MAND Advocacy Day 2026

Join us for MAND's Advocacy Day 2026, where we come together to make our voices heard and advocate for the most important issues in the field of nutrition.

This in-person continuing education workshop will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at The Maryland Inn; Historic Inns of Annapolis, Duke of Gloucester Room. For a comprehensive educational experience, there is a pre-advocacy day webinar January 28th, 2026.

Advocacy Day is a powerful opportunity for nutrition professionals at any stage to connect with policymakers, learn, and make an impact. You’ll join informative sessions, interactive workshops, and networking with peers who share your passion. Expert speakers will offer practical insights to strengthen your advocacy skills, and you’ll meet directly with legislators to discuss real, meaningful nutrition policy issues.

Whether you’re experienced in advocacy or just getting started, Advocacy Day 2026 offers something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of our profession and support healthier communities.

Event Details:

Location: The Maryland Inn; Historic Inns of Annapolis, Duke of Gloucester Room

Address: 16 Church Cir, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

2/11/25 MAND Advocacy Day, In-Person Workshop

7:30a-4p, breakfast, lunch and snacks provided

4-6p Networking Reception: Skip Traffic, Join us afterward!
We will be hosting a reception afterward for attendee networking and the February Board of Directors meeting. We will be moving to the "Treaty of Paris" room within the Maryland Inn directly after Advocacy Day for networking, light fare and cash bar.

We will hold the MAND board meeting from 5-6pm (optional for non-Board members, RSVP required). You are welcome to drop in for networking and/or to see what a MAND board meeting is all about!

Early Bird Discount Ends 12/31/25

Regular Prices Starting 1/1/26

• MAND Members $75
• Non-MAND Members $85
• Dietetic Students/Retired/Military $55

Due to the nature of the workshop, teams are organized in advance. Ticket sales close 1/28/25, no exceptions due to team assignments and headcount requirements.

Based on group size/availability MAND may allow "Late Ticket" purchases after the deadline. In the event tickets are purchased late, group assignments will not be guaranteed, write-in name tags will be provided, and the ticket price increased. Tickets will still need to be purchased via Eventbrite in advance or on-site.

*Pending Approval for 2/11/26 workshop ~7 CPEUs from CDR, pending 1 CPEU via webinar January 28th, 2025

You will need to list your Legislative District on your registration, to find it, use the link here Find My Representatives "Look Up" Tool

You can find an Interactive Google Map of the Advocacy Day location where we will start the day, buildings we will be visiting (walking), and parking options.

Find FAQs, Preparation Tips, What to Expect and more...LINKED HERE

Also, stay tuned for Maryland's Advocacy Town Halls coming up where we will discuss the modernization of dietetics licensure, the compact, and to advocate for our professional license in our state!

***Note: this event is pertinent to the advancement of the profession, students outside of the Dietetics profession may be able to attend, with some additional requirements/modifications in the schedule. For non-dietetics student attendees, please reach out to [email protected] prior to purchasing tickets.

Info: Skip Traffic, Join us afterward! We are hosting a reception afterward for attendee networking and for the February Board of Directors meeting. We will be moving to the Treaty of Paris Room within the Maryland Inn directly after Advocacy Day! We will have networking available from 4-6pm, and also concurrently hold the MAND board meeting from 5-6pm. You are welcome to drop in for networking and/or to see what a MAND board meeting is all about! Lite Fare and a cash bar will be provided.

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