Programme Day 1

Day 1 | 21st June 2025

Time Session
07:00
08:00
Registration
08:00
08:45
Plenary 1
Changing Landscape Dietetics in Asia: Insights and Best Practices from Thailand
Asst. Prof.Chanida PACHOTIKARN Speaker Thailand
Manhattan II
08:45
09:45
Opening Ceremony
09:45
10:30
Keynote Speech
Registered Dietitians: What's Next?
Ms.L. Mageswary LAPCHMANAN Speaker Malaysia
Manhattan II
10:30
11:00
Tea Symposium by Ace Canning
11:00
12:00
Forum: Evolving Roles: Anticipating Changes in Dietetics Field
Discussion on Latest Update, Challenges & Best Practices
Prof. Dr.Winnie CHEE Siew Swee Moderator Malaysia
Prof. Dr.Barakatun Nisak MOHD YUSOF Panellist Malaysia
Mr. Yudhi ADRIANTO Panellist Indonesia
Asst. Prof.Chanida PACHOTIKARN Panellist Thailand
Assoc. Prof.Zenaida F. VELASCO Panellist Philippines
Ms.Ma. Eloisa Estipona VILLARAZA Panellist Philippines
Ms.Gladys WONG Panellist Singapore
Ms.Ivy LOKE Panellist Malaysia
Ms.NG Yee Voon Panellist Malaysia
Manhattan II
12:00
13:00
Lunch Symposium by Ajinomoto
Implementation of the Nutrient Profiling System for Meal
Ms. Speaker
Prof. Dr.Winnie CHEE Siew Swee Chairperson Malaysia
Manhattan II
13:00
14:00
Lunch Break / Booth Visit
Manhattan I
14:00
15:00
Symposium 1A
Optimising Wound Healing Through Nutrition
Manhattan II
Symposium 1B
Optimising Pediatric Nutrition and Feeding Therapy: Advancing Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Speech Therapy in Pediatric Feeding: Enhancing Oral-Motor Skills and Mealtime Success in ASD
    Ms.Faith NG Peik Hwa Speaker Malaysia
  • The Role of Dietitians in Pediatric Feeding Clinics: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Feeding Challenges
    Ms.Fatimah Amirah ZAKARIA Speaker Malaysia
  • Q&A
Bronx V
15:00
16:15
Symposium 2A
Beyond Diet and Lifestyle: Integrating Anti-Obesity Medications into Obesity Management
MYOS x MDA Collaboration
  • The Foundation of Obesity Management: Why Diet Is Important but Not Enough?
  • The Role of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOM) in Current Obesity Management
  • AOM as an Adjunct to Bariatric Surgery: Enhancing Long-Term Outcomes
  • Q&A
Manhattan II
Symposium 2B
The Role of AI in Personalised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
  • Revolutionising Dietetics Practice: AI-Driven NCP Tool
    Ms.Jamilah ABDUL JAMIL Speaker Malaysia
  • Harnessing AI in Dietetics: Optimising the Nutrition Care Process Like Never Before
    Mr.Alvin LIM Jun Hao Speaker Malaysia
  • Q&A
Bronx V
16:15
16:45
Afternoon Tea Break & Booths Visit
16:45
19:00
MDA Annual General Meeting
Manhattan II