Thank you to everyone who made TKRC 2026 an incredible gathering of the teaching kitchen community!

2026 Teaching Kitchen Research Conference

September 23-24, 2026 | Boston

The 2026 Teaching Kitchen Research Conference (TKRC) brought together approximately 360 researchers, clinicians, chefs, educators, and program leaders in Boston and online, representing 39 states and 11 countries.

Across two days, the conference featured 60 speakers—including presenters of 37 oral research abstracts alongside invited speakers—and 44 poster presentations, highlighting the latest research, innovative programs, and emerging opportunities to advance the science and practice of teaching kitchens.

Thank you to our speakers, presenters, partners, sponsors, and attendees for making TKRC 2026 such a meaningful opportunity for learning, collaboration, and connection across the global teaching kitchen community.

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“I learned that this movement is strong and moving with momentum. I will be taking this inspiration to refuel the passion with which I do my work and make sure to gather data and publish on the efficacy of teaching kitchens.”

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I was very impressed with the caliber of the speakers - their knowledge, their passion and their credentials. I felt as though I was given access to a depth that I didn't know was available in this space.

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I can't tell you how grateful I am for this conference as it allowed a platform where I could connect with ‘my people’ while also connecting with other academics or policy makers I would not otherwise have access to.

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The focus on diversity and health equity was valuable and will increase my awareness of this in our program.

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Funny, it took one quote ....not having a teaching kitchen to teach about nutrition is like not having a surgical room for resident doctors learning how to operate. That was enough to spark my passion to aggressively (in a nice way) speak up at my institution to go for a teaching kitchen.

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