Check Out the YWM2023-Virtual 

Convention Program!

The full program agenda for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters 2023 Virtual Convention (YWM2023-Virtual) is now available! This immersive and interactive educational experience will take place April 29-30 on OAC’s online platform, and registration opens March 17. This LIVE online event will present eight informative and ground-breaking weight and health-related topics over two days, all hosted by leading experts and researchers in the field.

Here are examples of just two of the exciting topics that our experts will cover! 

The Science Behind the Lived Experience of People with Obesity
Presented by: Carel Le Roux, MBChB, MSC, FRCP, FRCPath, PhD

In this thought-provoking session, you’ll discover how the testimony and perspectives of people living with obesity can be one of the most powerful tools in healthcare. Discover how we can use that data to collect new research, train healthcare professionals and change perceptions of obesity that will make treatment more effective and accessible.

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Body Positivity and Weight Management: Is There a Middle Ground? 
Presented by: Robyn Pashby, PhD

In this insightful and introspective session, you’ll learn more about the foundations of body positivity while exploring how to avoid the toxicity that comes from either side of the spectrum. This session will unpack common cultural perceptions around weight stigma and diet culture while empowering you to focus on health, wellness, and respect for your body that doesn’t adhere to someone else’s standards.    

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About OAC's Your Weight Matters Convention: 

For more than 10 years, the Your Weight Matters Convention has transformed lives as the nation's leading conference dedicated to bringing together individuals concerned about their weight and health. OAC's premier Convention now offers two separate events – YWM-Virtual (online) and YWM-Engage (in-person) – designed to meet the needs of our diverse Community! We will continue to provide science-based education and encourage community and advocacy through these two events. 

The OAC's Your Weight Matters Convention is proudly supported by multiple reputable companies in the health industry. National Sponsors signed on to date include: Platinum Sponsor – Eli Lilly; Gold Sponsor – Novo Nordisk; Silver Sponsor – Currax; Bronze Sponsors – Geisinger, Wondr Health and WW. The OAC continues to accept National Sponsors and exhibitors for its 2023 Convention events. For more information, please email [email protected]. 

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