The 14th Annual International Feeding Development Conference will be held entirely virtual (live) February 25-26, 2027. It will also be available on-demand Monday, March 8 – Thursday, April 30, 2027.
Our 2027 theme is From Awareness to Action.
Submissions will be accepted Monday, May 4 – Friday, July 3, 2026. Please note that the 2027 conference will be entirely virtual.
All presentations should reflect Feeding Matters’ core values of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. We encourage proposals that bring forward new ideas, foster interdisciplinary or community partnership, and intentionally consider diverse perspectives and equitable access.
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You will be asked to select which of the following category (or categories) your presentation addresses. Your submission only needs to address one category.
Category 1: Interprofessional and Diverse Clinical Perspectives
Presentations in this category are centered on interprofessional teaming, multidisciplinary collaboration, and/or the integration of diverse clinical lenses. Team perspectives may include, but are not limited to, formal teams, community-based networks, and/or provider-child-caregiver collaborations. Presentations should clearly describe the impact on outcomes and translate to real-world practice.
Category 2: Practice-Based Case Studies
Presentations are encouraged to include real life case studies (photo and video use is appreciated- please follow all HIPAA regulations when submitting) that illustrate practical, evidence-informed assessment and treatment interventions, with clear examples of clinical decision-making, implementation, and outcomes.
Category 3: Integration of the Lived Experience
Presentations should meaningfully incorporate the lived experience and highlight engagement and considerations across assessment and treatment to support culturally responsive, family-centered care.
Category 4: Innovation, Equity, and Inclusive Practice
Presentations in this category include innovative approaches to service delivery and/or education with a focus on equity and inclusion. Examples include, presentations focused on the needs of varied populations, how to reduce barriers to service and education, and/or how to promote culturally responsive feeding support or learning.
Category 5: Impact, Field Advancement & Future Direction
Presentations in this category include information on how to impact practice through policy changes or advocacy, research, education and/or integration of the lived experience. Presentations that address current gaps in the field and bring forward solutions for PFD, ARFID and feeding development support are welcomed.
Category 6: Early Career
This category is designed to support professionals who are early in their careers and/or who may be new to pediatric feeding management and are eager to contribute to the field. We welcome presentations that reflect emerging perspectives, innovative ideas, and application of the evidence to create new solutions. Submissions may include early-stage research, quality improvement projects, pilot data, or evolving practice insights while demonstrating thoughtful inquiry, defined processes, and/or scientific rigor.
All presentations should offer actionable takeaways for participants and, when appropriate, recommendations for best practices in assessment, treatment, research, and/or clinical application.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all presenters. If you are a speaker with a disability and require any accommodations to support your virtual presentation (e.g., captioning, assistive technology, extended setup time, etc.), please contact Programs and Events Manager, Athena Flicek aflicek@feedingmatters.org(opens in new tab). In the subject line, please include “2027 Call for Papers: Accommodation Request”.