Join Us to Celebrate 10 Years of Impact at the 2025 Teaching Kitchen Symposium!
About the Symposium
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact with the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative!
The 2025 Teaching Kitchen Symposium marks a powerful moment in our journey—building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural Symposium, we now gather to celebrate 10 years of collective impact through the TKC. Since its founding, the TKC has grown into a vibrant, interdisciplinary community at the forefront of transforming health through food, lifestyle, and hands-on education.
This year’s Symposium honors that legacy while looking boldly to the future. Designed for professionals across healthcare, culinary arts, research, education, and public health, this immersive, continuing education experience features dynamic presentations, panels, culinary demos, interactive sessions, and invaluable networking.
Hosted at the stunning 1440 Multiversity campus in Scotts Valley, CA, the Symposium will unite a passionate community committed to advancing food and lifestyle as medicine in both clinical and community settings.
Whether you’re a long-time TKC member or new to the movement, join us for this milestone gathering—a chance to reflect, connect, and help shape the next decade of impact.
Learning Objectives:
After participating in the Symposium, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the vital role of teaching kitchen programs in the growing Food is Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Whole Person Health movements.
- Identify opportunities to leverage teaching kitchens and local food ecosystems to bridge the gap between communities and healthcare.
- Create strategies for approaching and engaging potential stakeholders and funders.
- Acquire language and skills for creating culturally responsive and inclusive teaching kitchen programming and environments that cater to diverse learners and advance health equity.
- Implement practical solutions for improving teaching kitchen programs and operations, including integrating environmental sustainability, enhancing technology for virtual engagement, adapting curricula for diverse audiences, and refining data tracking to increase reach and effectiveness.
Program Schedule
A detailed agenda, including session and presenter information, will be available soon. In the meantime, please explore last year’s program to get an idea of the type of content to expect.
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The TKC Annual Meeting for Organization and Corporate Members will begin at 3 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 following the Symposium and continue through lunch on Friday, December 12, 2025. Please check the TKC’s Member Portal and email communications for more information and to RSVP for the Annual Meeting.
Registration
Registration Fees & Deadlines:
| Early Registration
(available until Aug 8) |
General Registration
(Aug 9 – Nov 3*) |
|
| Physicians | $825 | $949 |
| Other Professionals | $625 | $749 |
| Students (limited) | $349 | $399 |
*Registration will close on Monday, November 3. We are unable to accommodate late registrations.
Discounts for TKC Organization and Professional Members:
- TKC Organization Members receive $100 off current registration rate using the discount code provided in member communications.
- TKC Professional Members receive $50 off current registration rate using the discount code provided in member communications.
Add-On Dinner Package:
Enhance your symposium experience with dinners at Kitchen Table, 1440’s communal dining room. A dinner package ticket—available exclusively during advance registration for $220 (plus taxes and fees)—is required to participate. Tickets will not be available after the registration deadline and are non-transferable. If you do not purchase the package in advance, please plan to make your own off-site dining arrangements.
Ticket Cancellation/Transfer Policy:
Tickets purchased before the registration deadline (November 3, 2025) are eligible for a full refund, minus processing fees. Once the registration deadline has passed, tickets can no longer be refunded. To request a cancellation and refund (if eligible), please contact us in writing at info@teachingkitchens.org. If you need to transfer your ticket, please notify us in writing by November 3.
Continuing Education
Joint Providership Statement:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by RUSH University Medical Center and the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative. RUSH University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statements
For Medicine:
RUSH University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
For Nursing:
RUSH University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based live activity for a maximum of 12.00 nursing contact hour(s).
For Psychologists:
RUSH University Medical Center designates this live activity for 12.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The
APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
For Dietitians:
This live activity has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 12.00 CPEUs.
Housing & Travel
Location & Venue:
1440 Multiversity
800 Bethany Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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The campus is conveniently located between Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley, just off Highway 17. The three closest airports are San Jose (SJC) (27 mi), San Francisco (SFO) (60 mi), and Oakland (OAK) (71.5 mi). Please note that 1440 does not offer an airport shuttle service, and strongly encourages guests to use rideshare services, carpools, or hire a taxi.
What Your Registration Includes:
Your Symposium registration provides access to 1440’s campus amenities, including a fitness center, nature trails, and an outdoor hot tub overlooking the redwoods. You’ll also have access to daily wellness classes, freshly prepared and locally sourced breakfast and lunch at Kitchen Table (1440’s communal dining room), all-day snacks and beverages at Common Grounds Café, and complimentary wi-fi and on-site parking. Please note: on-site dinners are an additional cost and must be purchased in advance during registration.
Enhance Your Symposium Experience by Staying On-Site at 1440
Make the most of your Symposium experience by staying on campus. Choose from a variety of overnight accommodations, including single, double, and pod-style rooms. We encourage you to review 1440’s unique lodging offerings and campus policies before booking.
Other Local Accommodation Options for Attendees to Consider*:
- Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley (1.9 mi / 5-6 min drive to/from 1440)
- Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley (3.5 mi / 8-10 min drive to/from 1440)
- Dream Inn Santa Cruz (10 mi / 18-20 min drive to/from 1440, ideal for those who want to be in downtown Santa Cruz)
*Please note that transportation to/from these offsite locations will need to be arranged by the guest, and that availability is not guaranteed.
Sponsors
Financial support plays a vital role in delivering a high-quality educational and community experience at the Teaching Kitchen Symposium. Sponsorships help offset operational costs and subsidize registration fees, increasing access for individuals who might not otherwise be able to attend.
Limited and thoughtfully selected to align with our mission, Symposium Sponsors and Exhibitors gain meaningful visibility, showcase innovative products and services, and engage directly with a passionate and multidisciplinary audience. All commercial support is managed in accordance with ACCME standards to maintain the integrity and independence of CME-accredited activities.
Click Here for Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities!
For more information about sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, please contact Katie Welch at katie.welch@teachingkitchens.org.
Planning Committee
Frank Ashmore
1440 Multiversity (Host Site)
Hope Barkoukis, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND
Case Western Reserve University
Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RDN, CDN, FAND
Compass Group North America
Ghislaine Challamel, MS
Food is in the Air
Sian Cotton, PhD
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Theresa Dvorak, MS, RD
University of Utah
David Eisenberg, MD
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Aviad “Adi” Haramati, PhD
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN
University of Minnesota
Jennifer Massa, ScD
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Allison Righter, MSPH, RDN (Conference Director)
Teaching Kitchen Collaborative
Kate Shafto, MD, FAAP, FACP
University of Minnesota
Terri Stone, MD
MedStar Health
Speakers
Coming soon!
