ISFE2025

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Introduction

The International Symposium on Food Environment for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition 2025 (ISFE 2025) will centre on the theme of “Transcending Disciplines and Sectoral Boundaries to Create Sustainable and Healthy Food Environments.” ISFE 2025 brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and industry stakeholders across diverse disciplines to explore cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in the field of food environments. The symposium aims to highlight cross-cutting challenges and uncover collaborative opportunities that transcend traditional academic and sectoral boundaries.

By fostering meaningful dialogue and exchange, ISFE 2025 aspires to build a vibrant, interdisciplinary community - particularly among emerging researchers- committed to shaping healthier, more sustainable food systems, especially within transitioning economies.

Date: 21– 22 August 2025
Venue: University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia

Who should attend?

Researchers and academics
Postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students
Government and regulatory bodies
Learned societies
Food manufacturers and retailers
Agricultural producers and suppliers
Non-governmental organisations
Healthcare and professional bodies

Important dates

Open for abstract submission: 20 March 2025
Abstract submission deadline (NEW DATE): 15 July 2025
Early bird registration deadline: 20 July 2025
Normal registration deadline: 3 August 2025

ISFE 2025 Highlights

Thought-Leading Talks

Gain insights from renowned experts across disciplines and sectors through plenary and invited talks, exploring the latest research, trends, and innovations shaping global food environments.

Celebrating Emerging Talent

Stand a chance to be recognised - awards will be given
for Best Oral and Poster Presentations to honour outstanding young researchers.

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Collaborative Panel Discussion

Join a dynamic conversation featuring voices from academia, industry, and policymaking. This interdisciplinary dialogue will spark ideas and collaborative solutions for transforming food environments.

Registration

Registration Fees

	Early bird rate (before 20 July 2025)		Normal rate (21 July-3 Aug 2025)
	Local (RM)	International (USD)	Local (RM)	International (USD)
Student	200	50	300	80
Non-Student	350	90	450	120

How to register?

Step 1: Complete the registration form.
Step 2: An e-invoice will be sent to your registered email within 3–7 working days.
Step 3: Make your payment via the e-Gateway. Payment instructions and the e-Gateway link will be included in your e-invoice.
Step 4: Email your payment receipt to fsdiversification@nottingham.edu.my
with the subject line: Proof of Payment – [Registrant Name], [Registration ID].

Abstract submission

Submission period: 20 March - 15 July 2025

We welcome submissions from researchers, professionals, policymakers, industry experts, and postgraduate students working in fields related to food environment research.

How to submit: Submit your abstract via the submission link by 15 July 2025. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email between end of June and mid of July 2025.

Submission guidelines

Abstracts must be written in British English.
You may submit multiple abstracts, but each must be submitted using a separate form.
Best Poster and Oral Presentation Awards are open to postgraduate students and early career researchers (within three years of completing their PhD).
The Scientific Committee will review all submissions and assign accepted abstracts as oral or poster presentations.
All presenters must complete their registration by 20 July 2025. Failure to do so may result in your abstract being excluded from the symposium programme.

Programme Overview

Details

Breaking Barriers: A Trans-National and Multidisciplinary Lens on Food Environment
Transdisciplinary Approaches and Methods in Food Environment Research - working across disciplinary and sectoral boundaries.
Urban Food Environments - understanding the challenges and opportunities for achieving sustainable healthy diets.
Foodscapes - celebrating diversity in food choices and fostering an inclusive food environment.
Technological Transformations – making sense of virtual and digital food environments.
Bridging Science, Policy and Consumer Plates: Transforming Food Environments
From Farm to Plate - understanding drivers that shape our food choice and dietary behaviours.
Sustainable Plates - prioritising environmental health, socio-economic equity and long-term nutrition security.
Dietary Plates - Promoting healthy eating habits to improve public health outcomes
Policy Plates - Shaping healthy food environments through regulatory actions to improve public health outcomes
Partnerships for Impact - multi-sectoral approaches involving public, private and civil society stakeholders