The CA Academy Annual Conference is the flagship meeting of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, convening Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, NDTRs, students, and food and health leaders for California-centric science, policy, and practice. When hosted at The Moscone Center in SoMa (747 Howard St), the conference pairs nationally recognized expertise with state-specific updates you won’t find at broader national meetings.
A multi‑day, in‑person program at Moscone featuring plenaries, concurrent breakouts, skill‑building workshops, posters, and an exhibit hall spotlighting clinical tools, foodservice solutions, and community nutrition innovations. Content is designed to translate peer‑reviewed research and California policy shifts into practical protocols, with many sessions eligible for CDR‑approved CPEUs. Expect rigorous case studies, live demos (from counseling techniques to menu modeling), and ample time to network between sessions on the Moscone concourses.
RDNs and NDTRs across acute, ambulatory, and long‑term care; public health and community programs; WIC and school nutrition; outpatient counseling and private practice; sports and performance; academia; and industry. Dietetic interns and students will find career pathways programming, while administrators, physicians, chefs, and sustainability leads engaged in California’s nutrition landscape benefit from policy and operations tracks.
Moscone is ADA‑compliant and transit‑friendly—steps from BART and Muni. Arrive early for popular sessions and map your schedule to maximize CPEUs. Dress in layers for SoMa microclimates, bring a reusable bottle (hydration stations available), and review allergen info at booths. Allow extra time for badge pickup and security during peak hours.
Rates vary by membership status and registration window; CAND/AND members typically receive the best early pricing. Accessibility accommodations (ASL, lactation space, dietary needs) can be requested during registration—submit early for optimal support. For dates, final agenda, speakers, and fees, visit the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website.
Conference registration, badge collection, explore SoMa, settle in smoothly.
Opening keynote with nutrition expert, breakout sessions, networking lunch.
Closing sessions, expert roundtables, farewell gathering
Featured appearances from leading nutritionists and dietetic experts, alongside keynotes from California Academy leadership. Speaker lineup, subject to change.
Skip the surge pricing. Keep the good nights' sleep. Downtown hotels near Moscone Center book up fast and surge in price during CA Academy Annual Conference week. Marina Motel puts you in a quieter, classic San Francisco neighborhood — walkable to the waterfront, Chestnut Street shops and restaurants, and just a short ride to SoMa and the convention center via rideshare, bus, or the Marina/Union Street corridor. It's a good fit for attendees who want to end a long conference day away from the downtown crowds, with easier parking and a more relaxed, residential feel.
