First Announcement: Aqaba International Conference for Clinical Nutrition (AICCN)
Evidence to Practice
27th-28th March 2026
Dear Conference Partner,
Aqaba International Conference for Clinical Nutrition (AICCN) – Evidence to Practice is the first clinical nutrition conference ever held in Aqaba, launched to help make the city a regional science hub for practical, guideline-driven care. Over two focused days, the program delivers case discussions, panels, and skills sessions you can apply immediately in hospital and community settings, with invited lectures by esteemed doctors from Amman, Aqaba and additional international countries.
Alongside the broader scientific agenda, selected ESPEN LLL live courses will run as an independent educational component with objective assessment and certificates upon successful completion.

Each ESPEN LLL course provides 4 CME credits upon passing the post-course test (and completing the required evaluation). ESPEN LLL content remains academically independent.
Dates & Venue
13–14 February, Aqaba, Jordan (venue TBA)
Who should attend
Physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, nurses, and trainees involved in clinical nutrition
Theme
Evidence to Practice—translating guidelines and high-quality evidence into daily care pathways
27th March 2026 - Day 1 Sessions
LLL ESPEN Nutrition in Obesity
Objective: To present comprehensive, evidence-driven strategies for the nutritional management of obesity, with a focus on sustainable weight reduction and the improvement of metabolic health. This newly introduced module for 2025 will bring the latest insights and innovations in obesity care to the conference program.
LLL ESPEN Support in Pediatric Patients (2)
Objective: Various aspects of the alterations of the metabolism of critically ill children and the consequences for enteral and parenteral nutrition are discussed. Principles of nutritional assessment are described and methods to calculate energy expenditure are given. Indications, contraindications and recommendations for the administration of enteral and parenteral nutrition are described.

Speakers' sessions will be held concurrently with the LLL courses.
28th March 2026 - Day 2 Sessions
LLL ESPEN Impact of Diabetes on Nutritional Status and Nutrition in Dyslipidemia
Objective: To examine how diabetes and lipid disorders influence nutritional requirements, and to provide evidence-based dietary interventions aimed at improving clinical outcomes.
LLL ESPEN Nutrition and Prevention of Diseases
Objective: To explore the pivotal role of nutrition in preventing both chronic and acute diseases, emphasizing dietary approaches that promote long-term health and well-being.

Speakers' sessions will be held concurrently with the LLL courses.
Participant Registration (Aqaba, 27th–28th March)
Important Notes
  • LLL pack = 4 ESPEN LLL courses (4 CME each); CME issued after passing post-course tests.
  • Group discounts apply to the conference-only portion (5–9: 10%, 10–19: 15%, 20+: 20%).
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Packages
To achieve this shared vision, we kindly seek your esteemed support, whether through logistical facilitation or financial sponsorship, to ensure the success and sustainability of this annual scientific event. I would be honored to meet with you at a convenient time and venue to discuss potential collaboration in more detail.
Gold
USD 7,500 / JOD 5,300
  • Exhibition space: 3×2 m corner
  • Priority location: High
  • 30 delegates registrations (general)
  • Industry symposium priority 1st choice
Silver
USD 4,500 / JOD 3,200
  • Exhibition space: 2×2 m inline
  • Priority location: Standard
  • 20 delegates registrations (general)
  • Industry symposium priority
Exhibitor Only
USD 2,000 / JOD 1,450
  • Exhibition space: Tabletop (1.4 m)
  • Priority location: —
  • Delegates registrations: —
  • Industry symposium priority: —
Contact & Booking Information
For booking and inquiries, please contact
Mohammad Betar
ESPEN member
+962 79 536 5243
Nida Barqawi
LLL ESPEN instructor
+971 50 600 6432
Reem Zietawi
LLL ESPEN instructor
+962 79 54000623
Join us in Aqaba!
Be part of this prestigious scientific event that will elevate clinical nutrition practice and position Aqaba as an international hub for medical education.
Key Dates
Conference Dates
27th-28th March 2026
Location
Aqaba, Jordan
CME Credits
4 credits per course
Target Audience
Physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, and nurses