Agenda Highlights

Please note, the agenda is not final. Please refer back to this page for updates.

Registration | Opening at 7:30 am

7:30 am- 8:30 am
Walk for a Cause
Join us and/or donate to our “Walk for a Cause” through our partnership with Girls on the Run. Participation and donations are completely voluntary.

8:00 am- 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast

Expo Open 8:00 am – 9:00 am

9:00 am – 9:15 am
Welcome & Opening

9:15 am – 10:15 am
Performance Nutrition for Optimizing Outcomes Across Populations
Speaker: Blaire Guire, MS, RD, LD
Today’s athletes and active individuals face increasing demands, making evidence-based fueling strategies more important than ever. Attend this session to learn actionable nutrition interventions that optimize performance, recovery, body composition, and overall health.

10:15 am – 11:15 am
From PCOS to PMOS: A Culinary Nutrition Approach to Managing Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
Speaker: Meggie Connelly, MS, RDN, LDN 

As our understanding of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome evolves toward the broader concept of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), nutrition interventions must address the complex interplay of metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory factors. This session will explore practical culinary nutrition strategies that empower patients to improve insulin sensitivity, support hormonal health, and build sustainable eating habits through food-first approaches.

11:15 am – 12:00 pm
BREAK – Lunch & Vendor Exhibit Time

12:00 – 1:00 pm
GLP-1 Therapies and Weight Management: What every Dietitian Needs to Know
Speaker: Michelle Cardell, PhD, MS, RD, FTOS
As the use of GLP-1 and dual agonist medications continues to grow, dietitians play a critical role in preserving lean mass, preventing nutrient deficiencies, and supporting sustainable behavior change. Attend this session to gain practical strategies for integrating nutrition therapy with pharmacologic treatment and improving long-term patient outcomes.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Protein Intake Trends
Speaker: TBD
Protein recommendations continue to evolve across the lifespan, from healthy aging and weight management to disease prevention and recovery. This session will review current evidence, common misconceptions, and practical approaches for helping patients meet their protein needs..

2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Break – Vendor Exhibit Time

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Rural Health Transformation Grant Updates
Speaker: TBD
Innovative grant-funded programs are reshaping healthcare delivery and expanding access to nutrition services in underserved communities. This session will highlight successful rural health initiatives, lessons learned, and opportunities for dietitians to engage in population health and community-based care models.

3:15 – 4:30 pm
A dynamic Panel Discussion on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) and Their Impact on Florida Hospital Systems
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence hospital foodservice operations, patient care practices, and quality improvement initiatives across healthcare systems. Join this expert panel to explore how Florida hospitals are implementing the guidelines, addressing challenges, and identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes.