What are the registration deadlines?
Information regarding registration deadlines, rate increases, and cancellation policies can be accessed on our conference registration page.
This conference sells out every year. To secure your attendance and take advantage of the best registration rates, we strongly encourage you to register as early as possible. Once all available spots have been filled, we will begin a waiting list. However, it is important to note that only a small number of individuals are typically moved from the waiting list each year.
When does the 2025 conference officially begin and end?
The conference begins on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 and concludes on Friday, February 7, 2025. Click here to view the 2024 schedule to get an idea of conference timing each day.
Registration for the workshops and kitchen sessions will be available in late 2024.
When do I sign up for workshops and kitchen sessions?
What if the workshop or kitchen session I wanted to sign up for is no longer listed?
If the workshop or kitchen session is no longer listed, it means it is sold out. If you would like to change your breakout selections at any point, you can do so by logging into the event website with your confirmation number and the email address you registered with.
No, there are no waiting lists created for workshops. If your first choice workshop is not available, check back often, as people frequently change their workshop selections in the weeks leading up to the conference. You may also be able to attend the workshop on a standby basis; more information about this option is provided when you arrive on campus for on-site registration.
Is there a workshop wait list?
Can I pay with a purchase order or credit card?
You can pay for your full conference registration with a credit card. You can also pay for pre- or post-conference activities with a credit card. If you need to pay by check or purchase order, please contact us at si@culinary.edu.
The registration fee for the conference covers access to all general conference sessions, meals, and one kitchen session, as well as two workshops of your choice. Additional charges apply for pre-conference and post-conference activities, as well as for printed demonstration recipe booklets.
Are all sessions included in the conference fee?
Groups of five (5) or more attendees registering together are eligible for a 10% discount. This special discount will automatically be applied during the registration process. Please note, all registrations within the group must be covered by one form of payment.
Is there a group discount?
2025 Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations on or before October 8, 2024: Receive your registration fee refund minus a $225 cancellation fee
Cancellations made between October 8, 2024 and January 5, 2025: Receive a 50% refund on your registration fee
Cancellations made after January 5, 2025: No refunds or substitutions available.
Unfortunately, there are no refunds or substitutions possible within 30 or fewer days (after January 5, 2025) before the start date of the conference. This is due to the complex nature and planning for your participation in the conference, the esteemed faculty, workshops, tastings, meals, and activities that must take place so far in advance. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter. Cancellation policies are "for any and all reasons”.
Transfer Policy:
Your 2025 conference registration may be transferred to a colleague within the same registration category for a $225 administrative transfer fee. Transfers outside of this policy will not be permitted.
Cancellation Policy for Guest Meals, and Pre-Conference & Post Conference Activities:
Up to 30 days in advance of the conference, we will accept a cancellation and refund for pre-conference activities minus a $50 administrative cancellation fee. Unfortunately, there are no refunds or substitutions possible within 30 or fewer days before the start date of the conference.
I've already registered but cannot attend. Can I cancel or transfer my registration?
Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives is ideal for healthcare and culinary professionals who are interested in learning the latest nutrition science combined with strategies for selecting, preparing, and enjoying a variety of health-promoting foods and beverages.
The conference is intended for:
Physicians from all specialties
Physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners
Registered dietitian nutritionists
Occupational and physical therapists, exercise physiologists, and other allied healthcare professionals
Insurance and hospital executive directors
Foodservice executives, executive chefs, and those responsible for foodservice within hospitals, K-12 programs, college and university campuses, retirement and assisted-living communities, nursing homes and military facilities
Mental health providers
Nutrition and wellness educators, counselors, and consultants
Who should attend the conference?
You will learn the latest discoveries in nutrition science along with strategies for shopping for, selecting, and preparing a wide variety of healthy foods and beverages. Click here for more information about topics covered in this conference.
What will I learn at this conference?
Yes, complete information on continuing education credits are available here.
Can I get continuing education units (CEUs) by attending?
You will receive your conference name badge during on-site registration at the CIA.
Where do I pick up my name badge?
Conference activities are held at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa. The main building has an elevator and is wheel chair accessible. Guests with specific dietary needs can provide this information when registering for the course and the CIA will try to accommodate those needs the best it can during the conference.
Are there accommodations for special needs at the conference?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available.
Is there free Wi-Fi throughout the Copia campus?
Yes, all conference PowerPoint presentations and most recipes are available as PDF files on this website for two years. Click here to access the password protected conference materials. We will provide registered attendees the password when the resources for this year’s conference are made available.
Will presentations and recipes be available after the conference?
There are a wide variety of hotels, resorts, and bed & breakfasts available in the Napa Valley. Conference attendees should book their hotel accommodations as early as possible. More information on housing options is available here.
WHERE SHOULD I STAY DURING THE CONFERENCE?
The Culinary Institute of America at Copia is located in Napa, CA, which is located about one and a half hours north of San Francisco. Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives conference attendees are encouraged to rent a car while visiting the Napa Valley. There are limited options for public transportation, including taxis. The CIA’s address is 500 First Street, Napa, CA 94559.
How do I get there?
Conference attendees must park at an off-site lot. Complete information on parking options can be found here.
Where should I park?
We recommend you bring the following items with you when attending Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives:
A refillable water bottle (for use during the conference)
A pen and paper (for taking notes) or a tablet computer, if you’re more tech savvy!
Business cards (for networking with like-minded professionals)
What should I bring with me?
We recommend business casual attire for the conference. When participating in hands-on kitchen sessions or the pre-conference knife skills course, you must wear full-length pants and flat, closed-toe shoes. Click here for more details about conference attire.
What should I wear?
Guests are not allowed into conference activities other than meals, and then only if a Guest Meal Program ticket has been purchased. Guest Meal Program tickets can be purchased here.
Can I bring anyone with me?
Children under the age of 21 are not permitted to register or attend the conference due to the ease of access to alcohol throughout the program. The only exception is made for infants (one year and under) who are only allowed in the meal exhibitions with a parent who has purchased a spouse meal pass. Children of all ages are not allowed in the general sessions or breakout sessions.
Can I bring my child with me to the conference?
Meals are provided as a part of your program as indicated in the program schedule. Your conference name badge will be your ticket to the meals included in the conference. You are responsible for making any arrangements for any additional meals during your stay, a suggested restaurant list is available here. Only pre-registered guests and/or spouse registrants may be accommodated for meals.
Are meals provided at the conference?
In an attempt to be environmentally conscious, we will not distribute drinking water in individual bottles. We suggest that you bring your own favorite water bottle to fill from the bubblers onsite so that you can stay hydrated throughout the meeting.
Will we receive bottled water?
Conference dates are set 12 - 14 months in advance. The 2025 conference will be held February 5-7 at The Culinary Institute of America's Copia campus.