4th Annual
Food is Medicine
National Summit
Shaping the Future of Food is Medicine through Policy, Partnerships, and Practice
October 28–29, 2026
Boston and Virtual
About the FIM National Summit
The Food is Medicine National Summit is the country’s premier event on Food is Medicine showcasing the momentum of this national movement and wayfinding its future.
This annual gathering provides a platform to share the latest evidence, assess progress, and align on priorities across policy, practice, and research in Food is Medicine. The event convenes more than 250 leaders in person, and more than 1,000 online, from healthcare, policy, research, the private sector, community-based organizations, and individuals with lived experience.
Day 1 (October 28) will be livestreamed and is free and open to all.
In-person attendance on both October 28 & 29 is by invitation only. Registration is required to attend in person, and day-of registration will not be available.
Registration information is forthcoming.
About the Institute
The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University accelerates research, training, and policy to integrate food-based nutrition interventions into healthcare.
Grounded in rigorous science, we work across disciplines to strengthen the evidence base, build clinical and community capacity, and inform systems-level change.
We partner with providers, payers, policymakers, and communities to advance solutions that improve health and reduce disparities. Our mission is to make Food is Medicine a standard part of patient care in the U.S. and globally.
2025 Summit Highlights
2026 Summit Themes & Agenda
Payment and
Policy Innovation
Examine how federal and state policy, payer strategies, and public programs are advancing Food is Medicine. Sessions will cover Medicaid and CMMI models, federal nutrition programs, food regulation, and rural health initiatives shaping Food is Medicine programs at scale.
Evidence and
Implementation
Explore how research translates into practice. Panels will highlight new evidence from clinical trials and real-world pilots, including ultra processed foods, Indian Health Service programs, and behavioral science, with a focus on impact, value, and long-term sustainability.
Clinical and
Community Integration
Learn how Food is Medicine operates on the ground. Sessions will feature community health centers, medical training programs, food banks, retail pharmacies, and agricultural systems, with attention to education, care models, and patient care beyond the clinic walls.
Full agenda to be announced summer 2026.
Keynote Speakers
CEO
Feeding America
CEO and Executive Vice President
American Medical Association
Speakers
Director, Office of Nutrition Research
National Institutes of Health
Assistant Professor
University of Pennsylvania
Director of Culinary Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Managing Director
Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University
Chief Research & Innovation Officer
Feeding America
CEO
HealthBegins
Founder
FreshRx Oklahoma
Executive Director
Whole Health Institute, HonorHealth
Senior Advisor
The White House
Co-Founder and CEO
DevotedHealth
CEO and Co-Founder
About Fresh
Director
Penn Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics
Additional speakers to be announced.
With Support From
Hotel Accommodations
For in-person attendees, we have reserved a hotel block at the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown on October 28 (0.3-mile walk to the Friedman School). Information about the hotel block can be found in your registration confirmation email.
Other nearby hotels include:
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown: 821 Washington Street
Moxy Boston Downtown: 240 Tremont Street
W Boston: 100 Stuart Street
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to attend?
Do I need to register for the event?
Yes, online attendees need register to receive the link to the October 28 livestream.
Individuals that received an invitation for in-person attendance must register using the unique code provided on the invitation
Is there a deadline to register?
I’m interested in attending in person. How can I get a ticket?
Due to space limitations, in-person attendance is by invitation only.
Will the event be livestreamed on both October 28 and 29?
No, the livestream will only take place on October 28 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.
If I am attending online, how will I view the event?
Prior to the event, you will receive an email and a calendar hold which will contain the link to the livestream.
How will my information be used?
If you opt in to stay in touch, you will receive periodic updates on news, events, and research from the Food is Medicine Institute.
Registration coming soon.