ECOG to Host Key Policy Workshop on Childhood Obesity at 33rd Annual Congress in Ghent

The European Childhood Obesity Group (ECOG) will host an important policy workshop in collaboration with the Obelisk Project EU on the final day of their 33rd annual congress in Ghent, Belgium.

This event, scheduled for October 10th from 12:00 to 13:00, will bring together leading experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing effective policies to combat childhood obesity.

The workshop will feature a distinguished panel of speakers, including:

Frank Vandenbroucke – Belgian Minister for Health.

Philippe Froguel – Obelisk Co-Ordinator (Moderator).

Leen Van Zeele – City of Ghent, Project School Food for Change.

An Vandeputte – Director of the Flemish Knowledge Center Eetexpert.

Giuseppina Luvarà – Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG Research & Innovation.

Paulo J. Oliveira – Principal Investigator and Vice President at CNC-UC, Coordinator EU Project PAS GRAS, and Chair of Obeclust.

The roundtable will focus on interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to policymaking, aiming to translate scientific research into practical solutions. This workshop is a must-attend for those involved in public health, education, and policy development.

In order to attend the Policy Workshop, you need to be registered to the Congress. Visit this page for more information: Congress 2024 | The European Childhood Obesity Group (ecog-obesity.eu)