Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I being asked for an Invitation Code?
The Whova mobile app or web portal will only prompt you for an invitation code if you’re using a different email address than the one you used to register—or one that’s not listed in the event’s attendee list.
It’s also possible that you used a different email address for a previous Whova event (such as the 2022–2025 PBNHC), which can cause a login issue.
To fix this, make sure you’re signing in with the same email address you used to register for the 2026 Power Of The Plate Conference. If you’ve used Whova before, log out of the app and log back in using your correct registration email.
Please contact us at support@plantricianproject.org with further questions.
I am not a Medical Doctor or other healthcare practitioner, may I still attend?
Absolutely. While the Power Of The Plate Conference provides CME/CE-accredited education designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals, it is also a global gathering that welcomes health enthusiasts, advocates, students, educators, and leaders from public health, food systems, sustainability, education, policy, and industry.
Many non-clinical attendees over the years have described the experience as inspiring, informative, and even life-changing. Whether your interest is personal health, sustainability, professional growth, or driving change in your community, you’ll find evidence-based knowledge, practical strategies, and a supportive network ready to empower you.
If you’re eager to understand how food shapes health, communities, and the planet—and to join a coalition of changemakers advancing solutions—the Power Of The Plate Conference is the place to be.
I would like to register for only a portion of the conference, do you offer a single day registration option?
At this time, there are no individual day passes for the 2026 IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL POP Conference.
If you are interested in a single day preconference workshop, you can register for one at https://poweroftheplate.org/workshops/.
To register for the entire conference, please visit https://poweroftheplate.org/registration.
Will there be breakout sessions?
The Power Of The Plate Conference will feature a single, unified program with no breakout sessions during the main event. However, we are offering optional pre-conference workshops as separate educational opportunities with their own registration fee.
If you are interested in a preconference workshop, you can register for one at https://poweroftheplate.org/workshops/
What is included in my IN-PERSON registration?
• IN-PERSON attendance at the this year’s Power Of The Plate Conference and VIRTUAL conference platform- Whova.
• IN-PERSON access to all conference sessions / materials and program book
• Twenty one (21) CE credits are pending but expected to be available (if otherwise eligible). Details can be found at https://poweroftheplate.org/cme-accreditation
• All your delicious, 9 plant-based meals (including dinner, Th, F and Sat)
• IN-PERSON registration also gives you VIRTUAL and ON DEMAND access to the 2026 POP (a $599 value) until April 30, 2027.
Will there be an opportunity to ask questions of the presenters?
Yes. While time during sessions is limited, the Power Of The Plate Conference is known for how accessible our faculty are. Most speakers stay for multiple days, making it easy to connect with them during breaks, meals, and networking events.
In addition, the conference concludes with a dynamic Panel Discussion, designed to give attendees ample opportunity to engage directly with presenters and have their questions addressed.
Will we receive copies of the Conference Faculty presentations?
Within a few days of the completion of the conference, we will post all available faculty presentations. Keep in mind that due to various copyright issues, some presentations may not be available.
However, all full conference attendees will be given access to the videos of this year’s conference until April 30, 2027.
What meals are included?
For full conference attendees, a total of nine (9) delicious, resort chef prepared meals are included with your conference registration. These include the following: dinner and reception on Thursday; breakfast, lunch and dinner on both Friday and Saturday; and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
Will the meals be plant-based?
Yes, all meals during the conference will be nutrient dense, whole food, plant-based — representative of the optimal dietary lifestyle we’ll be discussing and advocating throughout the conference.
Will any of the meals contain nuts?
YES! Please read the ingredient cards carefully to avoid and potential incidents.
Are you filming the program?
Yes. We will be filming the conference and all FULL conference VIRTUAL and IN-Person attendees will be given FREE VIRTUAL and ON-DEMAND access to the videos of the presentations until April 30, 2027.
As attendees, can we film the conference?
The Plantrician Project does not allow attendees, sponsors, faculty, volunteers or any third party to film during our conference. That includes, but not limited to:
• Filming the conference sessions/workshops.
• Conducting video interviews with our faculty, attendees or volunteers.
• Broadcasting “live” or doing “live updates” from the conference location.
• Any other conduct by The Plantrician Project to be deemed inappropriate.
Please refrain from this. If you are caught doing so, you will be removed from the conference.
If you are interested in helping us spread the word about our conference and The Plantrician Project, the best way to do that is to follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn, and share our feeds, posts and pics. #poweroftheplateconference
Thanks in advance for your corporation.
What airports are most conveniently located near the Loews Coronado Bay Resort?
See the Hotel and Travel page for details.
Does Loews Coronado Bay Resort offer an airport shuttle?
No, Loews Coronado does NOT have shuttle service to and from the surrounding airports. However, there are a variety of taxi and car services that can be coordinated through the hotel’s concierge or by you directly. For further transportation information, please visit https://poweroftheplate.org/hotel-and-travel for details.
Is there a fee for parking?
Click here to learn more about parking rates.
Does the group room rate apply for any days before or after the conference dates?
Loews Coronado Bay Resort is offering a special group rate at $249.00 USD per night (plus state and local taxes). The special group rate, pending availability, are being offered 3 days pre and post conference.
THE PLANTRICIAN PROJECT WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT IF ATTENDEES BOOK SLEEPING ROOMS AT LOEWS CORONADO AS IT HELPS ENSURE THAT THE PLANTRICIAN PROJECT DOES NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR UNUSED ROOMS IN OUR BLOCK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Space is limited so please reserve early.
Reservations must be made by the "Cut-Off Date," Tuesday, X, 2026. Reservation requests received after the Cut-Off Date will be based on availability at the Hotel's prevailing rates. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY!!!
What time is guest room check-in and check-out at Loews Coronado Bay Resort?
Standard resort check-in time begins at 4:00PM, check-out time is 11:00AM. All guests arriving before 4:00PM may be accommodated as rooms become available.
The Bell Staff can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day.
What is included in my VIRTUAL conference registration?
• Attendee access to the 2026 Power Of The Plate Conference VIRTUAL conference platform.
• Attendee access to CE approved on-demand sessions to better accommodate your schedule and time zone/location. These sessions are available until April 30, 2027.
• Attendee access to all conference materials such as conference program book, presentation slides and other materials.
• Twenty one (21) CE credits are pending but expected to be available (if otherwise eligible). Details can be found at https://poweroftheplate.org/cme-accreditation.
• You will be able to access a CE approved recording of each session in order to properly claim CE credit (until 4/30/2027).
Can attendees get CE’s for attending the 2026 VIRTUAL Power Of The Plate Conference?
Yes, all attendees will receive CE credits (if otherwise eligible) through the Rush University Continuing Education Office. Details can be viewed at https://poweroftheplate.org/cme-accreditation.
Do attendees need internet access to access the 2026 VIRTUAL POP Conference and what are other technical requirements?
Yes, attendees will need internet access to attend the 2026 VIRTUAL POP Conference. Accessing the VIRTUAL conference platform will be just like accessing any other website and there will be no need to install additional software or plugins.
Specific Technical requirements include:
For the best presentation viewing experience, we recommend the following:
Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows 10
• Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome
• Broadband Internet connection
Apple MacOS
• Apple MacOS Mojave (version 10.14) and higher
• Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome
• Broadband Internet connection
Apple iPadOS
• Apple iPadOS 13 and higher
• Apple Mobile Safari
• Broadband Internet connection
Apple iOS
• Apple iOS 12 and higher
• Apple Mobile Safari
• Broadband Internet connection
Android
• Android 9 or later
• Chrome browser
On what device(s) can attendees access the 2026 VIRTUAL POP Confernce and other technical requirements?
Attendees should be able to access the 2026 VIRTUAL Power Of The Plate Conference on any device that allows them to access any website, web-based portal or smartphone apps. This includes desktop computers, laptops, smart phones, tablets and other internet capable devices.
Specific Technical requirements include:
Webcast Player Requirements
For the best presentation viewing experience, we recommend the following:
Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows 10
• Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome
• Broadband Internet connection
Apple MacOS
• Apple MacOS Mojave (version 10.14) and higher
• Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome
• Broadband Internet connection
Apple iPadOS
• Apple iPadOS 13 and higher
• Apple Mobile Safari
• Broadband Internet connection
Apple iOS
• Apple iOS 12 and higher
• Apple Mobile Safari
• Broadband Internet connection
Android
• Android 9 or later
• Chrome browser
How do attendees access the virtual conference platform?
• Attendees will receive an email with important information on accessing the Whova VIRTUAL platform on or around May 10, 2026.
• Access to the platform will be available starting around May 10, 2026 and you can log on any time after that date. The actual conference sessions will not be available until the beginning of the IN-PERSON conference on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at approximately 7:00 PM pacific time.
• You will need a working internet connection (ideally a high-speed connection) to access the conference for both the VIRTUAL live broadcast and the On-Demand sessions. All common web browsers should work including Firefox, Safari, Edge, Chrome, etc.
• If you have any problems logging on, please make sure your pop-up-blocker is turned off and you have no website access restrictions.
Do attendees need to watch the “virtual live” sessions at the times listed or may they watch them “on demand” as their schedule permits?
Once registered, attendees have full flexibility to decide when and how to participate in the virtual conference. Each attendee can engage in the way that best fits their schedule.
That said, the recommended way to participate is by following the official virtual live schedule. Attending sessions live ensures that eligible attendees are automatically enrolled for all available CE credits—no additional steps required.
If attendees are unable to join live sessions or prefer to watch all sessions on demand, that’s perfectly fine as well. However, to earn CE credits for on-demand viewing, attendees must complete and pass a short multiple-choice assessment at the end of the final session. After passing the assessment, they will then submit for CME credits.
Access to all CE-accredited sessions—whether live or on-demand—will remain available through April 30, 2027.
How soon after the scheduled VIRTUAL live session is aired will the on-demand video of that session be available?
The video on-demand of each session will be available within 48 hours (if not sooner – usually less that 24 hours) after the end of the scheduled VIRTUAL live session.
Do attendees get access to the sessions post conference?
Yes. After the conference, all attendees will receive access to all VIRTUAL conference sessions via the online platform until April 30, 2027.
If an attendee is unable to attend a session when they are live but still want to claim ENDURING MATERIAL CE credit for a missed session, they will have the ability to do so through the VIRTUAL conference platform. All CE guidelines must still be met, and attendees may need to “pass” a short, multiple choice assessment of the sessions. Attendee access to these CE accredited sessions will be available until April 30, 2027.
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