IVU to Be Represented at Malaysia’s Health360 Summit as Dr Eric Slywitch Delivers Keynote

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA — The International Vegetarian Union (IVU) will send three representatives to the inaugural Health360 Summit on 1 November 2026. Dr Eric Slywitch and dietitian Maria Julia Rosa will participate as speakers, while IVU Honorary President Marly Winckler will attend as a guest of honour.

Held at Sunway University’s JC Hall 2 in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, the summit will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers and public health advocates to examine how nutrition and lifestyle can help prevent and manage non-communicable diseases. Its central aim is to turn scientific evidence into practical approaches for patient care and healthier communities.

Dr. Eric SlywitchDr Slywitch, Director of the IVU Department of Medicine and Nutrition, will deliver an international keynote on insulin resistance. His presentation will explore its role in the development of chronic disease and the importance of nutrition, lifestyle and early intervention in improving metabolic health.

Maria Julia RosaRosa is a registered dietitian and plant-based nutrition specialist with 10 years of clinical experience. Her work focuses on evidence-based vegetarian and vegan nutrition in clinical practice and education. She teaches in the postgraduate programme in Plant-Based Nutrition and Medicine at Plenitude Educação and has contributed to the IVU’s Vegan Nutrition Guide. She also volunteers with the IVU.

Marly WincklerWinckler, a Brazilian sociologist and longstanding leader in the international vegetarian movement, is listed among the summit’s distinguished guests. Together, the three representatives bring clinical, educational and international perspectives to the event’s discussions on health and nutrition.

The programme extends beyond metabolic health. Speakers will address the burden of chronic disease on healthcare systems, sustainable dietary change, cardiovascular prevention, mind-body medicine, nutritional psychiatry and the links between oral health and wider health. Scientific presentations, expert discussions, questions and answers, and networking opportunities are intended to give participants ideas they can apply in clinical and community settings.

A Whole Food Plant-Based Festival will run alongside the conference, with food vendors, exhibits and interactive workshops open to the public. A collaboration with Le Cordon Bleu will also introduce plant-based recipe cards created by its chefs, connecting the summit’s scientific discussions with everyday food choices.

Planning to attend: The conference runs on Sunday, 1 November, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sunway University’s JC Hall 2, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The organiser advertises complimentary conference tickets for healthcare professionals on a first-come, first-served basis; registered participants receive lunch and two tea breaks. CPD points are advertised for medical doctors. The food festival and exhibition area are open to the public, although some festival workshops may require advance registration. Smart casual dress is recommended.

For the latest programme and registration details, visit the Health360 Summit website or its tickets page.