Registration

In-Person Registration

Your in-person registration includes full access to all conference programming, including plenary sessions and concurrent breakout sessions, and offers a rich, community-centered experience. In-person attendees will enjoy meaningful opportunities to engage with speakers, sponsors, poster presenters, and fellow participants, along with dedicated networking time and lunch on both conference days. Registration also includes full access to the Whova event platform, providing personalized schedules, session details, attendee networking, and real-time conference updates.

Attendees who participate in live conference sessions may be eligible to claim continuing education credits through Rush University Medical Center, including CME, nursing contact hours, and CPEUs for dietitians, based on the extent of their participation. Please visit the Continuing Education page for full accreditation and credit details.

Please note: In-person attendance is limited to 250 participants and is expected to sell out. We encourage early registration, as in-person registration will close once capacity is reached. Virtual registration remains available throughout the registration period.

Virtual Registration

While the TKRC is designed as an in-person experience, virtual registration offers a flexible way to participate from anywhere. Virtual attendees receive live-stream access to plenary sessions and breakout sessions held in the main ballroom through the Whova event platform. Participants can engage through live chat and Q&A, connect with fellow attendees, sponsors, and poster presenters, and access conference schedules, session information, and real-time updates within the app. Virtual attendees will also have on-demand access to recordings of the plenary sessions through the Whova app for three months following the conference, providing added flexibility to revisit sessions or catch plenary content they were unable to attend live.

Virtual registration is intended for individual use only and may not be shared or transferred.

Virtual attendees who participate in live conference sessions may be eligible to claim CME, nursing contact hours, and CPEUs for dietitians through Rush University Medical Center. Please visit the Continuing Education page for full accreditation and credit details. Continuing education credit is available for eligible live participation only; viewing session recordings after the conference does not qualify for credit.

Registration Fees & Deadlines:

TKC Member Discounts:

• TKC Professional Members receive $50 off the current registration rate (in-person registration only).
• TKC Organization & Corporate Members receive $100 off the current registration rate (in-person registration only).

Please refer to member communications for your discount code to use at checkout.

Student/Trainee Registration:

NEW (8/12/26): Additional discounted registration opportunities are now available for students and trainees.

A limited number of 50% off in-person registrations are still available for eligible students and trainees. To access this discounted rate, please email info@teachingkitchens.org to verify eligibility and receive registration instructions.

In addition, the first 50 eligible students/trainees may register virtually at no cost using promo code TKRCFUTURE50 at registration.

Student/Trainee registration is open to students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral scholars, and other trainees currently enrolled in or participating in an eligible training program.

Eligibility for the complimentary virtual registration is based on the honor system. By using the TKRCFUTURE50 code, participants affirm that they meet the Student/Trainee eligibility criteria. The complimentary virtual offer is limited to the first 50 eligible registrants and is available while space remains. For questions, please contact info@teachingkitchens.org.

Pre-Conference Cooking Class at Eataly

Tuesday, September 22, 2026  | Class Times: 2 PM (few spots remain!) or 5 PM  (SOLD OUT!) | ~1.5 hr

Limited to 20 participants per class | Cost: $145 (inclusive of taxes and fees)

Kick off the TKRC with a memorable hands-on culinary class at Eataly Boston, located in the Prudential Center, just a short walk from the conference hotel. In this interactive cooking experience, you’ll learn the art of fresh pasta making from Eataly’s expert instructors and prepare the beloved Sicilian classic, Pasta alla Norma. Throughout the class, enjoy a curated selection of Italian wines thoughtfully paired to enhance the experience and create a relaxed, social atmosphere. After cooking, gather with fellow attendees to savor the meal you’ve created together in Eataly’s vibrant, market-inspired setting. This unique pre-conference experience offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues while celebrating the joy of cooking. Advance registration required. *If you already completed your conference registration via Whova and want to add on this ticket, please use this link.

Registration Cancellation & Transfer Policy:

• In-Person Registration
  • Cancellations received on or before September 8, 2026 are eligible for a full refund, minus processing fees.
  • After September 8, 2026, in-person registrations are non-refundable and cannot be canceled.
  • No onsite or late registrations can be accommodated.
  • In-person registrations may be transferred to another individual at no additional cost if requested in writing to info@teachingkitchens.org by September 8, 2026. Transfers requested after September 8 cannot be accommodated due to on-site planning and security requirements.
• Virtual Registration
  • All virtual registrations are non-refundable, regardless of purchase date.
  • Virtual registrations are non-transferable.