Opportunities to support CNS activities

Conferences & Events

• CNS Thematic Conference - The annual CNS Thematic Conference provides an opportunity for focused exploration of an important and timely area of nutrition science and practice. The 2027 conference, "From Menarche to Menopause and Beyond: Advances in Nutrition and Women's Health", will take place January 29, 2027, in Toronto, with live-stream participation also available.
• CNS Annual Conference - CNS's flagship scientific conference brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, trainees and other stakeholders from across Canada and beyond for scientific exchange, professional learning and connection. The 2027 CNS Annual Conference will take place April 29–May 1, 2027, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Partnership opportunities include conference sponsorship, exhibiting, Sponsored Satellite Sessions and other forms of engagement. 
• Food for Health Workshop - Held in conjunction with the CNS Annual Conference, the Food for Health Workshop brings together stakeholders from across the food and nutrition continuum to explore complex issues, exchange perspectives and identify opportunities for collaborative action.

Education & Knowledge Translation

• Webinars - CNS webinars bring together experts to share current scientific evidence and support its translation into research, practice and policy. Sponsored and co-developed webinars provide year-round opportunities to support trusted education and reach relevant audiences.
• Focused Virtual Learning - Virtual workshops, learning series and mini-conferences provide opportunities for deeper exploration of a specific topic or theme through expert presentations, discussion and interactive learning.
• Facilitated Workshops -CNS designs and facilitates focused workshops that bring together the right mix of experts, practitioners and stakeholders to address complex nutrition challenges. Workshops can help partners move important issues from evidence and dialogue toward shared understanding and action.

Communities, Recognition & Impact

• Awards & Recognition - CNS recognizes excellence and leadership among established professionals and the next generation of nutrition researchers and practitioners. Partnership opportunities can support awards, trainee recognition and other initiatives that celebrate achievement and strengthen the future of the field.
• Canadian Malnutrition Task Force (CMTF) - CMTF is a national platform for advancing evidence-informed malnutrition prevention, detection and treatment through research, education and collaboration. Opportunities include engagement with Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week and other education, research and knowledge-translation initiatives throughout the year.
• Canadian Patient Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Alliance (CPPENA) - CPPENA brings together patients and caregivers living with home nutrition support through a national network of provincial chapters. Partnership opportunities can support patient and caregiver education, resources, webinars, community-building and other initiatives that positively impact patients and families.

CNS Commitment to Responsible Partnerships

CNS is committed to responsible, transparent partnerships that protect the integrity and independence of our scientific and educational activities. CNS conference programming, educational initiatives and awards are developed and/or reviewed through appropriate CNS governance and committee processes. Partner involvement is structured according to the nature of each initiative, with CNS maintaining appropriate oversight of scientific, educational and editorial integrity.

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