Welcome to the virtual trade & information event 'Let Food Be Your Medicine'. On the 3rd of June we are bringing together Dutch, Luxembourg and Walloon organisations to engage with one another to exchange experiences, innovations and knowledge. Through this setting we will give the Dutch companies and the Walloon & Luxembourgish healthcare organisations the opportunity to meet with each other through 1:1 matchmaking.
Let Food Be Your Medicine
Over the past four years the Netherlands Embassy in Brussels has been actively engaging within the field of nutrition in healthcare. The embassy has organised several events in Flanders, exchanging knowledge and creating valuable connections between Dutch businesses and Flemish healthcare organisations. 2019 marked the year for the event in Luxembourg. Given the positive reception of the event in the region, the embassy decided to once again host an event with a focus on Luxembourg this year. Simultaneously we are shifting the focus of the event in Belgium towards Wallonia.
(Personalized) Nutrition in healthcare
Only by connecting prevention and care can nutrition become an essential part of the healing process. After all, today, 20-50% of hospital patients are malnourished. Moreover, it is known that healthcare costs for these patients are significantly higher than for patients with healthy BMI values (over twice the amount). To work on this and take it forward, we need to look at the whole process. This means bringing together and connecting governments, companies, healthcare organisations and knowledge institutions. Especially during the challenging times we live in now, there is a clear social interest in exchanging knowledge and ideas - especially across national borders.
Program
For a complete overview of the event program, please see here.
Registration & costs
The digital event is made possible by the Dutch Embassy in Belgium.
To guarantee commitment, we ask for a contribution of €250, excl. for Dutch participants. Registration is free for Luxembourg and Walloon organisations. You can register here.
