At ILSI, we bring science and research to diverse audiences through a wide range of events. From independent symposia and workshops to hands-on training sessions, we host, sponsor, and co-organize events that foster learning and collaboration. Many of ILSI's events are also featured as part of larger scientific and professional conferences, further expanding opportunities for engagement, dialogue, and discovery. Join us!
Upcoming Events
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Early Life Nutrition
2025-08-26
Paris, France
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Vitamins & Minerals
2025-08-26
Paris, France
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Recent Advances in Microbiome Science
2025-08-26
Paris, France
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Healthy Aging
2025-08-27
Paris, France
Regional Seminar on Nutrition Labeling and Claims
2025-09-23
Selangor, Malaysia
- 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
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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Session title: Vitamins & Minerals: Understanding Global Deficiencies and Advancing Research MineralsTime and location: TUE 26 AUG | 08:00 - 09:30 | Room 251
Session chair : Stephane Vidry, ILSI Global & Prof. Connie Weaver, San Diego State University.
Objective
This session aims to advance understanding of nutrient bioavailability assessment through the development and application of predictive algorithms and frameworks. The first presentation will introduce an innovative algorithm designed to assess calcium bioavailability from various foods, discussing the methodology behind its creation and sharing insights gained from its implementation. The second talk will present a collaborative framework developed by an ILSI working group of over 20 international scientists, outlining a systematic approach for constructing nutrient bioavailability prediction equations. Key topics will include methodologies, data extraction, and potential applications. The final presentation will provide expert perspectives on the latest research and ongoing debates surrounding Vitamin K2, clarifying misconceptions and suggesting directions for future studies. Together, these talks aim to promote accurate nutrient bioavailability assessment methods that can support better-informed dietary recommendations.
Background
Understanding nutrient bioavailability-the degree to which nutrients are absorbed and utilized by the body-is essential for accurate dietary guidance and nutrition science. Although nutrient intake is often prioritized in dietary assessments, bioavailability varies widely based on numerous factors, requiring moresophisticated tools to assess true nutrient uptake from foods. Calcium, a critical mineral for bone health, can have variable absorption based on food sources,
spurring the development of the first algorithm specifically designed to estimate calcium bioavailability. Meanwhile, ILSI's international working group has recognized the broader need for systematic nutrient prediction equations, creating a framework to develop these equations through comprehensive review,
standardization, and data methodologies. Additionally, Vitamin K2, despite its importance for cardiovascular and bone health, remains under-researched, with
misconceptions in the field. An expert review will shed light on current knowledge and provide guidance for future studies. Together, these presentations underscore the importance of refined bioavailability assessment tools to enhance nutritional science and public health outcomes.
Line up
- Calcium: an algorithm to assess calcium bioavailability from foods (Connie Weaver, San Diego State University)
- Framework for Developing Nutrient Prediction Equations (Tasija Karosas, ILSI U.S. and Canada)
- Vitamin K2: Expert Perspective on Recent and Future Research (Lena Leder, Balchem & Delphine Saulnier, Novonesis)
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/vitamins-minerals-understanding-global-deficiencies-and-advancing-research-minerals
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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)
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 title: Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions for Healthy AgingTime and location: WED 27 AUG | 08:00 - 09:30 | Amphitheatre Bleu
Session chairs: Roger Fielding, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and Hannia Leon, ILSI Mesoamerica.
Objective
This session aims to explore the scientific findings and practical implications surrounding healthy aging, focusing on biomarkers, nutritional strategies, and the gut microbiome. The session will highlight how different approaches-both biological and societal-can enhance the health span of aging populations. It also seeks to raise awareness about sarcopenia, a common age-related condition, and provide insights into strategies for prevention
Line up
- Healthy Ageing: Exploring Biomarkers, Hallmarks, and Nutritional Strategies- Findings from Multistakeholder Workshop (Philipe de Souto Barreto, Universite Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France)
- Gut Microbiome and Healthy Aging: the case of the Centenarians at the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica Gut Microbiome and Healthy Aging: the case of the Centenarians at the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica (Adrian Pinto-Thomas, University of C osta Rica, San José, C osta Rica)
- Raising Awareness of Sarcopenia (Roger Fielding, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University School Of Medicine, Boston)
Background
Healthy Ageing: Exploring Biomarkers, Hallmarks, and Nutritional Strategies-This talk will present insights from a multistakeholder workshop, discussing keybiomarkers and hallmarks of aging, as well as nutritional interventions that can promote healthy aging.
Gut Microbiome and Healthy Aging: the Case of the Centenarians at Nicoya Peninsula-Drawing from the unique population of centenarians in Costa Rica, this talk will explore the relationship between gut microbiota and longevity, presenting research on how the microbiome contributes to healthy aging.
Raising Awareness of Sarcopenia-This final talk will address the growing prevalence of sarcopenia in older adults, underscoring the importance of early detection, prevention strategies, and nutritional interventions to maintain muscle mass and function.
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/nutrition-and-lifestyle-interventions-for-healthy-aging
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ABOUT THE SEMINAR
VENUE
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
As part of the series of seminars on nutrition labeling and claims organized by the ILSI Southeast Asia Region since 2001, this 1-day regional seminar will provide country-specific updates from both Southeast Asia and neighbouring regions on regulatory and policy developments in nutrition labeling, nutrition and health claims, and Front-of-Pack (FOP) labeling. It also offers a platform for scientific exchange among regulators, researchers, and stakeholders, highlighting the current efforts on harmonization and substantiation of claims.
Food industry personnel, food scientists, nutritionists, dietitians and health professionals, regulatory officers from different government departments and agencies, researchers and academicians VENUE
The1-day seminar will be held at:
Address: 31, Persiaran Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Website: www.mworldhotel.com.my
REGISTRATION
| Industry (Non-ILSI SEA Region Members) | 800 RM | 500 SGD |
| Industry (ILSI SEA Region Members) | 700 RM | 450 SGD |
| Government / Academia /NSM | 400 RM | 320 SGD |
*Malaysian Registrants: This seminar is co-organized by the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) which will apply to HRD Corp to enable eligible companies to make HRDF claims. Local Registration Overseas Registration
PROGRAM OUTLINE
- Updates on Codex Committee on Nutrition and Food Labeling
- Nutrition Labeling and Claims Regulation in SE Asia and Other Regions
- Update on Status of Harmonization of Nutrition Labeling in SE Asia
- Recent Developments on Front-of-Pack Labeling Schemes
- Status of Nutrition and Health Claims in SE Asia
- Harmonization of Substantiation of Health Claims in SE Asia
More details on the program will be shared soon - Stay tuned!
ORGANIZER
CONTACT
If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the following:
For Local Participants:Dr. Tee E Siong
Email: president@nutriweb.org.my
estee@nutrihealth.com.my For Overseas Participants:
ILSI Southeast Asia Region
18 Mohamed Sultan Road #03-01 Singapore 238967
Tel: 65 6352 5220
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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
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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