Soy Nutrition Institute Global (SNI Global) with support from U.S. Soy is proud to announce its noteworthy participation in the upcoming 23rd International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), taking place August 24–29, 2025, in Paris, France. Widely regarded as the “Olympics of Nutrition,” ICN is hosted every four years by the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) and draws thousands of leading nutrition scientists and public health professionals from around the globe.
At this prestigious event, SNI Global will help elevate the global conversation around soy’s role in both human and planetary health, contributing to two key sessions:
- Decoding the Soy and Heart Health Controversy: A Global Review of Research and Recommendations
Monday, August 25 | 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
This session will delve into the current state of health claims worldwide, examining their influence on consumer behavior and trust. It will also present fresh insights from a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis, critically evaluating the evidence behind soy protein’s purported heart health benefits. Join us to explore whether the current scientific literature supports these health claims, and how updated findings could reshape both opportunities for and consumer confidence in soy.
Featured Speakers:
- John Sievenpiper, MD, PhD, Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Medicine, University of Toronto
- Alan Barclay, PhD, Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritional Epidemiologist, Private Practice, Sydney, Australia
- Cultivating Resilience: The Intersection of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Nutrition through Regenerative Agriculture
Tuesday, August 26 | 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Agriculture plays a crucial role in delivering nutrients to populations by serving as the primary source of food that provides essential vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients required for human health. This timely panel discussion will explore the critical intersection of climate change, sustainability, and nutrition, with a particular emphasis on regenerative agriculture as a transformative approach.
Featured Speakers:
- Sarah Singla, Agronomic Engineer and Arable Farmer
- Tarik Eluri, Manager of Sustainability, U.S. Soybean Export Council
- Mark Messina, PhD, MS, Director of Nutrition Science and Research, Soy Nutrition Institute Global
“With so many eyes on the future of food and health, we’re honored to bring forward evidence-based insights on soy’s role in cardiovascular health and sustainable food systems,” said Dr. Messina of SNI Global. “The ICN stage offers a critical opportunity to connect science and scientists at a global level.”
For more information about the 2025 International Congress of Nutrition, visit www.icn2025.org.
About Soy Nutrition Institute Global
Soy Nutrition Institute Global is a global scientific voice of soy for human health and nutrition. Soy Nutrition Institute Global discovers, illuminates, and advocates for soy’s role in human health and nutrition using scientific evidence to promote consumption globally. For more information about the Soy Nutrition Institute Global, visit www.SNIGlobal.org.
