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The Future of Food and Nutrition AI Challenge


FNCE 2026: Powerful Connection. Infinite Possibilities.

The future of nutrition is being shaped today, and the Academy wants to help lead what's next.

In partnership with MATTER, a global healthcare startup incubator, the Academy is launching the Future of Food and Nutrition AI Challenge to identify innovative AI-enabled solutions that strengthen evidence-based nutrition guidance, support nutrition professionals and improve nutrition outcomes.

Five finalists have been selected to pitch their ideas live on Sunday, October 25, at 5 p.m. Central time in Stars at Night Ballroom 1.

The 2026 Future of Food and Nutrition AI Challenge finalists are:

  • OpenFIM
  • OhioHealth
  • Banquet Health
  • GoFresh
  • Luminoah

Join us at FNCE® to hear from the finalists and see which idea is selected as the winner.

Webinar: Cutting Through the Noise: Nutrition, AI and Credible Guidance

Join the Academy and MATTER for "Cutting Through the Noise: Nutrition, AI and Credible Guidance", a webinar exploring nutrition misinformation, responsible uses of AI and the role of RDNs in providing individualized, evidence-based care. Attendees also will receive additional details about the Future of Food and Nutrition AI Challenge and how to participate.

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