Beyond the Plate – ACU Master of Dietetic Practice Student-Led Conference 2025

The Beyond the Plate conference highlights the diverse roles, values and emerging areas of dietetic practice - from sport, mental health and culinary nutrition to food culture, innovation and inclusive clinical care. Over four days, the program looks beyond nutrients to explore how food connects us to people, place, and purpose.

Details

10–13 November 2025 | Online and In-Person (Melbourne and Sydney)

Date

10 November 2025

End Date

13 November 2025

Developed and led by final-year ACU Master of Dietetic Practice students, the conference is both a showcase of student growth as emerging practitioners and a celebration of their achievements over the past two years.

This student-led conference features:

  • Keynote speakers from across dietetic sub-disciplines.
  • Hands-on workshops and student-led symposiums exploring innovative and niche areas of practice.
  • Case presentations that reflect the real-world challenges and insights of final-year students.
  • Industry activations and brand demonstrations from nutrition partners shaping the future of food and health.
  • Social and networking events connecting students, academics, placement supervisors and industry professionals.

Who should attend?

Days 1–3 are fully online and open to the public. They are ideal for:

  • Dietetic, nutrition, and health students
  • Placement supervisors and industry partners
  • Nutrition professionals working in food service, clinical care, innovation, private practice, community services, and beyond
  • Academic staff
  • Family and friends of our graduating students

Day 4 concludes with an in-person networking event in both Melbourne and Sydney, bringing together ACU students, academics and industry partners to celebrate, connect and truly look beyond the plate.

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