Culinary Medicine Conference

The Inaugural Asian Culinary Medicine Conference marks a groundbreaking gathering of healthcare professionals, culinary experts, educators, and community leaders united by the vision of integrating food and nutrition into the core of healthcare practice. This pioneering event will feature expert-led sessions, live cooking demonstrations, evidence-based workshops, and networking opportunities—showcasing how culinary medicine can prevent disease, promote wellness, and foster sustainable health solutions across Asia.

Schedule/Venue:
  • September 21, 2025 (8:30am to 5:00pm)

  • Life Hope Center, 6XC9+64J, 224 Aguinaldo Hwy, Silang, Cavite

Virtual Conference Registration

OPEN UNTIL 6:00 PM - SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 ONLY. Your registration fee provides the following access to a comprehensive and enriching conference experience, including:

  • Virtual Conference Access

  • On-Demand Conference Access – Gain access to recorded sessions after the event, allowing you to revisit key presentations at your convenience.

  • Continuing Medical Education Credits (10 CME) – Applied for PCLM members.

  • Sponsor-Led Resources and Giveaways – Benefit from educational materials, samples, and other items from our conference sponsors and partners.

Registration Fee:

  • P1,200 only

SPEAKERS

The Inaugural Asian Culinary Medicine Conference will feature a distinguished panel of local and international experts in culinary medicine, applied nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and public health. Our speakers include renowned physicians, registered dietitians, chefs, culinary educators, researchers, and policy advocates who are at the forefront of integrating food-as-medicine into clinical practice and community health programs.

They bring a wealth of experience from academic institutions, healthcare systems, culinary schools, and government agencies, offering participants practical strategies, evidence-based insights, and inspiring success stories. Each session is designed to empower attendees with knowledge and skills they can apply immediately in their professional and personal practice.

Dr. Mechelle Acero Palma

FOUNDER, ASIAN INSTITUTE OF CULINARY MEDICINE

Dr. Blecenda Varona

Founder, asian institute of lifestyle medicine

Geraldine Maglalang Cabello

CHEF, Culinary nutrition instructor, manila tytana college

Maria Lourdes Lesaca

FACULTY, asian institute of Culinary Medicine

Emma Caballero

SCHOOL HEAD, TAGBAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OTON, ILOILO

Marigine Otara

PROJECT OFFICER, Agricultural Training Institute

Dr. Jahnen Tanamal

Adviser, Adventist University of the philippines college of medicine

Dr. Bysshe Fernan

FACULTY, ASIAN INSTITUTE OF CULINARY MEDICINE

Dr. Laleine Alfanoso

Health director, southeast asian pacific division

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PROGRAM

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