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SUMMARY:Nutrition4MetabolicHealth Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:How can we make the healthy choice the easy choice?\nAs rates of obesity\, diabetes\, cardiovascular disease and other non-communicable diseases continue to rise\, nutrition is becoming an increasingly important lever for prevention and long-term health. At the same time\, addressing these challenges requires collaboration across the entire ecosystem — from food and health to science\, insurance and policy. \nThe Nutrition4MetabolicHealth Summit will bring together leaders\, innovators and decision-makers actively engaged in nutrition for health and prevention-driven innovation to explore how Switzerland can help shape the future of metabolic health. \nLaunched as part of the Nutrition4MetabolicHealth initiative by Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and Swiss Re\, the summit is designed as a collaborative platform for inspiration\, discussion and action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nDAY 1 • The WHY9:00 • ARRIVALWelcome Breakfast & Metabolic Health Testing Station \n10:00 • OPENINGWelcome: Setting the AmbitionChristina Senn-Jakobsen\, SFNVJohn Schoonbee\, Swiss Re \n10:15 • PANELMetabolic Health in Switzerland: Where do we stand?Lars Hartenstein\, McKinseyMojgan Masoodi\, InselspitalSimon Wieser\, ZHAWChristina Senn-Jakobsen\, SFNV \n11:15 • KEYNOTEWhat is Metabolic Health? The Science of Insulin ResistanceBenjamin Bikman\, Professor Brigham Young University \n12:00 • KEYNOTEOn The History of NutritionPaolo Colombani\, Notabene Nutrition \n12:30 • LUNCH & NETWORKING \n\n13:45 • KEYNOTEThe Rehabilitation of Fat!Where we went Wrong: Demonizing Fat\, Embracing Carbohydrates\, and missing the Importance of the Whole Food MatrixArne Astrup\, Professor\, Copenhagen University Hospital Bispebjerg Frederiksberg \n14:15 • PANELInspiration from the Real World: From Science to PracticeDavid Unwin\, Clinical Expert in DiabetesJanne Martikainen\, Professor\, University of Eastern FinlandFrank Dumont\, Virta HealthKerstin Plewhe\, Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) InternationalJeanne Tomaszewski\, World Food System Center \n15:00 • COFFEE BREAK \n15:30 • KEYNOTECardiometabolic Health 2035: The Forces Shaping the Next DecadeMatthew Watkins\, WEF \n16:00 • PANELCrystal Ball Session Part I: Innovations that could change the game?Leo Grünstein\, LIOMDerek Brandt\, Diabetes Center BernFrédérik Plourde\, BewelabArne Astrup\, University of CopenhagenOlivier Laplace\, VI Partners \n16:40 • PANELCrystal Ball Session Part II: Nutrition focus - What Could Change the Game?Benjamin Bikman\, Brigham Young UniversityWilbert Sybesma\, Microbiome Solutions & Kuwaiti Danish Dairy Company (KDD)Christoph Hartmann\, NestléHannah Mormann\, Institute New Work at Bern University of Applied SciencesEliana Zamprogna\, Yumame Foods \n17:20 • ANNOUCEMENTThe $75M Cardio-Nutrition Fund: Transforming Everyday Foods for Better HealthGreg Garret\, ATNi \n17:45 • CLOSINGOutcomes & Commitments \n18:00 • EVENINGApéro & Networking Dinner \n\n\n\nDAY 2 • The WHAT9:00 • ARRIVALWelcome Breakfast \n9:30 • OPENINGWelcomeChristina Senn-Jakobsen\, SFNVJohn Schoonbee\, Swiss Re \n9:45 • SWISS SPOTLIGHTSCollaborative Actions for Better Metabolic HealthSwiss Voices Across the Nutrition Touchpoint Journey \n12:00 • LUNCH & NETWORKING \n13:00 • CHALLENGE LABSCo-Creating Switzerland's Future01 Food Industry02 Workplaces & Schools03 Healthcare system04 Digital health05 Policy \n14:15 • KEYNOTEGlobal Perspective on Digital Health & AI in PreventionNiti Pall\, International Diabetes Federation \n14:45 • KEYNOTENutrition and the Biology of Aging: Extending Health Span\, Starting TodayHeike Bischoff-Ferrari\, Director\, Swiss Campus for Healthy Longevity\, University of Basel\, Coordinator\, Global Health Span Extension Consortium \n15:15 • CLOSINGOutcomes\, Commitments & What's Next \n15:30 • COFFEE & NETWORKING \n\n\nDAY 2 • The CEO DINNER • BY INVITATION ONLYThe Hidden Competitive Advantage: Employee Health Through Nutrition.  \nHow can nutrition influence business performance?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nMeet our speakers\n \nArne Astrup \nProfessor \nCopenhagen University Hospital Bispebjerg Frederiksberg \n\n \nBenjamin Bikman \nProfessor \nBrigham Young University \n\n \nHeike Bischoff-Ferrari \nDirector \nSwiss Campus on Healthy Longevity \n\n \nDerek Brandt \nCEO \nDiabetes Center Berne \n\n \nPaolo Colombani \nPresident \nNotabene Nutrition \n\n \nFrank Dumont \nExecutive Medical Director \nVirta Health \n\n \nGreg Garrett \nExecutive Director \nATNi \n\n \nLeo Grünstein \nFounder & CEO \nLIOM \n\n \nLars Hartenstein \nDirector of Healthy Longevity \nMcKinsey Health Institute \n\n \nChristoph Hartmann \nHead of Science and Technology \nNestlé \n\n \nOlivier Laplace \nVC Investor \nVI Partners \n\n \nJanne Martikainen \nProfessor \nUniversity of Eastern Finland \n\n \nMojgan Masoodi \nAssociate Professor in Lipid Metabolism and Molecular Nutrition \nInselspital \n\n \nHannah Mormann \nAssistant Professor \nUniversity of Lucerne \n\n \nNiti Pall \nSenior Consultant Mobile Health \nAXA \n\n \nKerstin Plehwe \nPresident and Global CEO \nPhysicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) International \n\n \nFrederik Plourde \nCEO & Co-Founder \nBewelab \n\n \nJohn Schoonbee \nGlobal Chief Medical Officer \nSwiss Re \n\n \nChristina Senn-Jakobsen \nCEO \nSwiss Food & Nutrition Valley \n\n \nWilbert Sybesma \nFounder & Owner \nMicrobiome Solutions \n\n \nJeanne Tomaszewski \nDeputy Director and Research Coordinator \nWorld Food System Center \n\n \nDavid Unwin \nClinical Expert in Diabetes \nRCGP \n\n \nMatthew Watkins \nLead - Health for All\, Climate & Health \nWEF \n\n \nSimon Wieser \nProfessor for Health Economics \nZHAW - Zurich University of Applied Sciences \n\n \nEliana Zamprogna \nFounder & CEO \nYumame Foods \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet involved\nWould you like to join the Nutrition4MetabolicHealth Summit?As places are limited\, participation will be curated to ensure strong cross-sector representation and meaningful discussion. Please request an invitation via the form below and briefly let us know why you would like to attend. Our team will then follow up by email. \nWould you like your company to be visible at the event and attract the attention of relevant players in the field? Reach out to Franziska Legoupil\, SFNV Initiative Lead\, to explore collaboration and sponsorship possibilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPowered by\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-organised by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEcosystem actors powering the initiative
URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/nutrition4metabolichealth-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue Gheistrasse 37\, CH-8803 Rüschlikon\, Switzerland\, Gheistrasse 37\, Rüschlikon\, Zurich\, CH-8803\, Switzerland
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