3rd Annual Symposium · Minneapolis · February 19, 2027
Accelerating Change: The Future of Obesity Care
A full day for clinicians, researchers, and care teams focused on where obesity medicine is headed next.
9960 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55426
The Minnesota Obesity Society's third annual symposium brings clinicians, researchers, and care teams together for a full day focused on where obesity medicine is headed next. Sessions are built around current research and evidence-based practice, led by a lineup of speakers with both local and national reach.
Pending approval from The Obesity Medicine Association for this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Beyond the sessions, the day is built for connection: time to meet exhibitors, compare notes with peers, and leave with ideas you can put into practice right away.
Agenda
The Future of Obesity Care
A full day of obesity care education: keynote, sessions, and networking.
Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Open
Atrium
Opening Remarks
Natalie Ikeman, PA-C · MNOS President
Keynote: Food Noise, Hyperphagia & Genetic Obesity
Jesse Richards, DO · University of Oklahoma
Identifying and Managing Eating Disorders in Patients with Obesity
Mary Bretzman, MD, CEDS · The Emily Program
Coffee Break & Exhibit Hall Open
Atrium
Nutrition Considerations for Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Drugs
Kayley Szondy, RDN, LD · M Health Fairview
Long-Term Obesity Care After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Heidi Bednarchuk, APRN, CNS, FASMBS-IH · Mayo Clinic Health System
Lunch & Exhibit Hall Open
Legal Accountability Strategies for Obesity Medicine Providers
Christina Funk, DNP, FNP-C, APNP · Metabolic Care NP
Talking with Children and Families about Food, Body Image, and Health
Katie Loth, PhD, MPH, RD · University of Minnesota Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Lisa Radzak · Executive Director, WithAll
Snack Break & Exhibit Hall Open
Male PMOS (MAIRS, or Male Androgenic Insulin Resistance Syndrome)
Brent Hella, MD · IMA Healthcare
Closing Remarks
Optional Happy Hour
Kip's Irish Pub, inside the Marriott
Tentative agenda. Speakers and topics are subject to change.
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Every registration includes all sessions and CME credit, breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and time in the exhibit hall to meet with partners and peers. Choose the rate that matches your role. Prices below are the MNOS member rate, a $50 savings at every level. Members, check your email inbox or the member hub for your discount code.
Other Practicing Healthcare Providers
RN, RD, PharmD, others
$75
MNOS member rate
Non-MNOS members $125
RegisterRegistration amounts will increase by $25 starting February 15th.
Venue & Hotel
Minneapolis Marriott West
Getting there
Minneapolis Marriott West
9960 Wayzata Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55426
The hotel sits just off I-394 at Highway 169 in St. Louis Park, about 15 minutes west of downtown Minneapolis and 25 minutes from MSP airport.
Staying overnight
For attendees traveling, book a room at the Minneapolis Marriott West.
Exhibit at the 2027 Symposium
Spend the day in front of 75+ Minnesota clinicians and care team members, with a table in the exhibit hall and dedicated networking time during registration, meals, and breaks. Gold, Diamond, and Platinum levels are available.
Learn About Exhibiting