Chicago (venue to be announced) • Fall 2025
Educate. Connect. Transform.
Build the future of care with food.
Event Overview
FOODCARE 2025 is the first annual Foodsmart-hosted event designed to bring together the most influential senior decision-makers from across the healthcare landscape—payors, providers, and key stakeholders—to reimagine the future of nutrition-driven care. Held in Chicago in Fall 2025, the conference will explore how food can be a powerful tool for improving health outcomes, reducing costs, and supporting individuals on Medicaid and beyond.
Event Themes
Food as Medicine
The clinical, financial, and human case for nutrition-based care models.
Foodcare in Action
Case studies and implementation stories from leading payors and providers.
Nutrition Equity
Addressing food insecurity and health disparities with scalable foodcare solutions.
Culinary Innovation on a Budget
Chef-led demonstrations and dietitian-designed menus that prioritize taste, health, and affordability.
Technology + Foodcare
Digital tools, AI, and data insights driving personalized nutrition at scale.
Policy + Reimbursement
Exploring the latest in Medicaid, CMS, and policy shifts that support food as a reimbursable intervention.
The Future of Member Engagement
Building meaningful, lasting connections through culturally relevant and accessible nutrition programs.
Schedule Overview
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Day 1
The Future of Foodcare
Morning Keynote: The Business Case for Food as Medicine
Breakout Sessions: Scaling Nutrition Impact (Across Diverse Populations)
Panel: Sustaining Health: The Power of Personalized Nutrition
Culinary Spotlight Lunch: Chef + RD Collaboration
Panel: Food Insecurity, Equity, and Action -or- Advancing Food Equity
Evening Networking Event
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Day 2
Innovation, Impact & Integration
Real-World Case Studies: Payor & Provider Success Stories
Innovation Lab: Tech & Tools Advancing Foodcare -or- The Tech Powering Foodcare -or- The Impact of Foodcare: Transforming Health Through Technology
Culinary Experience: Budget-Conscious / SNAP-Friendly Tasting Stations -or - Great Food on a Medicaid Budget
Fireside Chats with National Health Leaders
Client + Prospect Working Sessions
Evening Networking Event
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Day 3
Collaboration & Commitments (Half-Day)
Morning Coffee + Networking
Interactive Workshops: Foodcare Strategy Building -or- Vision-Setting for 2026 and Beyond
Closing Keynote: What's Next for Nutrition-Focused Care
Lunch To-Go: Healthy on the Go
Why Attend FOODCARE 2025?
Connect with Industry Leaders
Network with other senior decision-makers, healthcare leaders, and innovators shaping the future of nutrition-based care.
Explore Real-World Success
Hear from providers and payors leading the way in food-as-medicine strategies and learn how to bring similar models to your organization.
Experience Foodcare Firsthand
See, taste, and feel what it means to integrate food into your health strategy.
Collaborate on the Future; Leave with a Plan
Workshops and strategy sessions ensure you don’t just attend—you activate.