Explore the programme!

Welcome to the BASO World Obesity Week Conference 2026 – ReThinking Obesity!
 
Explore a range of insightful sessions and keynotes designed to deepen your understanding.
 
Delve into diverse topics and engage with experts as we discuss the latest advancements and trends.
 
Join us for an enriching experience that promises to inspire and educate.
 
  

Conference Programme Overview

Time General programme PMOC track (NL / FR) Patients & families (Infobees)
08:30–09:00 Registration and welcome coffee  
09:00–09:05 Welcome – BASO president Prof. Bart Van der Schueren  
09:05–09:35

Keynote “Incretins and reproduction » by Mojca Jensterle Sever, Univerzitetni Klinicni Center Ljubljana 
Introduction by Roland Devlieger

  
  Abstract session 1 - Pediatrics chaired by Veronique Beauloye  
09:35–09:50 Monogenic etiologies among individuals with early‑onset obesity: findings from a real‑world Belgian cohort by Julie Harvengt – Human Genetics Department, CHU of Liege  
09:50–10:05 Thyroid function indices in children with overweight/obesity : effect of central fat distribution and insulin resistance – Elise Nauwynck, Department of Pediatrics, UZ Brussel  
10:05–10:20 Rethinking refusal of Adapted Physical Activity in pediatric obesity.  Physical self-esteem as the primary driver of engagement and adherence – Julie Gretry, Physiotherapist Coordinator - Pediatric Obesity specialist   
10:20–10:50 Coffee break  
  Abstract session 2 chaired by Jean-Paul Thissen  
10:50–11:05 Incremental Value of Adiposity Measures, for Predicting Resting Metabolic Rate Beyond Fat-Free Mass – Kristof Van Dessel, Research Nutritionist at Antwerp University Hospital  
11:05–11:20 Long-Term Dietary Protein Requirements After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Using the Indicator Amino Acid Oxidation Method – Jarno Van den Brande, Master in Biomedical Sciences, Applied major with Nutrition minor KU Leuven.  
11:20–11:35 Musculoskeletal pain in individuals with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery: functional impact and biopsychological indicators, Kenneth Verboven, PhD Hasselt University  
11:35–12:05

Keynote: “Sarcopenic obesity » by Yves Boirie, Professor of Nutrition at the University of Clermont Auvergne
Introduction by Jean-Paul Thissen

  
12:05–13:00 Lunch – Posters  
13:00 – 13:30 Poster tour  
Time General programme PMOC track (NL / FR) Patients & families (Infobees)
13:30 - 14:00

Keynote : The effects of energy metabolism, PA and sedentary activities on appetite control fine by David Thivel, Directeur Laboratoire AME2P (UPR3533), Clermont Auvergne Université
Introduction by Inge Gies

  
  Abstract session 3 chaired by Nathalie Esser    
14:00–14:15 Mapping the obesity care pathway in Belgium: A survey assessing obesity guideline implementation, Lucas Schreurs, PhD VUB 14.00–14.20 
EOSS-P metabolic classification, Veronique Beauloye

14:00–15:15
Puzzle Walking tour organized by Infobees

For the patients and families infobees
14:15–14:30 Obesity-related complications among patients living with overweight and obesity in Belgian primary care: a cross-sectional study, Luk Bruyneel, Real‑world evidence scientist for Eli Lilly 14.20–14.45
Social work in the PMOC, Cindy Willems		 Puzzle Walking tour organized by Infobees
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14:30-14:45

Clustering psychological profiles of individuals with obesity & overweight: predicting weight loss after a lifestyle or information intervention, Eva Vanbrabant and Jikke Hesen, PhD students at the Eating Disorders and Obesity lab at Maastricht University

 

   Puzzle Walking tour organized by Infobees
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14.45 – 15.15 Coffee break

15:15–15:30

Coffee break
15.15 – 16.15 Puzzle Walking tour organized by Infobees

15.15–15.40
Uniform work of the
psychologists within the PMOC  with Kelly Faust and Evie Stremersch

 

15.40–16.05
Uniform work of the dietitian within the PMOC
with Valérie Uytterhaeghe

 15:30–16:30
Infobees Round table
16:15–16:45 Closing (Leadership Change), Award Ceremony and General Assembly by Bart Van der Schueren Infobees Round table
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