IGD Healthy and Sustainable Diets Network May 2026
20 May 2026, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM BST
Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA-
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Join us for an afternoon where we bring together changemakers for transitioning the UK population to a healthier, more sustainable diet.
You may have been part of IGD’s Nutrition Network, the Healthy and Sustainable Diets Network (HSDN) builds on this network by extending the attendees beyond nutritionists to include those that can influence the health and sustainable diets transition, regardless of their nutritional expertise.
This in-person event is invite-only and free of charge to attend. Lunch will not be provided.
The need for the HSDN
The Healthy and Sustainable Diets Network (HSDN) is a new biannual event hosted by the IGD Health team. Events will alternate between in-person and virtual.
The aim of HSDN is to engage the food industry to improve the health of the public and planet.
Attendees will possess expertise in health and/or the ability to positively change the population’s diet.
Why attend?
Hear from experts about hot health and sustainability topics
Ask questions directly to leaders of specific health and sustainability subjects.
Spend time networking with old and new members of the food and drink industry
13:00 - 13:30
Arrival
13:30 - 13:40
Housekeeping and IGD introduction
IGD Health team
13:40 - 14:00
Keynote
Sarah Bradbury, CEO IGD
14:00 - 14:15
Eatwell Economics report overview
IGD Health team
14:15 - 15:00
How do we shift consumer's diets closer to dietary guidelines?
Panel
IGD Health Team (Host); Professor Susan Jebb, Professor of Diet and Population Health, University of Oxford and Chair of the UK's Food Standards Agency; Professor Danielle McCarthy, Chief Health Officer, Spoon Guru and Co-Founder, Nutrition Talent Phil Gowland, Commercial Director & Director of Health, Whitworths; Nilani Sritharan, Group Head of Healthy & Sustainable Diets, Sainsbury’s.
15:00 - 15:30
Break and networking
15:30 - 15:40
GLP-1 talk
Inspiring speaker (IGD GLP-1 team)
15:40 - 16:25
Can GLP-1s improve the nation’s health?
Panel
IGD Health Team (Host); Professor Giles Yeo, Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology & MRC Investigator, University of Cambridge and Honorary President, British Dietetic Association; Carolyn Pallister, Head of Nutrition, Research & Health, Slimming World; Rhian Thomas, Director of Shopper Insights, IGD; Harriet Smith, CEO & Founder, HRS Communications.
16:25 - 16:30
Closing comments
IGD Health team
16:30 - 17:00
Optional networking
Join us for a drink and a chat at the venue.
General information
Where is the venue?
The Sustainable Health Impact Network is being held at The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA
Can I get access to the recordings and presentations after the event?
Yes, abridged presentations and content will be available to view within five working days of the event ending, subject to speaker approval. You will receive an email once slides are accessible.
I am registered for the event but haven’t heard anything in a while. What should I do?
Once you have signed up, please allow up to 2 weeks for confirmation of attendance.
I can no longer attend. Would it be possible to transfer my ticket to someone else?
If you wish to transfer your ticket to a colleague, please send over their details as well as those of the individual they will be replacing, to [email protected]. Please make sure the request is with us by end of day Thursday 14th May to ensure the transfer can be confirmed in time.
Our responsibilities to you
How do I communicate my accessibility needs?
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive event experience for all attendees. If you have an accessibility-related requirement or request for this event, please let us know via email (found under "Key event contacts”)
Key event contacts
General enquiries – [email protected]