Track II · Call for Proposals
Learning lab submission.
Two-hour interactive, classroom-style workshops that actively engage participants with specific intended learning outcomes.
In-Person fee
USD 1,000
KES 130,000
Online fee
USD 500
KES 65,000
Format
2-hour workshop
Online date
9 Nov 2026
In-person dates
10–13 Nov 2026
Venue
Kisii University, Kenya
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
In-Person fee
USD 1,000
KES 130,000
Online fee
USD 500
KES 65,000
About Learning Labs
Learning Labs are two-hour interactive, classroom-style workshops that actively engage participants. They must contain specific intended learning outcomes.
Attendees may include nutrition and dietetics professionals, researchers, food companies, private sectors, health system personnel, NGOs, policymakers, and stakeholders from Kenya and beyond.
If a session does not have specific learning outcomes or is more of a project, it cannot be programmed as a Learning Lab.
Conference themes
- IEvidence-Based Practice and Applied Research
- IITriple Burden of Malnutrition
- IIINutrition Policy and Guidelines
- IVFood Systems, Fortification, and Nutrition Impact
- VInnovation in Nutrition Practice and Technology
If your theme is not listed, briefly explain its relevance so the Organizing Committee may consider it.
Why host a learning lab?
Visibility & Influence
Showcase your work to a global, multidisciplinary audience and position your institution as a leader in nutrition innovation.
Capacity Building
Train and engage professionals using hands-on approaches and strengthen real-world application of research and tools.
Networking & Partnerships
Build collaborations across sectors and countries. Connect with policymakers, funders, and practitioners.
Knowledge Translation
Bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice. Influence program design and implementation.
Proposal requirements
Please read these requirements carefully before submitting to ensure all are met.
- 1.TitleAligned to a conference thematic area
- 2.ObjectivesMax 150 words
- 3.Expected OutcomesMax 100 words
- 4.Session Outline & MethodologyBrief description of activities, tools, or approaches — max 200 words
- 5.Interactive & Innovative ElementWhat makes your Lab stand out — max 100 words
- 6.Technical / Logistical RequirementsInternet, projector, software, materials, or other specifications
We will prioritise proposals that
- +Address connections between agriculture/food systems and nutrition/health
- +Specify how the Learning Lab will engage participants throughout the session
- +Are designed and/or delivered by groups or partners in low- and middle-income countries, either as primary or co-leads
Review & notification
The Organizing Committee will review all proposals. If yours is selected, you will be officially notified. Completion of the full plan is not required at the proposal stage — but we encourage you to use the form to begin planning your content, format, and learning objectives.
Learning lab vs. side event
Learning Lab
- ›Specific learning objectives and outcomes
- ›Interactive and participatory elements
- ›Designed for a specific level or audience
- ›Focuses on topic-based overview, tools, approaches, methods, metrics, or professionalism
- ›Examples: Practical session on nutrition assessment technologies; Food fortification formulation workshop; Digital nutrition counseling tools training; Applied research data analysis workshop
Side Event
- –No specific outcomes required
- –Can be any format
- –Open to any audience
- –Can have any focus, including project consultations, showcasing new activities, and advocacy
- –Examples: Launch of a national nutrition guideline, panel discussion on food systems policy, showcase of fortification partnerships, NGO or institutional nutrition program presentation
Submit your proposal
Ready to apply?
- 5Review
Lead facilitator
The person who will run the session. Your contact details will be saved for correspondence.