In November 2026, school meal leaders from around the world are invited to Lusaka, Zambia - home to one of Africa’s most dynamic and inspiring school meal programs. Together, we’ll learn from Zambia’s journey and the global movement to ensure every child has access to a nutritious and tasty school meal.
Download the 2026 Global Child Nutrition Forum general invitation document to learn more
Learn MoreRegistrations fees vary depending on participant type and registration date. Please see the chart below for more information.
| PARTICIPANT TYPE | REGISTRATION DATE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird May 1 st - June 30 th 2026 | Regular Registration July 1 st - September 30 th | Late Registration October 1 st - October 31 st | |
| Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) Government Representative | $100 | $350 | $450 |
| High-income Government Representative | $400 | $500 | $650 |
| UN / NGO / CSO / Academia / Individual | $400 | $500 | $650 |
| Private Sector | $700 | $900 | $1,100 |
*This category is available only to LMIC government representatives who have already secured approval and funding to attend the Forum.
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The Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) serves as the primary host and lead sponsor of the Global Child Nutrition Forum. GCNF works closely with in-country partners and relies on the generous support of sponsors to make this event possible.