West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) 2026
General Meeting Information
The West Virginia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) provides attendees with an engaging educational experience, showcasing updates in the field, and highlighting areas impacting the Mountain State. The broad range of conference sessions will be of interest to Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN), Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (NDTR), and other allied health professionals in health care, public health, school nutrition, sports nutrition, nonprofit organizations and individuals involved with nutrition focused health outcomes.
Location:
Tamarack Conference Center,
1 Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV 25801
Date
Friday April 17th, 2026
Time
Check-in will start at 7:45. Conference will begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 6:00 pm
Registration Details
The deadline for registering for the 2026 WVAND Annual Conference and Expo is APRIL 1st, 2026.
*****No further registrations will be accepted after this date.
Registration Fees
| Early Bird: January to March 16th 2026 | Regular Registration: March 17th to April 1st | |
|---|---|---|
| Active Members | $150 | $160 |
| Retired/Student Members | $35 | $40 |
| Non-Members | $200 | $210 |
Please use this link to register.
Accommodations
There is a block of rooms reserved for WVAND at the Fairfield Inn and Suites located at 248 Harper Park Dr, Beckley, West Virginia, USA, 25801. Price is $154 for the night of April 16th. The deadline to register for the hotel block is April 2nd. Please use this link to register for the hotel block: Book your group rate for WV Academy of Nutrition
Contact
Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEU)
The WVAND ACE program will provide CPEUs for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), registered dietitians (RDs), nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered (NDTRs), and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs). Approval for a maximum of 8.0 CPEUs has been requested from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Cancellation Policy
It is the policy of the West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WVAND) to provide an equitable refund in the event that a registrant cannot attend the WVAND Annual Conference and Expo (ACE). Certain costs, including but not limited to, transaction fees, food costs, and meeting room costs, are incurred by WVAND and will be recovered as follows below:
- Requests for refunds received prior to the registration deadline date will include a 20% cancellation fee.
- Requests for refunds received after the registration deadline date will include a 50% cancellation fee.
Students, interns and retirees receive a discounted registration fee that only covers meals and snacks, there will be no refund after the registration deadline. The registration deadline date will be posted on the WVAND website and may vary year to year pending venue and food contracts.
Sponsors
Sponsorship details and registration is available here.