This session will spotlight how GLP-1-based therapies are reshaping day-to-day clinical practice. The discussion will revolve around real-world use, including benefits, risks, and practical challenges such as access, adherence, and long-term management. The session will offer an up-to-date view of "what's really happening" with GLP-1 in clinics and with patients.

10:00 - Prof Giles Yeo, Wolfson College - University of Cambridge -  In a world of GLP1 therapies, have we cured obesity?

10:30 - Coffee break

11:00 - TBA - TBA

11:30 - Panel discussion: bridging all sessions

12:30 - Closing: summary and future outlook

13:00 - End of the workshop

			Registration	
	Those wishing to join the workshop are invited to pre-register by 6th of February using the form below.
Confirmed participants will receive an email with further details.
Fees                            

Industry Experts (part of ILSI Europe): free access
Industry Experts (not part of ILSI Europe): 350€
Academic Experts (part of ILSI Europe): free access
Academic Experts (not part of ILSI Europe): 175€
Public Sector Experts (part of ILSI Europe): free access
Public Sector Experts (not part of ILSI Europe): 175€
Students: 75€

			
						Pre-register here
					
	Organising Commitee
Co-organised by the ILSI Europe Prebiotics Task Force and the Nutrition for the Ageing Brain Symposium Committee

Georgia Chatonidi - Örebro University
Lars Christensen - Arla
Louise Dye - University of Sheffield
Robert Steinert - DSM
Clémentine Thabuis - Roquette
Sandrine Thuret - King's College London
Maria Tonti - ILSI Europe
Wim Vandenberghe - University of Antwerp
David Vauzour - University of East Anglia
Jessica Van Harsselaar - Beneo
Elaine Vaughan - Sensus



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			About the event	
	We are pleased to announce an upcoming expert workshop dedicated to the rapidly evolving landscape of gut-based nutrition and GLP-1 therapies. This 1 ½ days event will bring together scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders to examine the complex interplay between GLP-1 receptor agonists, prebiotics, and the gut-brain axis: an intersection shaping the future of metabolic, cognitive, and mental health.
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This workshop will bring together leading researchers to examine how GLP-1 therapies and prebiotic strategies influence metabolic regulation, appetite control, cognitive function, and mental well-being through gut-brain communication pathways. Through focused presentations, a World Café-style exchange, and an integrative panel discussion, participants will work collectively to identify key knowledge gaps, refine priority research questions, and define areas where precompetitive collaboration can advance the field. The insights and recommendations that emerge will be synthesized into peer-reviewed proceedings, with Dr. Zoe Kolokotroni (Leeds Beckett University, UK) serving as rapporteur.

			Agenda	
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10:30 - Welcome & opening remarks
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This session examines how prebiotics and gut metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, shape metabolic health through the gut-brain axis. Talks will highlight how prebiotic modulation can influence GLP-1 signaling, satiety, and appetite control, with implications for obesity and diabetes management. Overall, the session will showcase emerging strategies that leverage targeted prebiotic interventions to improve metabolic outcomes.

10:45 - Prof. Gary Frost, Imperial College London - Understanding the relationship between Prebiotics, gastrointestinal environment and GLP-1  release and physiology
11:15 - Prof. Patrice Cani, UCLouvain - Targeting the gut microbiota with prebiotics to modulate endogenous GLP-1: from bench to bedside
11:45 - Dr. Harriet Schellekens, University College Cork - Beyond GLP-1 Agonists: Microbiota-Driven Modulation of Satiety and Metabolic Health Across the Lifespan

12:15 - Coffee break
Session 2 - From Gut to Brain: Nutritional Modulation of Cognition, Mood, and Eating Behavior
This session explores how nutrition and gut-brain signaling shape cognition, mood, and eating behavior. It will examine both the lived experience of drug treatment and the emerging cognitive and mental health effects of GLP-1-based therapies, moving beyond weight loss to consider broader psychological outcomes.

12:45 - Dr. Francesca Cirulli, Prof. Suzanne Dickson (ECNP) - ECNP Network presentation
12:55 - Kelly Dowson, F!S Group - From Prescription to Reality: What Consumers Really Experience on GLP-1 Medication
13:25 - Prof. Elisabet Jerlhag, University of Gothenburg - Gut-brain axis and alcohol
13:55 -Prof. Riccardo De Giorgi, University of Oxford - Promises & pitfalls of GLP-1RAs in cognitive and mental disorders: evidence and perspectives

14:25 - Lunch and networking

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17:15 - Wrap-up and Day 1 reflections

17:30 - Networking drink
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9:05 - Debrief: key points emerging from the World Café Discussions
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This session will spotlight how GLP-1-based therapies are reshaping day-to-day clinical practice. The discussion will revolve around real-world use, including benefits, risks, and practical challenges such as access, adherence, and long-term management. The session will offer an up-to-date view of "what's really happening" with GLP-1 in clinics and with patients.

10:00 - Prof Giles Yeo, Wolfson College - University of Cambridge -  In a world of GLP1 therapies, have we cured obesity?

10:30 - Coffee break

11:00 - TBA - TBA

11:30 - Panel discussion: bridging all sessions

12:30 - Closing: summary and future outlook

13:00 - End of the workshop

			Registration	
	Those wishing to join the workshop are invited to pre-register by 6th of February using the form below.
Confirmed participants will receive an email with further details.
Fees                            

Industry Experts (part of ILSI Europe): free access
Industry Experts (not part of ILSI Europe): 350€
Academic Experts (part of ILSI Europe): free access
Academic Experts (not part of ILSI Europe): 175€
Public Sector Experts (part of ILSI Europe): free access
Public Sector Experts (not part of ILSI Europe): 175€
Students: 75€

			
						Pre-register here
					
	Organising Commitee
Co-organised by the ILSI Europe Prebiotics Task Force and the Nutrition for the Ageing Brain Symposium Committee

Georgia Chatonidi - Örebro University
Lars Christensen - Arla
Louise Dye - University of Sheffield
Robert Steinert - DSM
Clémentine Thabuis - Roquette
Sandrine Thuret - King's College London
Maria Tonti - ILSI Europe
Wim Vandenberghe - University of Antwerp
David Vauzour - University of East Anglia
Jessica Van Harsselaar - Beneo
Elaine Vaughan - Sensus



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