Join the Movement to Transform Childhood Health in Louisiana Ready to make a lasting impact?
Join us at Pennington Biomedical for Louisiana’s leading event on childhood obesity prevention and treatment. Since 2008, this conference has united healthcare providers, educators, and community leaders to share innovative strategies that create healthier futures for kids.
Hosted by Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Greaux Healthy initiative, this event is your opportunity to learn how to drive change and improve childhood obesity outcomes.
Make an Impact & Exhibit at the 2026 Conference Showcase your brand to an audience of industry professionals and gain unmatched exposure. As an exhibitor, you’ll have the opportunity to market your products and services to over 200 attendees.
Why Attend?
- Earn CME credits
- Gain tools and strategies from national and local experts
- Connect with peers across healthcare, public health, education, and community organizations
- Leave with actionable insights to improve health outcomes
"This is going to help my practice and how I talk with patients. I have learned so much and we haven’t even had our first break yet." 2025 Attendee
Who Should Attend?
The 2026 Childhood Obesity Conference is designed for professionals and advocates who are passionate about improving child health and wellness. This event is ideal for:
- Public Health Practitioners: Gain insights into scalable, evidence-based strategies for community health improvement.
- Physicians & Pediatricians: Learn the latest clinical approaches to preventing and managing childhood obesity.
- Nurses & Allied Health Professionals: Enhance your toolkit with practical interventions and earn continuing education credits.
- Dietitians & Nutritionists: Explore the latest in nutritional science and counseling techniques to support healthy growth in children.
- Social Workers & Counselors: Understand the behavioral and social dimensions of childhood obesity and how to support families effectively.
- Community & Nonprofit Leaders: Connect with like-minded organizations and explore collaborative solutions.
- Policy Makers & Advocates: Understand the challenges and opportunities for policy-driven change.
Whether you work in healthcare, education, or community outreach, this conference offers valuable knowledge, networking, and tools to help you Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy.