The iaedp Foundation Annual Symposium 2027 (In-Person)

Each year, the iaedp™ Global Symposium brings together leading voices in the eating disorder treatment field - from seasoned clinicians and emerging researchers to registered dietitians, medical professionals, physical therapists, and mental health practitioners. In 2027, we’re taking this conversation to the historic and vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, for an event designed to both challenge and inspire. For the most up-to-date information, visit our 2027 Global Symposium webpage.


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Target Audience
Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Creative Arts Therapist, Nurse, Psychoanalyst, Dietitian, Physician, Dietetic Technician, Physician Assistant
Format
In-Person Event

Sponsors

Eating Recovery Center logo

Exclusive Movie Night Host

Acadia logo
ACUTE logo
Alsana logo
Center for Change logo
Center for Discovery logo
Hidden River logo

Friday Lunch Host

Laureate Eating Disorders Program logo
Monte Nido logo
The Renfrew Center logo
Rogers Behavioral Health logo

First-Timer’s/Mentor Breakfast Host

Willow Healing Center logo

Speakers

Featured speakers
Portrait of Lucene Wisniewski, Ph.D., FAED
Lucene Wisniewski, Ph.D., FAED

Lucene Wisniewski, Ph.D., FAED, is an internationally recognized leader in eating disorder treatment and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with almost 30 years of clinical, research and training experience. An Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Wisniewski has taught hundreds of workshops and continuing education seminars around the world and has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and invited book chapters.

Dr. Wisniewski has pioneered the use of DBT in the treatment of multi-diagnostic eating disorders (MED) and is a sought-after authority on this empirically founded method of treatment, providing consultation and training to clinics around the globe. She is the co-author of the MED-DBT Treatment Manual, entitled Treating Eating Disorders with DBT: The MED-DBT Protocol, and published in 2026 by Guilford Press.

Dr. Wisniewski has earned some of the highest awards and accreditations in the field. She has been elected fellow by the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), where she has served on the board of directors and as the co-chair of the borderline personality disorder special interest group. In 2013 the AED awarded Dr. Wisniewski the Outstanding Clinician Award to acknowledge her leadership in the field and her commitment to providing the best solutions for those with eating disorders. In 2023, she was recognized as Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Champion for her exceptional dedication, influence, and social impact through the promotion of evidence-based psychological interventions. In 2024 Dr. Wisniewski was honored with the Fulbright Specialist Award, through which she served at Comenzar de Nuevo AC, a non-profit eating disorder facility in Monterrey, Mexico. Most recently, Dr. Wisniewski won the 2025 Cindy Sanderson Educator Award at the 30th annual International Society for the Improvement and Teaching of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Conference (ISITDBT).

Dr. Wisniewski is the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of the Center for Evidence Based Treatment (www.cebtohio.com), which offers therapy, training, and consultation in evidence-based approaches to mental health conditions via traditional and teletherapy platforms.

Speakers (114 presenters)

Browse the full list of speakers to view bios and associated sessions.

Agenda

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

[Add-On] The Body Project: An empirically supported, interactive body-image workshop

Chris Meno, Ph.D.

Workshop 6 CE
6:45 PM – 8:15 PM CST

[Movie Night] Partnering for Improved Outcomes: Parents, Patients & Providers with Panel

Lisa Sabey · Ovidio Bermudez · Judy Krasna · Sabrina Claudette Richardson, LMFT, CEDS · Abby Sarrett-Cooper

Panel 1.5 CE
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM CST

[Keynote] With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Closing the Research-Practice Gap in Eating Disorder Treatment

Lucene Wisniewski, Ph.D., FAED

Keynote 1 CE
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM CST

A Transdiagnostic Approach to Family-Based Care for Complex Adolescents

Laura Rickles, LMHC, ATR-BC

Workshop 1 CE
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM CST

SkinnyTok: Gen Z & ED

Maggie (Wenjui) Hsu, LCPC · Tristan Barsky, PsyD, ABPP, CEDS · Bisogno Papa, MS, RD, LDN

Paper 1 CE
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM CST

Bridging Paradigms: ED Professionals in Post-Bariatric and GLP-1 Care

Erin Knopf, MD, CEDS-C, FAAP, DBPN · Kim Williams, MS, RD, CEDS, CSSD.

Workshop 1 CE
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM CST

Better Together: Eating Disorder and Weight Management Care in Youth

Roxanne Demarest, MSPAS, PA-C · Eileen Chaves, PhD, MSc · Casey C. Levy, MD, MPH · Jamie Glodowski, MS, RD, LD, CEDS · Cristina Fernandez, MD, FAAP

Panel 1.5 CE
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM CST

Beyond CBT: Psychedelics, Mysticism & the Future of Eating Disorder Recovery

Mary Dobson, LMFT, CEDS · Frank Appah, PhD, MD · Kimberly Jane Lake,MSN, FNP-BC

Panel 1.5 CE
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM CST

Sensory-Informed Eating Disorder Treatment

Lindsay Birchfield, MS, RD, CEDS-C · Monica Starck, MS, RDN · Jack Wolfe, MSW, CSWA · Melissa Ford, MA, AMFT #131860

Panel 1.5 CE
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM CST

[Add-On] Wired Differently: Temperament, DBT, and RO DBT in Eating Disorder Care

Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, PhD, FAED, CEDS-C

Workshop 6 CE
View full agenda · 56 sessions

Venue & getting there

Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 South Prairie Ave · Chicago, IL, 60616
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CE Info

55
Maximum CE credit hours

Across 54 sessions over 3 days.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
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Symposium Code of Conduct Policy

The iaedp™ Foundation Symposium and Events Code of Conduct outlines expectations for all participants—including attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, contractors, and guests—at the Annual Global Symposium and related events (in-person or virtual).

Key Policy Guidelines

  • Respectful Participation: Prohibits discrimination, harassment, threats, bullying, unwanted sexual attention, and disruptive behavior. Expects courteous interaction across all body sizes, abilities, identities, and professional backgrounds.
  • Privacy & Attribution: Requires deidentified clinical examples and proper permission for shared material. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and subject to review and potential sanctions.
  • Recording & Technology: Recording, photographing slides, or using AI transcription/note-taking tools requires explicit authorization from the Foundation. Uploading nonpublic contributions or clinical data to AI tools is prohibited.
  • Exhibits & Commercial Activity: Educational sessions and discussions may not be used for repeated sales pitches. Unrestricted marketing is not permitted without prior authorization.

Reporting Concerns & Response

  • Reporting: On-site concerns can be reported to registration staff or via email at symposium@iaedpfoundation.com (or information@iaedpfoundation.com for non-symposium events). Retaliation for reporting is strictly forbidden.
  • Enforcement: Violations may result in warnings, participation restrictions, or removal from the event without a refund.


View Full Symposium and Events Code of Conduct

Symposium Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Requests: All requests must be submitted in writing to symposium@iaedpfoundation.com. No-shows are not eligible for refunds, and any outstanding registration fees remain payable.

8+ weeks before the event: 100% refund

6–8 weeks before the event: 75% refund

4–6 weeks before the event: 50% refund

Less than 4 weeks before the event: No refund


Registration Transfers: Attendees may transfer their registration to another individual at any time. Transfer requests must be submitted in writing to symposium@iaedpfoundation.com.


Event Cancellation: The iaedp Foundation reserves the right to cancel the Symposium if deemed necessary. Registration fees will be refunded in full, but the Foundation is not responsible for airfare, hotel accommodations, or other expenses incurred by registrants.

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