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In-Person Conference in Chicago, IL:
- Entry to all conference sessions at the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference (Preconference courses require an additional registration fee).
- Entry to discipline and special interest section forums where you can connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas with colleagues who share your interests. Section membership is not required for attendance.
- Invitation to attend the ASPEN Expo Opening Reception on Saturday, February 13.
- Entry to the ASPEN Expo and Poster Presentations.
- Complimentary lunch at the ASPEN Expo on Sunday, February 14, and Monday, February 15.
- A special conference bookstore discount for all onsite purchases.
- Access to conference session recordings and handouts in the ASPEN eLearning Center. Recordings will not be available for the paper sessions, Premier Paper Session and Vars Competition, skills labs, roundtables, section forums, and any other presentation where a faculty member has not provided permission, usually the result of presenting unpublished data at the conference.
Virtual Conference:
- Access to the live conference sessions at the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference through the ASPEN eLearning Center. (Preconference courses require an additional registration fee).
- Ability to engage and network with other virtual participants.
- A special conference bookstore discount for all online purchases.
- Access to conference session recordings and handouts in the ASPEN eLearning Center. Recordings will not be available for the paper sessions, Premier Paper Session and Vars Competition, skills labs, roundtables, section forums, and any other presentation where a faculty member has not provided permission, usually the result of presenting unpublished data at the conference.
Entry to the preconference course for which you are registered, preconference course materials, and access to the preconference course recording, if available, in ASPEN’s eLearning Center. Preconference course-only registration does not provide access to any other conference activities or events.
No, the daily registration type is only valid for attending one day of the conference. If you wish to attend more than one day of the conference, please purchase a full conference registration.
Yes, you can register on the day of the event; however, registering earlier allows you to take advantage of discounted early registration rates.
Full-time students and trainee/early career individuals within five years of receiving their license receive a discounted rate. Please visit the ASPEN membership page to review the full definitions of these categories to see if you are eligible. To receive the discount, proof of student status or licensure date in the form of a letter from your department head, a copy of your semester schedule, or a copy of your license is required. If you submit your registration without the required documentation, you will be charged the full attendance rate.
In-Person Conference in Chicago, IL
All cancellation requests must be sent in writing to the ASPEN national office via email, fax, or standard mail. Cancellation requests made via telephone will not be accepted. A refund of the registration fee, minus a $125 administrative fee for the in-person conference and $25 for each in-person preconference course, will be issued if received on or before January 7, 2027. Cancellation requests received from January 8, 2027, and on or before January 29, 2027, will receive 50% of all monies paid, less the same administration fees above. No refunds will be issued beginning January 30, 2027, through the end of the conference, including paid registrants who do not attend in person.
E-mail requests should be sent to: aspen@nutritioncare.org with subject line “ASPEN 2027 Cancellation.” Requests via fax should be faxed to: 301-587-2365. Written requests via standard mail should be submitted to: ASPEN 2027 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference Cancellation, 8401 Colesville Road, Ste 510, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Mailed requests must be postmarked by the deadline dates above. Refunds will be issued approximately 4–6 weeks after the conference concludes. When you request a refund, you will be confirming that you have reviewed and understand this attendee registration refund policy.
Virtual Conference
All cancellation requests must be sent in writing to the ASPEN national office via email, fax, or standard mail. Cancellation requests made via telephone will not be accepted. A refund of the registration fee, minus a $75 administrative fee for the virtual conference and $25 for each virtual preconference course, will be issued if received on or before January 7, 2027. Cancellation requests received January 8, 2027 and on or before January 29, 2027 will receive 50% of all monies paid, less the same administration fees above. No refunds will be issued beginning January 30, 2027 through the end of the conference, including paid registrants who do not attend.
Email requests should be sent to: aspen@nutritioncare.org with subject line: “ASPEN 2027 Cancellation.” Requests via fax should be faxed to: 301-587-2365. Written requests via standard mail should be submitted to: ASPEN 2027 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference Cancellation, 8401 Colesville Road, Ste 510, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Mailed requests must be postmarked by the deadline dates above. Refunds will be issued approximately 4–6 weeks after the conference concludes. When you request a refund, you will be confirming that you have reviewed and understand this cancellation and refund policy.
No. While the course is designed for physicians, all healthcare providers are welcome. However, continuing education credit is provided only for physicians.
Yes, you may register online or when you arrive on-site; however, registering earlier allows you to take advantage of discounted early registration rates.
Mailed or faxed registrations must be received by January 31, 2027.
Yes, please contact our office to receive the information necessary to process the transfer. Please note a $35 processing fee will be added to the final total.
Yes. Changes must be made prior to the start of the conference and may be subject to higher registration fees based on the time of the change and the type of change being made (i.e., half-day course to full-day course).
Yes, you can register on the day of the event; however, registering earlier allows you to take advantage of discounted early registration rates.
Yes, if you cannot attend the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference, you can contact the ASPEN office to have your registration transferred to a colleague for a $50 administrative fee (additional charges may apply, i.e., if you registered at the member rate and they are not a member). Registrations may not be shared. The cut-off date for this type of substitution is January 30, 2027.
Only one substitution is permitted per original registration. Please submit a brief note requesting the change, a copy of the original registrant’s confirmation email, and a completed registration form for the person you are transferring the registration to via standard mail, fax, or email. We will process the transfer and email a confirmation to the new attendee. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due, substitution fee) associated with the transfer. Any changes in the courses are subject to availability.
Yes, a $50 administrative fee will be charged to registrants changing their in-person registration to virtual registration. Any variance in price for the registration will be refunded 4 to 6 weeks after the conference, less the administrative fee. If the registration change is requested on or after January 30, 2027, there will be no refund for the price difference.
Yes, a registrant can change their virtual registration to an in-person registration, and they will need to pay the difference in the registration rate plus a $50 administrative fee.
Yes. Speakers and poster presenters are responsible for registering for the conference package that they prefer (main/full or daily).
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Continuing Education
Participation in the full conference (in-person or virtual) allows an individual to claim up to 19 contact hours. Participation in preconference courses allows an individual to claim up to 5 additional contact hours, depending on the course.
ASPEN is accredited to provide CE credit to physicians, dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists who attend in full each session and complete the program evaluation process within the electronic CE system in ASPEN’s eLearning Center.
All daily and main conference registrants and preconference registrants are eligible to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education credit. Exhibit personnel badges, guest badges, or press passes do not include certificates or credits.
To receive continuing education (CE) credits for your attendance and participation in the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference, log on to ASPEN’s eLearning Center. Your CE certificate will be available after completing the session and overall evaluations. Your CE certificate is saved in your transcript. March 13, 2027 is the deadline to complete your evaluations and claim CE credits. Credits will not be issued after this date—no exceptions.
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Attendance
No. However, ASPEN members receive significant registration discounts and enjoy a full year of additional member benefits. Join ASPEN when you register to take advantage of member pricing and benefits.
Preconference courses are offered in person and virtually. Recordings and handouts, if available, will be in the ASPEN eLearning Center.
No. Children under 16 years of age are not allowed in the exhibit hall.
No. You must be registered for the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference to access the exhibit hall. One-day conference registrations are available.
ASPEN monitors the health and safety protocols related to the annual conference venue.
Yes, your spouse/guest may attend the session and is required to wear a guest badge ($99 fee), which can be picked up onsite at the registration desk.
Conference registration will be open from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Central Time on Friday, February 12, 2027, and again at 6:00 AM Central Time on Saturday, February 13, 2027. You can pick up your badge at any of these times.
ASPEN does not offer a referral process, but attendees are welcome to utilize ASPEN Member Connect to contact others seeking a roommate for the meeting. You are responsible for contacting other individuals and setting up your own hotel reservations.
No. Instead, session outlines and information are submitted in advance by the speakers and will be available beginning in February in the ASPEN eLearning Center.
ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference recordings will be available in the ASPEN eLearning Center shortly after the conference ends. Please watch your email following the conference for access information.
To receive an invitation letter, you must first be a paid registrant. Once you have registered, email or call our office (301-587-6315) and we will send you a letter of invitation.
Certificates of attendance will be available for conference attendees online once the conference begins. The process to receive a certificate will be listed in the conference event platform in the ASPEN eLearning Center, under the tab “International Attendee Certificate.”
The poster sessions are a time to showcase the collective expertise of the practitioners and researchers who gather each year to share knowledge and advances in the field of clinical nutrition. As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to meet the authors of the posters, learn more about their research, and have the chance to ask follow-up questions in real-time. The posters will be divided by topic areas, listed below.
Research Poster Topics
- Parenteral Nutrition Therapy
- Enteral Nutrition Therapy
- Malnutrition and Nutrition Assessment
- Critical Care and Critical Health Issues
- GI, Obesity, Metabolic, and Other Nutrition-Related Concepts
- Pediatric, Neonatal, Pregnancy, and Lactation
Presentation Times:
Sunday, February 14, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM CT
Monday, February 15, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM CT
Yes, but you must pay the registration fees for the course.
No. Exhibitors receive complimentary passes only to the Exhibit Hall. If exhibitors would like to attend educational sessions, they must be fully registered for the conference. Please email ValerieM@nutritioncare.org for more information.
Exhibit booth setup can begin as early as 1:00 PM CT on Friday, February 13, 2027. Large booths that need additional set-up time must email Valerie Mickiewicz.
The exhibit hall is open on the following days and times:
- Saturday, February 13, 2027: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM CT
- Sunday, February 14, 2027: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CT
- Monday, February 15, 2027: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CT
- Tuesday, February 16, 2027: CLOSED