Live and In-Person – 155 Bishopsgate, London
Dr Georgia Ede,
Dr Jen Unwin,
Dr David Unwin and Pete Williams
Saturday 25 April 2026, 155 Bishopsgate, London
The IHCAN Summit returns for 2026 with a stellar line-up of internationally-recognised and respected speakers tackling the hottest topics in integrated health and nutrition.
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5.5 CPD POINTS/HOURS
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Watch the highlights from our last event:
We’ve invited the best so you can soak up the learning….
You’ll hear cutting-edge, evidence-based talks on topics such as neurodivergence & mental health; the microbiome (oral & gut); and AI in clinic. Whether you’re a practitioner or student and interested in elevating your approach, this summit delivers immersive learning, networking, and tools you can apply immediately. Seats are limited — don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring and transformative event.
Schedule
The event will be compered by our host, nutritionist, author, and presenter of the IHCAN magazine Podcast, Kirsten Chick.
9.30 – 10.00: Registration – including free herbal teas, coffee and an ‘energiser’ breakfast
10.00 – 11.30: Speaker one
11.30 – 12.00: Refreshment break – free herbal teas, coffee and gluten-free snacks
12.00 – 13.00: Speaker two
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch – free three course gluten-free buffet lunch
14.00 – 15.15: Speaker three
15.15 – 15.45: Refreshment break – free herbal teas, coffee and gluten-free snacks
15.45 – 17.15: Speaker four
17.15: Event ends
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
We are currently finalising the order of speakers, but the overall start and finish times will remain the same.
Title to be confirmed
Dr Georgia Ede
Dr Georgia Ede is an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry.
Her 25+ years of clinical experience include 7 years at Harvard University, where she was the first psychiatrist to offer nutrition-based approaches to mental health conditions. Dr. Ede co-authored the first inpatient study of the ketogenic diet for serious mental illness, developed the first medically accredited course in ketogenic diets for mental health, and is a recipient of the Baszucki Metabolic Mind Award. She is also the author of the bestselling book Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind, recommended by the New York Times Book Review.
Title to be confirmed
Dr Jen Unwin. BSc, MSc, DPsy, C Psychol, FBPsS
Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist. Past Chair UK Association for Solution Focused Practice. Winner of the British Psychological Society Karen Ehlert Lifetime achievement award in clinical health psychology. Co-founder of Food Addiction Solutions.
Dr Jen Unwin has spent her professional life interested in the role of hope in chronic disease and how it can be used to bring about behaviour change. Her insights teamed up perfectly with Dr David Unwin’s interests in bringing about drug-free type 2 diabetes remission. For over 13 years they have been running group sessions in primary care to achieve just that, so far for more than 150 patients. Both doctors were featured in a BBC TV documentary ‘The truth about carbs’ that was seen by 3.7 million viewers. Jen has written a book ‘A Fork In The Road’ and is part of a team that published the first ever treatment study in the field and co-ordinated an international expert consensus on food addiction.
Dr David Unwin will chair an interactive panel discussion following Dr Jen Unwin’s talk
Dr. David Unwin, MD, is an award-winning general practitioner (or family doctor) known for pioneering the low-carb approach in the UK. Through the years, Dr. Unwin has been highly recognized for his work within his field.
In 2015, Dr. Unwin was made a UK Royal College of General Practitioners expert clinical advisor in 2015 for his dedicated efforts within the areas of patient communication and type 2 diabetes.
Then, in 2016, Dr. Unwin won the prestigious NHS Innovator of the Year award for his work with diabetes patients.
From 2017 to 2018, his practice saved £57,000 on drugs for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions by offering patients a dietary alternative to medications.
Also in 2018, Dr. Unwin was named the ninth most influential general practitioner in the UK by GP magazine Pulse. Moreover, he is a clinical expert in Diabetes at Fellowship of the UK Royal College of General Practitioners where he was elected as a Fellow back in 2008.
Additionally, Dr. Unwin is the medical advisor at the popular Low Carb Program and is doing his best to spread knowledge about low carb among doctors, dietitians, and nurses.
Dr. Unwin has also written several peer-reviewed papers to strengthen the science behind low-carb diets.
Dr. Unwin’s work has been covered by BBC, New Scientist, Daily Mail, and The British Medical Journal.
‘Rethinking Cardiovascular Care: Integrating Evidence, Innovation, and Individualised Pathways‘
Pete Williams – M.Med. Sci, CSCS, IFM Certified Practitioner, Bredesen trained practitioner
This lecture examines how social media shapes practitioner and patient beliefs about the causes of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, emphasising the need to rely on the totality of evidence rather than selective data.
It reviews emerging insights into ApoB, Lp(a), nitric oxide, and the vascular glycocalyx—key factors reshaping current lipid and cardiovascular guidelines. Throughout the session, practical clinical examples illustrate how precision-led lifestyle, pharmacological, cardiac imaging, and cardiac AI-driven technology can be combined to create the most accurate personalised cardiovascular care pathways
About Pete Williams – M.Med. Sci, CSCS, IFM Certified Practitioner, Bredesen trained practitioner
Pete is an Exercise and Medical Scientist specialising in Systems Biology applied to chronic disease. In 2013, he joined the first global cohort to achieve Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) status and has served as a Clinical Innovator for the Institute. With over 25 years of clinical experience, his work focuses on preventative cardiology. This includes cardiometabolic and vascular health, cognitive decline, and vascular inflammation, integrating insights from genetics, the microbiome, and the exposome. In collaboration with DNA Life, he developed a genetic panel exploring risk across the gum–gut–artery–brain axis, reflecting his systems-based approach to chronic disease prevention and management.
Event compere
The event will be compered by our host, nutritionist, author, and presenter of the IHCAN magazine Podcast, Kirsten Chick.
Kirsten Chick, MSc is a UK-based nutritional therapist, educator, author, and speaker who offers a warm, evidence-based, and empowering approach to nutrition.
Kirsten is the author of Nutrition Brought to Life, a comprehensive guide that weaves together scientific research, practical tips, reflection, and 50 recipes.
She is also Nutrition Lead for the cancer charity Yes to Life, a partner member of Proud Wellness, and a member of professional writing guilds for both food and health.
We’re working hard on the menu, so to whet your appetite here is an example from our November 2025 event:
All food served is NGCI (no gluten containing ingredients) and dairy-free.
The Energiser Breakfast
Plant-Based Overnight Oats
Plant-Based Turmeric Coconut Yoghurt Pots
Pastrami Meat Platter
Gluten Free Bread
Vegetable Platter
Fall & Winter Fruit Board
Chef’s Choice Plant-Based Smoothie
Chef’s Selection of Two Fresh Juices
Mid-morning break
Mixed Seed & Apricot Flapjack
Beetroot Falafe – Lemon & Coriander Mayo
Chef’s Choice Plant-Based Smoothie
Lunch
SALADS
Turmeric Cauliflower Salad – Chickpeas, Greens & Garam Masala Courgettes
Plant-Based Greek Salad – Mixed Tomato, Vegan Feta, Basil & Rocket with Crispy Sunflower Brittle
SMALL BITES
Tempeh Pieces – Sweet Chili Sauce
BOARD
Antipasti Board – Stuffed Vine Leaves, Olives, Artichoke, Piquante Peppers
MAIN DISHES
Slow Braised Vietnamese Bo Kho Chicken Stew – White & Wild Rice, Crispy Shallots
Spiced Mixed Squash Mulligatawny – Red Lentils, Ginger, Spring Onions & Herbs
DESSERT
Plant-Based Meringue – Winter Fruits, Cinnamon Ginger Cream
Afternoon break
Plant-Based Blackcurrant Crumble
Onion Bhajis – Harissa Coconut Yoghurt
Mango & Passionfruit Lemonade
Expo
Demand for stands is high and we’re adding new companies as fast as we can organise, so keep checking back, but some of the suppliers confirmed so far include:
Lamberts Healthcare | Gold Sponsor
Genova Diagnostics Europe | Silver Sponsor
Pharma Nord | Bronze Sponsor
Gensmart | Bronze Sponsor
SUCSEED | Exhibitor
The Really Healthy Company | Exhibitor
Regenerus Labs | Exhibitor
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