Food is Life, Food is Health
Summit Registration
May 6-8, 2026
Registration Category
Physicians (MD/DO)
Includes CMEs
Other Healthcare Practitioners (RDN, RN, etc.)/Allied Professionals, Academics
includes CEs, CPEUs, etc. as relevant
General - Culinary Professionals (Chefs, foodservice professionals, etc.)
includes CEs, CPEUs, etc. as relevant and micro-credential opportunity
Students/Trainees
Available for individuals currently enrolled in medical, healthcare or culinary programs, including students, residents and fellows. Limited capacity.
Early Registration Rate
available until December 31st
$1,595
$1,295
$995
$895
Advance Registration Rate
January 1 - February 28
$1,895
$1,595
$1,295
$995
Standard Registration Rate
March 1 - April 15
$1,995
$1,695
$1,595
$1,095
Physicians (MD/DO): This rate is available to physicians and includes CME credits.
Other Healthcare Practitioners and Allied Professionals and Academics (RN/NP, PA, RDN, PharmD): This rate is available to non-MD/DO healthcare professionals and other (non-culinary) professionals and academics and includes CE credits as relevant.
General - Culinary Professionals: This rate is for chefs and foodservice professionals and includes options for CEUs and CPEUs as relevant and the opportunity to earn a Food is Life, Food is Health micro-credential.
Food is Life, Food is Health Micro-credential opportunity: All culinary professionals who attend more than 10 session hours and complete related session evaluations are eligible for a Food is Life, Food is Health micro-credential that will be emailed to attendees after all documentation has been submitted and approved. More information will be provided about this process after registration.
Students/Trainees: Available for individuals currently enrolled in medical, healthcare, or culinary programs, including students, residents, and fellows. Enrollment in a full-time degree, residency, or fellowship program is required. Space is very limited at this discounted rate.
Scholarship Opportunity: The scholarship opportunity closed on December 12th. If we haven’t contacted you by January 16th, it means you were not selected in the lottery. Thank you for your participation and we hope to see you at Food is Life, Food is Health!
Alumni of The Culinary Institute of America
CIA Alumni are a valued part of our thought leadership audience and we have arranged a specially discounted rate just for you. Please visit the alumni portal or check the alumni newsletter and your email for more details.
Media: Members of the media should contact Amanda Secor for information about media coverage and potential credentials.
If you do not fit within any of these categories, please contact Rachel Hoover (Rachel.Hoover@culinary.edu) for information on how you and your company can participate in Food is Life, Food is Health. We have several levels of opportunities for academic grants and exhibitors.
2026 CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations on or before February 28, 2026: Receive your registration fee refund minus a $150 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made between March 1 and April 5, 2026: Receive a 50% refund on your registration fee.
Cancellations made on or after April 6, 2026: No refunds or substitutions available.
Unfortunately, there are no refunds or substitutions possible within 30 or fewer days (on or after April 6, 2026) before the start date of Food is Life, Food is Health due to the complex nature of summit planning. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter. Cancellation policies are "for any and all reasons.”
Transfer Policy:
Your registration may be transferred to a colleague within the same registration category for a $150 administrative transfer fee.