FOR RELEASE: October 14, 2025

From GLP-1s to Food Policy: ObesityWeek® 2025 Opens Registration for In-Person and Virtual Media


Media invited to attend virtually or in person for the latest on GLP-1 therapies, food policy, and obesity treatment reform

ATLANTA — October 14, 2025 — ObesityWeek® 2025, hosted by The Obesity Society (TOS), returns to Atlanta from November 4–7, offering journalists a front-row seat, virtually or in person, to the most important conversations in obesity research, treatment, and policy.

From the global GLP-1 revolution to the debates over food access, regulation, and healthcare equity, this year’s program brings together the world’s leading scientists, clinicians, and policymakers to explore how obesity is being reshaped across science, society, and the economy.

The GLP-1 Revolution: What Comes After the Hype

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have transformed the conversation around obesity care. At ObesityWeek® 2025, experts will present cutting-edge data on the efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes of these drugs, along with discussions on lifestyle interventions, access, and affordability.

Key sessions include:

  • Therapeutic Strategies for Lean Mass Preservation in the GLP-1 Era
  • Is Lifestyle Change Dead in the Age of Highly Effective Obesity Medications?
  • Weight Change After GLP-1 Discontinuation
  • Adherence to Obesity Medicines – How Do You Make It Stick?

Policy, Economics, and Societal Controversy: The Fight Over Food, Funding, and Fairness

Who decides what we eat, how we pay for care, and whether obesity is treated as a disease or a choice? This track dives into the political and ethical tensions shaping obesity policy today.

Spotlight sessions include:

  • The Science Behind Ultra-Processed Foods – Addiction, Health Effects, and Regulatory Efforts
  • Should SNAP Benefits Be Restricted to Healthy Foods and Beverages?
  • Transforming Obesity Disease Management – A Call for Systematic Change
  • Presidential Plenary: Obesity as a Chronic Disease

Exclusive Access for Journalists

Credentialed media receive complimentary registration and access to:

  • A dedicated press room with daily briefings and interview opportunities
  • A private media breakfast with TOS leadership and expert speakers
  • Exclusive one-on-one interview opportunities with leading scientists and policymakers
  • Amplified exposure, with TOS highlighting published media coverage across its platforms

Virtual registration is now available for credentialed journalists who cannot attend in person. You can attend ObesityWeek® 2025 virtually by registering here.

Why It Matters

From rising drug costs and regulation to food policy and public trust, the issues discussed at ObesityWeek® 2025 are defining how the world approaches obesity prevention and treatment. These sessions give journalists access to groundbreaking data, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and stories that will shape tomorrow’s health headlines.

About ObesityWeek®

ObesityWeek® is the world’s premier conference on obesity research, treatment, and prevention, hosted by The Obesity Society (TOS). The event unites global experts in science, clinical practice, and public policy to advance evidence-based solutions and transform obesity care.