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History

The Lillian Fountain Smith Conference honors Mrs. Smith, a 1918 graduate in home economics at Colorado State University (then Colorado A&M). Recognizing the importance of nutrition in her own life and the lives of her family members, Mrs. Smith chose to assist the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University in improving and extending its nutrition outreach activities.

The Lillian Fountain Smith Conference was first made possible with charitable gifts from the Lillian Fountain Smith Trust, established by Mr. and Mrs. J. Fish Smith. The conference – including the affordable registration costs – is now sustained by the Lillian Fountain Smith Conference Endowment, established with a bequest from Mrs. Smith’s estate. People have attended this conference from across the United States during the past three decades. It is an honor to continue this legacy.

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Conference Registration Options

Please check back, more information on how to register for the 2025 Lillian Fountain Smith Conference is coming soon!

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2025 Conference Speakers

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Lillian Fountain Smith Nutrition Conference

Earn Continuing Education Credits

The 2025 Lillian Fountain Smith Nutrition Conference will be offering CEUs for the conference workshops. Participation in a workshop will earn you 1.5 CEU and there are 9 total CEU’s available during the conference.

Planning Committee

Conference Coordinators

  • Chris Gentile, Department Head
  • Christine Forster, Big Deal Company
  • Zara Hopkins, Program Coordinator
  • Cliff Choury, Business Officer

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We are grateful for your contribution and your commitment to furthering knowledge in food and nutrition.