About the Conference

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Join us February 21-22, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ for our 12th Annual International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference (IPFDC)! Not able to attend live? Purchase your on-demand ticket for virtual access March 1-April 30, 2025.

In-person tickets are limited due to our innovative, dynamic learning environment at the F. Francis & Dionne Najafi Thunderbird Global Headquarters and the neighboring Beus Center for Law and Society. Register today!

Feeding Matters is proud to partner with two local businesses to plan the 2025 Conference! Thank you to Perry Consulting and Medley Solutions for making sure our event is unforgettable!

Location

F. Francis & Dionne Najafi Thunderbird Global Headquarters
401 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Why Attend

The Feeding Matters International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference (IPFDC) brings together over 60 experts to present two days of advanced sessions to more than 400 in-person attendees and over 1,000 virtual attendees worldwide. Clinicians, families, and professionals from various healthcare fields join this event to learn the latest in pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) research and treatment.

This year’s theme is “Get Curious,” inspiring participants at every stage of their journey to walk away with new perspectives and actionable insights. Our agenda tackles diverse topics, from diagnosing PFD to examining social determinants of health, all while promoting family-centered care.

Keynote and Sessions

Our incredible keynote “Beyond the Plate: Addressing food challenges and food insecurities in a complex world” is one you can’t miss. Our sessions, led by experts, will engage clinicians and caregivers alike, encouraging open dialogue on best practices, challenges, and measuring success in the PFD journey all while staying curious about what we do, how we do it and most importantly, why we do it.

Check out the in-person and on-demand sessions here.

Venue

The 2025 IPFDC will take place at the F. Francis & Dionne Najafi Thunderbird Global Headquarters and Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Explore this dynamic, state-of-the-art campus. Take a virtual tour of the venue here.

Shannon Goldwater Summit for Change

Kicking off on Wednesday, February 19, from 3-5:15 PM ET, this virtual pre-conference event, included in your registration, invites participants to explore “What Does Success Look Like?” in family-centered care. Engage with families, providers, and professionals as we discuss how success is measured at home and in clinical settings.

Employer Support Letter

Need help getting support from your employer to attend? Download our Employer Support Letter to request funding and highlight the benefits of attending this year’s IPFDC.


Thank you to our generous 2025 IPFDC Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Mead Johnson Nutrition

Champion Level

Gelmix Infant Thickener | Purathick Natuaral Thickener Dr Brown's Medical

Advocate Level

Exhibitor Level

Bracco Diagnostics

Blended Tube Feeding Recipe Builder

Arizona Department of Health Services

Virtual Level

National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT)

Feeding Matters is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID#11064. This live, distance learning-independent, distance learning-interactive, blended/hybrid activity is offered at 22 CEUs intermediate level, OT Service Delivery, Professional Issues, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Naspghan

Thank you to the North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN) for their endorsement!

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ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Commission on Dietetic Registration