The African Nutrition Society (ANS), in collaboration with the Nutritionists Association of Namibia (NAN), is pleased to announce the 10th African Nutrition Conference (ANC X 2026), scheduled to take place in Windhoek, Namibia from 30 November – 04 December 2026.
Theme
Ending all forms of Hunger and Malnutrition in Africa: From Evidence to Impact
Background
Africa continues to face a complex and evolving nutrition landscape characterized by persistent undernutrition, increasing overweight and obesity, widespread micronutrient deficiencies, and a growing burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases. Despite significant advances in nutrition research, policy development, and program implementation over the past decades, progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and other nutrition-related global targets remains uneven across the continent.
Emerging challenges including climate change, food insecurity, economic instability, urbanization, conflict, pandemics, and changing dietary patterns further threaten nutrition and health outcomes. At the same time, Africa possesses enormous opportunities through innovation, indigenous knowledge systems, strengthened governance, resilient food systems, and a growing nutrition workforce.
The 10th African Nutrition Congress (ANC X 2026) seeks to provide a platform for researchers, policymakers, practitioners, development partners, industry representatives, and communities to share evidence, experiences, and innovations that can accelerate the translation of nutrition knowledge into sustainable impact.
The Congress will facilitate dialogue on practical solutions to address hunger and malnutrition in all its forms while promoting equitable, sustainable, and resilient food systems across Africa.
Objectives
The conference aims to:
- Showcase emerging evidence and innovations in nutrition science and practice.
- Promote dialogue between researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and communities.
- Strengthen collaboration among stakeholders working to improve nutrition outcomes in Africa.
- Share best practices and lessons learned from successful nutrition interventions.
- Identify policy and programmatic actions required to accelerate progress toward ending hunger and malnutrition.
- Build capacity among nutrition professionals and young scientists.
- Promote partnerships for sustainable food systems and healthy diets.
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