Overview
The 2026 Teaching Kitchen Research Conference invites submissions of original research, practice-based evidence, and program evaluations related to teaching kitchens and culinary medicine. This interdisciplinary conference brings together researchers, clinicians, educators, public health leaders, and community partners to advance the science, evaluation, and implementation of teaching kitchens across clinical, community, educational, and policy settings.
Submissions should highlight innovative work that demonstrates impact on health or educational outcomes, systems or practice integration, workforce development, or policy and payer relevance. Accepted abstracts will be selected for oral presentations (during plenary or breakout sessions) or poster presentations.
The conference welcomes Works-in-Progress submissions, including pilot studies, early or preliminary analyses, and ongoing evaluations seeking feedback. Works-in-Progress submissions are encouraged from students, trainees, early-career investigators, and practice-based teams.
Important Dates
- Call for Abstracts Opens: January 28, 2026
- Abstract Submission Deadline: April 15 2026 at 11:59PM ET
- Notification of Acceptance: by May 22, 2026
- Presenter Registration Deadline: June 5, 2026
- Conference Dates: September 23-24, 2026
Submission & Presentation Categories
- Oral Presentation (10-15 min with Q&A during plenary or breakout sessions)
- Poster Presentation (during 1 of 2 sessions)
