The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, TUF, organized the 4th Annual International Symposium on World Food Day 2026, under the theme “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow.”
The event brought together national and international experts, academicians, researchers, and professionals to highlight the importance of innovation in nutrition, food systems, and sustainable nourishment. The symposium featured international invited speakers, distinguished guests, and experts from leading academic and professional institutions.
The international speakers included Dr Sehar Iqbal, Program Director of Nutrition at Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Dr Iahtisham-Ul-Haq, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne, Australia. Prof Dr Faqir Muhammad Anjum, former Vice Chancellor of The University of The Gambia, attended as the VVIP Chief Guest, while Amir Hussain Sadique, Chief Executive Officer of IFANCA Pakistan, served as the Chief Guest.
The program also featured distinguished guests of honor and invited speakers representing academic institutions and the food and nutrition sector, including the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Government College University Faisalabad, The University of Faisalabad, and other organizations.
Through this international symposium, TUF provided a platform for academic exchange and professional engagement, reinforcing the importance of innovation and collaboration in addressing contemporary food and nutrition challenges.