Spring Assembly 2025

Date: March 29, 2025
Location: Benedictine University - Lisle, IL
Pre-assembly networking event Friday, March 28th. More details to come!

Program Agenda

Fertility Nutrition: The Dietitian's Role in Reproductive Health & Infertility

Speaker: Rachelle Mallik, MA, RDN, LDN

Picture This! Food Photography Basics to Elevate Your Business

Speaker: Sara Haas, RDN

Approaches to Dietary Cultural Inclusivity in Healthcare Settings

Speaker: Minakshi Raj, PhD, MPH

Abnormal Sodium Level and the Dietitian's Intervention

Speaker: Nancy Rodriguez, DCN, RDN, LDN

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: More than Picky Eating

Speakers: Emily Presbrey MS, RD, LDN & Lisa Carroll MS, RD, LDN

Academy In Action

Speaker: Livleen Gill, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND - Academy President

Registration

Registration: Click here to register

Student Group Registration: Coming soon (>5 students must be registered to receive this discount)

Illinois Academy Member Status	Early Bird (Ends 2/17/25)	Standard (Ends 3/3/25)
Active Member	$100	$150
Retired Member	$50	$75
Student Member	$50	$75
Student Non-Member	$65	$95
Non-Member	$200	$250

Opportunity for IAND Students

Interested in attending Spring Assembly? Don't miss out on this chance to network with aspiring dietitians and gain additional knowledge on a variety of topics. Illinois dietitians have the opportunity to sponsor IAND students to attend when they register. Student sponsorship applications are due in February 2025. To be considered for this sponsorship, IAND dietetic students will need to submit an application and be able to attend this learning event. Students that are sponsored will also have the opportunity although not required, to introduce speakers.

Sponsorship Application Deadline is February: Click here

2025 Poster Abstract Submission Information

Showcase your research, innovative programs, or success stories at Spring Assembly 2025. Start by reviewing our submission instructions, criteria for scoring, and key dates. Click here to learn more.

Submission Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025 @ 11:59pm CST

Request for Speaker Proposals

Interested in presenting during the 2025 Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Assembly? We are excited to gather in-person for the 2025 Spring Assembly with an estimated 100+ nutrition and health professionals in attendance. Spring Assembly presentation should be 45 minutes with 10-15 minutes for Q&A.

The speaker proposal deadline has passed.