Register by the early-bird deadline of March 24, 2026 to receive discounted registration fees. All fees are in Canadian dollars.
CNS members benefit from preferred conference registration rates! If you are not a member, join CNS today to take advantage of member discounts.
All-inclusive conference registration fee includes: Opening reception with light refreshments (May 7), breakfast & lunch (May 8 & 9), Poster / Exhibitor wine & cheese reception (May 8), and all morning and afternoon refreshment breaks (May 8 & 9).
The Pre-Conference Food for Health Workshop "Fresh Perspectives on Highly Processed Foods and Health: Global Evidence and Challenges" is offered in-person, as well as virtually via livestream.
The Pre-Conference Trainee Workshop "From Idea to Impact: Bringing Nutrition Knowledge to Life" is open exclusively to CNS Student (Undergraduate and Graduate) members and CNS Early Career I postdoctoral fellow members. Trainees must register for the conference to attend the workshop. This is an in-person event only, and space is limited to 50 participants.
CLICK HERE for Travel and Hotel Information/Reservations. The 2026 CNS Annual Conference is pleased to offer special event room rates at 3 hotels, each within walking distance of the conference venue — the Halifax Convention Centre (1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS). All rooms subject to hotel availability. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
Some International delegates may require a visa to enter Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has a list of countries where visa restrictions apply, along with other information that may be useful. Visa applications may take several months. CNS does not issue formal letters of invitation for visa purposes. After you register to attend the CNS Conference, you will receive an electronic confirmation that is your receipt of payment. Please note that this does not represent an invitation for visa purposes.
Registration Category
Full Conference -
Regular Rate
Starting March 25, 2026
Single day only -
Early Bird Rate
By March 24, 2026 - 11:59pm ET
Single day only -
Regular Rate
Starting March 25, 2026
CNS Member Student/Trainee
Undergraduate Level
$310.00
$250.00
$260.00
CNS Member Student/Trainee
Graduate Level
$335.00
$270.00
$280.00
CNS Member Early Career I
CNS member within five years of receiving a doctorate degree or young professional who has completed a nutrition or related degree within the past five years
$650.00
$445.00
$450.00
CNS Member Early Career II
CNS member within six to ten years of receiving a doctorate degree or young professional who has completed a nutrition or related degree within the past six to ten years
$695.00
$450.00
$470.00
CNS Member Emeritus
Retired member
$515.00
$265.00
$290.00
CNS Member Active/Associate
Active or Associate member
$790.00
$475.00
$515.00
Non-member
$1,200.00
$630.00
$680.00
Fresh Perspectives on Highly Processed Foods and Health: Global Evidence and Challenges
Registration Category
Attending Conference
Regular Rate
Starting March 25, 2026
NOT attending Conference - or - Virtual FFH only
Early Bird Rate
By March 24, 2026- 11:59pm ET
NOT attending Conference - or - Virtual FFH only
Regular Rate
Starting March 25, 2026
CNS Member Student/Trainee
Undergraduate level
$80.00 Food for Health all day
(Add to conference price)
$110.00 Food for Health all day
(Conference registration not included)
$120.00 Food for Health all day
(Conference registration not included)
CNS Member Student/Trainee
Graduate level
$80.00 Food for Health all-day
(Add to conference price)
$110.00 Food for Health all-day
(Conference registration not included)
$120.00 Food for Health all-day
(Conference registration not included)
CNS Member Early Career I
CNS member within five years of receiving a doctorate degree or young professional who has completed a nutrition or related degree within the past five years
$130.00 Food for Health all-day
(Add to conference price)
$150.00 Food for Health all-day
(Conference registration not included )
$170.00 Food for Health all-day
(Conference registration not included)
CNS Member Early Career II
CNS member within six to ten years of receiving a doctorate degree or young professional who has completed a nutrition or related degree within the past six to ten years
$140.00
(Add to conference price)
$170.00
(Conference registration not included)
$190.00
(Conference registration not included)
CNS Member Emeritus
Retired member
$90.00
(Add to conference price)
$110.00
(Conference registration not included)
$120.00
(Conference registration not included)
CNS Member Active/Associate
Active or Associate member
$150.00
(Add to conference price)
$210.00
(Conference registration not included)
$220.00
(Conference registration not included)
Non-member
$210.00
(Add to conference price)
$260.00
(Conference registration not included)
$290.00
(Conference registration not included)
From Idea to Impact: Bringing Nutrition Knowledge to Life
Open exclusively to CNS Student (Undergraduate and Graduate) members and CNS Early Career I postdoctoral fellow members. Trainees must register for the conference to attend the workshop. This is an in-person event only, and space is limited to 50 participants. A combined registration option is available for the Pre-Conference Food for Health Workshop (morning) and the Trainee Workshop (afternoon). This option must be selected in advance.
Registration Category
Attending Conference
Regular Rate
Starting March 25, 2026
Pre-Conference Combo
(Food for Health AM/Trainee PM)
Early Bird Rate
By March 24, 2026- 11:59pm ET
Pre-Conference Combo
(Food for Health AM/Trainee PM)
Regular Rate
Starting March 25, 2026
CNS Member Student/Trainee
Undergraduate level
$80.00
(Add to conference price)
$70.00
(Add to conference price)
$80.00
(Add to conference price)
CNS Member Student/Trainee
Graduate level
$80.00
(Add to conference price)
$70.00
(Add to conference price)
$80.00
(Add to conference price)
CNS Member Early Career I
CNS member within five years of receiving a doctorate degree or young professional who has completed a nutrition or related degree within the past five years
$130.00
(Add to conference price)
$110.00
(Add to conference price)
$130.00
(Add to conference price)
Lobster Dinner at Waterfront Warehouse
Ticket must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold onsite. Refunds not available.
CNS Awards Banquet: Sat. May 9, 2026
Ticket must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold onsite. Refunds not available.
CNS members benefit from preferred conference registration rates! If you are not a member, join CNS today to take advantage of member discounts.
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