The World Nutrition Summit 2025 has officially come to a close and what an extraordinary few days it’s been. Hosted in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa, the event brought together some of the most respected voices in the fields of nutrition, medicine, and metabolic health.
The Summit serves as a platform to share groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, and inspiring stories that are shaping the future of global health. This year’s event was no exception — filled with thought-provoking discussions, live demonstrations, and meaningful connections.
Uniting Brilliant Minds from Around the World
The 2025 Summit saw leading experts, lecturers, and directors from the Nutrition Network and beyond come together under one roof — all sharing a common mission: to transform global health through education in therapeutic nutrition.
Speakers and participants travelled from across the globe to exchange ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and discuss how we can better prevent and manage chronic disease through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle approaches.
Highlights from the Summit
From inspiring keynote sessions to hands-on demonstrations, this year’s program was both educational and deeply impactful.
Panel Discussions
Two standout panels explored key areas in modern health:
- Cancer Panel Discussion: Martha Tettenborn & Miriam Kalamian
- Changing Landscapes of Patient Care and Future Nutrition featuring Dr Neville Wellington, Dr Hassina Kajee, Dr Lori Calabrese, Shashikant Iyengar, Tracey McBeath, and Amanda Cini, hosted by Jayne Bullen.
Carnivore and Performance Nutrition
Prof Tim Noakes captivated audiences with “Do Athletes Need Carbs?” — a topic that continues to spark global conversation. He also shared news of his upcoming paper, four years in the making, offering a fresh perspective on the role of carbohydrates in endurance performance.
Other powerful talks by our outstanding Nutrition Network lecturers included:
- Madison Kackley: Understanding and reshaping Women’s health Through Precision Nutrition Strategies
- Bitten Jonsson: Why Keto Food Plan for #sugarcarb Addiction
- Dr Andrea Salcedo: Keep your Uterus!: How a metabolic approach to
- gynaecology can save your reproductive organs
- Nicole Laurent: Brain Fog Recovery Source
Live Demonstrations
Delegates experienced live Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) sessions, a VO₂ group demonstration, and a fascinating sugar awareness demo by Eat Better South Africa! that revealed just how much hidden sugar exists in our everyday diets — each activity sparking curiosity and meaningful reflection.
Moments of Connection and Inspiration
Beyond the science, the Summit was filled with powerful stories of transformation, recovery, and hope — reminding us of the real-world impact of this work.
It was also incredibly special to have so many of our Nutrition Network lecturers and course directors together in one space, sharing their expertise and passion for advancing the field of metabolic medicine.
A Grateful Thank You
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our speakers, delegates, and the entire Noakes Foundation team for making this event possible. Your dedication, vision, and hard work continue to drive the movement toward better health and a deeper understanding of human nutrition.
We are inspired by what we’ve achieved together — and we can’t wait to see what next year has in store.
