2026 Spring Symposium Special Events – Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium

Special Events Schedule

Feature Event

Tropical Vibes with

Joy & LaCroix ®

Sponsored by

Grab a mocktail, feel the island vibes, and celebrate with us!

Join registered dietitian Joy Bauer and LaCroix® for a tropical-themed party featuring the newest PineApple CocoNut flavor, steel drums, and plenty of fun. This all-inclusive event is your chance to relax, connect, and enjoy one unforgettable evening with fellow attendees.

This celebration is open to all Spring Symposium attendees. So, don’t miss the party of the Symposium!

Lead with Impact: Culinary Demo Mastery for Nutrition Professionals

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Jeanne Petrucci, MS, RDN, founder of Living Plate Rx, invites you to an exclusive pre-conference experience held in partnership with 4Roots Farm. This one-of-a-kind event is designed for dietitians ready to elevate their presence and authority through culinary demonstrations that educate, inspire, and connect.

Preregistration required for this event. Registration is now CLOSED.

Fuel Your Day with Grab & Go Kefir at Registration

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Attendees will be welcomed at registration with complimentary probiotic-rich kefir samples, offering a gut healthy and nutritious start to the symposium. As attendees check in, they can grab a convenient, nourishing sample and learn about its microbiome-supporting benefits. Be sure to stop by the exhibit table during exhibit hours to explore new products and discover more how kefir fits into a healthy diet.

Tropical Vibes with Joy & LaCroix®

Sponsored by

Join registered dietitian Joy Bauer and LaCroix® for a tropical-themed party featuring the newest PineApple CocoNut flavor, steel drums, and plenty of fun.

This all-inclusive event is your chance to relax, connect, and enjoy one unforgettable evening with fellow attendees.

Carlson’s Sunshine Stride

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Kick off your morning with Laurel Sterling, MA, RD, CD/N, and Frisline Saintoiry, MA, as you enjoy a refreshing walk or run hosted by Carlson Labs. Take in the picturesque surroundings of the beautiful private lake and surrounding outdoor spaces while moving at your own pace—whether a leisurely stroll or a light jog. This event welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Each participant will receive a complimentary Carlson T-shirt.

Lunch Prep & Learn With Danimals

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Join Danimals for a PrEP Talk—a pep-talk for lunch prep—and learn how to inspire curious eaters. You’ll leave this interactive event with practical skills for home and professional use, an inspiration guide, a lunchbox and access to continued support throughout the back-to-school season.

Preregistration required for this event. Registration is now CLOSED.

The Window Before Pregnancy: A Cardiometabolic Case for Earlier Intervention

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Join Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, from FullWell Fertility for a delicious dinner discussion around why the preconception window is a critical, underutilized opportunity for dietitians to intervene on cardiometabolic risk — for both partners. Maternal and paternal nutrition during this period shapes children’s metabolic health through epigenetics, with
implications spanning multiple generations.

Preregistration required for this event. Registration is now CLOSED.

Start Your Day the Florida Way with Florida Orange Juice

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Kick off your morning with movement and sunshine alongside Florida Orange Juice, with a workout led by Jenna Braddock, MSH, RDN, CSSD, CPT. This outdoor workout is designed to wake up your body and energize you for the day ahead. Along the way, discover how 100% orange juice helps to support performance, recovery and overall health. Wrap up with post-workout refreshments before heading into the day’s sessions. All fitness levels welcome!

Interested in joining? Sign up here!