The 9th Africa Nutrition Conference (formerly known as the Africa Nutrition Epidemiology Conference, but still retaining its signature acronym ANEC) will be held in the historic and picturesque city of Cape Coast in Ghana 7th to 11th October 2024. In line with the philosophy of the African Nutrition Society (ANS) and its ANEC conferences, the ANEC IX Conference theme has been chosen to highlight and reflect the succession of global and regional crises and issues currently impacting on nutrition and health, and their implications for research, practice, advocacy and the training of nutrition and health professionals in Africa. This year’s theme addresses key critical global issues which impact food and nutrition security and the food supply chain. The theme also reflects current global dialogues and national commitments to food systems transformation for a better world. In recognition of the importance of, and to motivate government actors, policymakers, programme implementers and international development partners, we have chosen a policy-practice-facing theme with sub-themes that speak directly to national needs, commitments and targets for their food systems by 2030. ANEC IX brings together students, academics, trainers and practitioners, as well as government and non-government actors, multilateral and bilateral organizations. The conference provides a forum for exchange of new knowledge and innovative approaches for the management of national priorities. Such discussions are complemented by country specific public engagement activities. The conference partners with media and modern communication technologies, assisted by supporting social marketing and advocacy efforts. Conference Theme “FOOD AND NUTRITION IN A CHANGING WORLD: Implications for nutrition security and health“ Sub-Themes Track 1: Food Systems and Nutrition in Africa Food systems transformation is a major area of global health and nutrition security interest. In this track, key focus areas include: Track 2: Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing This theme will explore issues relating to nutrition across the lifecycle in health and disease including pre-pregnancy maternal, infant and young child nutrition, Immuno-nutrition in health and disease, and nutrition in the management of diseases. Key focus area include: Track 3: Training and Capacity-Building for Nutrition This theme will cover education, training and professional practice in the fields of nutrition and dietetics across Africa. Key focus areas include: Track 4: Special Events (Debates/Roundtables/Panel Discussions Nutrition Governance in Africa; the African Diaspora in Nutrition) This track will feature Expert Panel/Round Table discussions and a debate on cross-cutting contemporary issues with policy implications at national and regional levels Track 4A: A Roundtable Discussion: Nutrition governance in Africa Key focus areas: Track 4B: A Debate: The African Diaspora and Nutrition Training and capacity-building Key focus areas include:
