The 21st ISBNPA Annual Meeting was held in Omaha, US, from May 20-23, 2024.

The conference boasted more than 1,000 presentations delivered by 518 participants across approximately 100 sessions. These sessions included oral presentations, symposia, dare2share events, workshops, poster exhibitions and invited keynotes.

The quality and breadth of the presentations were exceptional with a particular focus on groundbreaking topics such as implementation science and indigenizing research. As always, the scientific program covered a wide range of subjects relevant to diverse target populations across all stages of life.

All accepted abstracts can be accessed in our Book of Abstracts [HERE] (the previous abstracts books are also available in this folder)

One noteworthy aspect of this year's meeting was its commitment to sustainability. This was our second conference where the default meal option was vegetarian. The feedback received from attendees regarding this decision was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing surprise at the high quality of the vegetarian meals. Our catering partners worked closely with Amy Yaroch and the local organizing team to provide this selection; they were so impressed with the response that they plan to include these meals as a primary option at future conferences.

Keeping our tradition, we have curated a video montage of photos from ISBNPA2025 that were shared on social media.

If you're interested in exploring photo collages from our previous meetings, please visit this webpage or our YouTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe to gain access to all our webinars, keynote presentations, and much more.

[ISBNPA Annual Meeting Photo Collages]

We are proud to communicate the awards for best presentation at ISBNPA2024.

The process involved 32 judges, 36 short-listed oral, and 56 poster presentations. Three judges evaluated each presentation.

All winners will get a free registration for the ISBNPA2025 annual meeting in New Zealand.

The Awards Committee wishes to thank all judges and participants.

Chrisa Arcan

Antonio Palmeira

Simone Verswijveren

Alissa Burnett

Greenhouse Gas Emissions // Report First semester 2024

As part of our Climate Action Strategic Plan Initiative, we have gathered data to evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our first semester, inclusive of the annual meeting.

We are thrilled to share that we have managed to significantly reduce our per capita emissions (i.e., total emissions divided by each ISBNPA member) by 50% compared to the same period last year.

While this is a significant achievement, we acknowledge that there is still much work ahead. We anticipate that ISBNPA2025 will bring forth new challenges in our endeavor to further decrease ISBNPA's indirect emissions. Rest assured, we are proactively strategizing ways to help every member reduce their carbon footprint associated with conference attendance. Please refer to the 'Greenbox' below for an initial suggestion and stay tuned for more innovative ideas soon.

ISBNPA2025 in Auckland, New Zealand

We are already working hard to maintain ISBNPA2025 as the premier conference in the field of behavioral nutrition and physical activity science.

Keep an eye out for the upcoming launch of our official website. In the meantime, we encourage you to mark your calendars with our event dates.

Save the dates

June 11-14, 2025

Call for workshops - Opening in mid August

Call for abstracts and symposia - Opening in mid September

ConferenCation

(Conference+Vacation)

This is not a word, yet...

As you plan your attendance to ISBNPA2025, contemplate extending your stay to experience the splendor of New Zealand. Consider making this an all-in-one trip, avoiding additional air travel for your vacation next year.

Traveling to New Zealand is a significant event for many of us. Thus, why not optimize the opportunity by:

1. Participating in ISBNPA2025, where you can gain valuable knowledge and establish connections with top-tier researchers in the fields of behavioral nutrition and physical activity.

2. Exploring the remarkable sights and attractions that New Zealand has to offer.

Membership

Assembly General of the Members (AGM)

The AGM was held on June 11th, 2024. If you are a member who was unable to attend, please note that a recording of the meeting will be made available soon. It will be delivered directly to your inbox in the upcoming days.

20% of our member are from Low and Middle Income Countries

As part of our Inclusivity and Diversity Strategic Plan Initiative, we're proud to highlight that approximately 20% of ISBNPA members now hail from Lower and Middle Income Countries. This achievement is a testament to the tireless efforts of our global ISBNPA Ambassadors.

We invite you to become part of this diverse and inclusive society. Join us [HERE]

Membership comes with a variety of benefits, one of the most notable being a significant discount on IJBNPA publication fees.

Approximately 20% of journal papers have already capitalized on this offer, receiving a 50% discount on the associated publication cost. This reduces the fee to around 1600 USD for a journal that consistently ranks among the top ten most cited papers in our field (all quartile 1).

If you're an ISBNPA member serving as the corresponding author on a manuscript, you're eligible for this discount (note that this benefit is exclusive to corresponding authors who are ISBNPA members).

Building Future Leaders

ISBNPA's leadership development program -- Building Future Leaders -- is a cornerstone of our strategic initiative Growing the Next Generation. We are excited to announce that the pilot of this program, which began in mid-May 2024, has already welcomed over 20 early-career researchers (5-15 years post-PhD).

Our team is preparing to evaluate the pilot and will soon be opening up the program to our wider community. This presents an invaluable opportunity for early career researchers to cultivate their skills and contribute towards shaping the future of behavioral nutrition and physical activity research. Stay tuned for more information about this exceptional opportunity.

NESI Is Searching for New Committee Members! 

Can’t scan a QR code right now? [Click this link]

Are you already sure you want to apply? [Email us]:

- A 1-page CV

- A short (150 word) description of why you want to join the NESI committee, including which subcommittee you are most interested in joining.

Applications close Friday 19th July 2024!

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Any questions or comments? A publication to highlight? [Email us] anytime!