WHO
The Obesity Society (TOS), the leading organization of scientists and health professionals devoted to understanding and reversing the epidemic of obesity and its adverse health, economic and societal effects, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the leading organization for bariatric and metabolic surgeons and integrated health professionals, collaborate to host ObesityWeek 2018.
WHAT
ObesityWeek is the largest international conference on obesity. Nearly 5,000 leading scientists, clinicians, surgeons, health care professionals and policymakers will gather for the sixth annual ObesityWeek conference. Media representatives will have the opportunity to learn about the future of obesity research and treatment with more than 100 scientific sessions and hundreds of expert speakers on new and emerging obesity treatment, the science of weight loss, innovative prevention strategies, cutting-edge metabolic surgery techniques and the genetics of obesity.
WHERE
Music City Center - 201 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, Tenn. 37203
*Due to two major national events, hotel rooms in Nashville are limited. Register first for the conference and then secure your hotel room as early as possible.
WHEN
Nov. 11–Nov. 15, 2018
MAJOR EVENTS
SOCIAL MEDIA
WEBSITE: www.ObesityWeek.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ObesityWeek
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/ObesityWeek
HASHTAG: #OW2018
PRESS ROOM
Media attending ObesityWeek 2018 are eligible for free registration and use of the Press Room. Representatives of TOS’ Communications Department will be onsite to assist media representatives. Media personnel who cover the meeting onsite will be able to attend media briefings, receive embargoed materials and conduct interviews. Media representatives must have proper credentials. Learn more about ObesityWeek Media Guidelines.
To obtain the registration code, send an email to TOScommunications@obesity.org.