Ready for the Dietitians Unite magic?
Join us for our biggest event of the year that brings together passionate, forward-thinking dietitians from across the country to connect, collaborate, and create meaningful change.
On Friday May 29th 2026, we’re taking over the stunning Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf to bring you a day of bold conversations, cutting-edge insights, and real-world inspiration. Whether you’re in clinical practice, research, leadership, or early in your career, this is your space to grow, be challenged, and feel part of something bigger.
Why you should attend
✓ Evidence-based insights from leading voices in dietetics
✓ Practical strategies you can use immediately in your practice
✓ Network with nutrition leaders, innovators and peers
✓ Walk away recharged, refocused and ready to create change
"This event exceeded my expectations. Thoroughly worthwhile and I'll put it in my diary to attend next year."
"I love the energy, inspiration and colour that is the DNA of DU... thanks for the professional and personal hug today."
"Great variety of topics and the team always strives to outdo themselves each year with how smooth, interesting and value for money the event is."
“Loved connecting with some amazing people in the dietetics world and eating so much delish food (I was VERY well fed).”
Meet our keynote speakers
Michelle Bowden
Michelle Bowden is a persuasion expert and award-winning educator who has empowered thousands of professionals to communicate with confidence and lead with purpose. In this hands-on, high-energy session, Michelle will show you how to understand the art of persuasion to build trust and credibility quickly, overcome resistance and craft messages that truly motivate. Packed with practical strategies and real-world examples, this dynamic and interactive session will bring laughter, sharp insights and practical takeaways that stick.
Michelle Bowden
Opening speaker
Peter Merrett
Peter Merrett is a former chef, luxury hotelier and 2024 Keynote Speaker of the Year. Blending warmth, imagination and practical wisdom, Peter sparks new ways to lead, connect and create excellence in everything you do. Expect joyful inspiration and take home ideas you can use right away.
Peter Merrett
Closing speaker
More speaker details coming soon...
Sneak peek at our agenda
Breakfast sessions
Start your day in the best way, by joining one of our complimentary breakfast sessions:
- Session #1: Thick feeds, clear care: Demystifying home enteral nutrition. Supported by Cardinal Health
- Session #2: Not all probiotics are equal – Translating & recommending probiotic-rich foods in practice. Supported by Activia
- Session #3: Gut instincts – Understanding IBS & women’s digestive health. Supported by BioCeuticals
Business & Leadership Stream
Looking to take your next leap? Whether you're launching your own business or stepping into leadership, this stream is designed to support your next move. From starting a private practice to building influence and business growth with AI, you’ll walk away with practical tools to help you grow with confidence. It’s about working smarter, communicating with purpose and embracing new ways of thinking to support your development.
Clinical Practice Stream
Supporting clients with complex needs starts with confidence in your clinical toolkit. Are you ready to sharpen your tools? This stream explores nutrition care for neurodivergent children, early identification of eating disorders, the evolving role of CGMs, and and strategies to support intake and education when pain, fatigue or medications get in the way. Expect clear guidance and evidence-based strategies you can apply in practice straight away.
Aged Care Workshop
Turn the new Standards into action in this interactive workshop featuring lessons learnt from early implementation, dementia care, creative nutrition solutions and real-world case studies across aged care settings.
Workshop supported by Dairy Australia, Nestlé Health Science, Nestlé Professional and Nutricia.
Exclusive Cocktail Party
Wrap up your Dietitians Unite experience with an evening of meaningful conversation and connection. This intimate cocktail event brings together a who’s who of dietetics – the thinkers, changemakers and leaders shaping the future of our profession. With only 50 tickets available, it’s more than just an after-party – it’s your chance to connect on a deeper level with the best in nutrition and dietetics.
DATE: Friday 29th May, 2026
TIME:
- Breakfast sessions: 7.30am – 8.30am
- Main event: 9am - 5pm
- Cocktail party: 5.30pm onwards
Ticket details
Early Bird ends 5pm AEDT, Thursday 20th November
| Ticket type | Early bird | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | $345 | $445 |
| General admission + Exclusive cocktail party | $475 | N/A |
| Student admission | $219 | $219 |
Pricing in AUD, excludes GST. Early bird pricing is not applicable for student admission.
For event T&C’s click here.
It is a condition of entry to Dietitians Unite that you may be photographed or filmed at the event, and that your image may be used on promotional material for future events.
Venue
Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf
Level 3, 26-32 Pirrama Rd,
Pyrmont, Sydney
Please note Doltone House has two venues on Pirrama Road. Our event is at the ‘Jones Bay Wharf’ venue, not ‘Darling Island’.
Dietitians Unite 2026 is supported by
