About the Conference

The Teaching Kitchen Research Conference (TKRC) is the leading forum for researchers, educators, and students to present original research, share innovations, and identify best practices for the replication and scaling of effective teaching kitchen models. This fourth TKRC builds on the strong momentum of the 2018, 2020, and 2022 Conferences, which collectively engaged over 3,000 participants globally and showcased more than 200 peer-reviewed abstracts. The 2026 TKRC is an event produced and hosted by the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative.

Who Should Attend?

Due to its interdisciplinary nature, TKRC is intended for a range of participants: clinical and basic science researchers, trainees, educators, physicians, nurses, registered dietitians, mental health providers, occupational and physical therapists, exercise physiologists, complementary and lifestyle medicine clinicians, insurance and hospital directors, agricultural and sustainability experts, foodservice executives and directors in hospitals and schools, chefs, those overseeing retirement facilities, representatives from the VA and military facilities and communities and more.