1.It is WASPEN’s 5th Anniversary Conference

The 2026 event marks the fifth annual clinical nutrition conference of the West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN), underscoring its growing influence in advancing nutrition care across Nigeria and the West African sub-region.

2. The Conference Focuses on Sustainable Clinical Nutrition Services

With the theme “Sustainable Clinical Nutrition Services: Ensuring Access, Safety, and Collaboration,” the conference will address how hospitals and health systems can build long-term, safe and inclusive nutrition support services.

3. It Will Hold in Asaba, Delta State

The four-day conference is scheduled for June 22–25, 2026, at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, positioning Delta State as a hub for high-level discussions on clinical nutrition.

4. It Targets a Multidisciplinary Health Audience

Participants are expected from across healthcare disciplines, including nutritionists, pharmacists, clinicians, nurses, academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, reflecting WASPEN’s emphasis on interprofessional collaboration.

5. The Programme Combines Training, Outreach, and Science

The conference is structured to integrate hands-on capacity building, community nutrition interventions, and scientific discourse, ensuring both practical and policy-relevant outcomes.

6. Pre-Conference Workshops Will Offer Hands-On Training

Activities will commence with a pre-conference workshop featuring practical training on enteral and parenteral nutrition support, designed to strengthen real-world competencies among healthcare professionals.

7. Community Nutrition Outreach Is a Key Feature

Beyond hospital settings, the conference will include community-based nutrition screening and interventions across selected locations in Asaba, reinforcing WASPEN’s commitment to impact beyond conference halls.

8. High-Level Stakeholders Will Grace the Event

The conference will host distinguished dignitaries, including the Executive Governor of Delta State, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, traditional rulers, senior government officials, and leaders in healthcare and nutrition practice.

9. Expert-Led Scientific Sessions Will Drive Policy and Practice

Plenary lectures, panel discussions, and paper presentations will focus on improving patient safety, hospital nutrition systems, multidisciplinary teamwork, and innovations in clinical nutrition care.

10. Early Registration Is Strongly Encouraged

WASPEN has advised prospective participants to register early, noting that spaces particularly for pre-conference workshops and specialised training sessions are limited due to the practical nature of the programme.