• 18th Annual Conference

    May 11-14, 2026 | New Orleans, LA

  • 18th Annual Conference

    May 11-14, 2026 | New Orleans, LA

  • 18th Annual Conference

    May 11-14, 2026 | New Orleans, LA

MEet this year’s keynote speaker

Gayle Benson

Owner & CEO, New Orleans Saints & New Orleans Pelicans

Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, is a visionary leader, philanthropist, and champion for the Gulf South. Under her stewardship, both franchises have achieved new heights of success, with state-of-the-art facilities, sold-out stadiums, and bold leadership for the future. Beyond sports, she has invested millions in healthcare, education, the arts, and disaster relief, leaving a lasting impact on her community. Gayle’s story of resilience, purpose-driven leadership, and commitment to excellence will inspire and energize audiences.

Countdown to ASPDA's 18th Annual Conference

Early Bird Registration

Available from December 1 - 31

ASPDA Professional Member: $375

ASPDA Student Member: $275

RegistratioN Information

Advanced Registration

Available from January 1 - 31

ASPDA Professional Member: $425

ASPDA Student Member: $300

Student registration capacity is limited.
Click here to view scholarship opportunities for the Annual Conference.

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STANDARD Registration

Available February 1

ASPDA Professional Member: $450

ASPDA Student Member: $325

REGISTER - STUDENT

Non-member Pricing: $775

REGISTER - PROFESSIONAL

SPEED NETWORKING

  • We are pleased to announce Speed Networking is back for early-career sports and performance RDs with 0-6 years of experience. This session offers a unique opportunity to engage in productive dialogue with Veteran RD practitioners, helping you expand your professional network and gain valuable insights into the field.

    Attendees will rotate through 12 stations, having 5 minutes at each station to ask questions and network with a Veteran RD. Participants will leave with increased confidence, a deeper professional understanding, and new industry connections.

    Please note that this event requires a separate registration from the annual conference. Registration is free and will open on March 18, 2026, and is available exclusively to ASPDA 'Sports RD - Qualified' and 'Sports RD - Experienced' members.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

  • Call for Poster Presentations:
    Any poster presentation that interests registered dietitians is appropriate for committee review. Poster sessions are an informal format for presenting research data or highlighting innovative practices. Poster presentations can include many methodologies, such as experimental research, applied research, program evaluations, or literature reviews that address research questions. Additionally, presenters can highlight any innovative practice or intervention. Presenters can share preliminary results or final outcomes for the practice. 
    Call for Poster presentations closes March 31, 2026.
    Click Here to view the submission directions.

What to Expect

15

Number of CEUs offered (pending)

4.5

95% of attendees rated their experience highly

View your ROI for attending ASPDA’s Annual Conference
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Future Meeting Dates & Locations

Indianapolis, IN
May 20-23, 2027

New Orleans, LA
May 15-18, 2028