First edition · Paris · 27 and 28 March 2027
French Metabolic Summit
Why this summit
Metabolism, the common denominator
A growing body of evidence shows that metabolism is a common denominator across many chronic conditions. Yet this dimension remains under-explored in everyday clinical practice.
The French Metabolic Summit was created to address this need, around conditions that share a common metabolic origin: obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative disease and psychiatric disorders.
A conference designed to
- Understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of metabolism
- Bring academic research and clinical practice into dialogue
- Offer tools that can be applied directly in consultation
An initiative of Dr Anne Lucas, PharmD, founder of the CCM3P private training programmes (La Micronutrition 2.0), member of the teaching committee of the DIUE MAPS at Paris Cité Faculty of Medicine, alongside Professor Vincenzo Castronovo, MD, PhD.
International speakers
An exceptional line-up
For its first edition, the French Metabolic Summit brings together internationally recognised academics and clinicians, combining academic research, clinical expertise and field practice.
Patron of the first edition
Pr Vincenzo Castronovo, MD, PhD
Doctor of medicine, specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics, breast physician and oncologist, doctor of experimental biomedical sciences, honorary professor and founder of the DUE MAPS.
Opening talk on mitochondrial medicine, the fundamental basis for understanding chronic and metabolic disease. He has agreed to be the patron of this first edition.
Internationally renowned academics
Dr Benjamin Bikman
PhD
World-leading specialist in insulin resistance · Brigham Young University
Pr Paul Reynolds
PhD
Specialist in carbonyl stress · Brigham Young University
Dr Andrew Koutnik
PhD
Exercise physiology and metabolic adaptations
Clinical experts
Dr Boris Dufournet
MD
Neurologist
Dr Florence Dufournet
MD, PhD
Psychiatrist · former registered midwife
Functional and field-based approach
Dr Anne Lucas
PharmD
Metabolic biomarkers
Émilie Hébert
Naturopath
Functional nutrition
David D'Hondt
Sports coach
Physical activity and metabolic health
Key themes
Connecting fundamental science and clinical application
The French Metabolic Summit will explore the links between metabolism and chronic disease across several major themes.
Metabolism and chronic disease
- Overweight and obesity
- Metabolic syndrome
- Type 2 diabetes
- GLP-1 and GIP analogues
Brain metabolism
- Mental health and depressive disorders
- Neurocognitive health: Alzheimer's disease and ApoE genetic polymorphism
Mitochondrial medicine
- Mitochondrial function
- Carbonyl stress
Pro-metabolic health therapeutic approaches
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
- Functional biology
Metabolic approaches in women's health
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Programme
Two days, ten talks
Saturday to understand the mechanisms, Sunday to apply them in clinical practice, framed by an opening and closing of the summit.
Friday 26 March
Summit Opening
19:00 – 22:00
Access reserved for VIP Gold Pass holders
A special moment to launch this first edition.
- Welcome cocktail
- Meet the speakers, guest experts and our sponsor partners
- Networking among health professionals
- Book signing
- An immediate immersion into the world of the French Metabolic Summit
Saturday 27 March, Day 1
Understanding the mechanisms
08:30 – 18:30
A day devoted to the scientific foundations of metabolic health, to challenge preconceived ideas and understand the key mechanisms. Not forgetting the Grand Quiz 2.0: it's your turn to play!
- Talk 1Dr Boris Dufournet (MD)
Critical appraisal of the scientific literature
Learning to analyse, interpret and question scientific data.
Q&A session - Talk 2Professor Vincenzo Castronovo (MD, PhD)
Mitochondrial medicine at the heart of metabolic health
Understanding the central role of mitochondria in diseases of civilisation.
Myth or RealityQ&A session - Talk 3Professor Benjamin Bikman (PhD)
Insulin resistance: the hidden driver of metabolic disorders
Focus: GLP-1 analogues.
Myth or RealityQ&A session - Talk 4Professor Paul Reynolds (PhD)
Carbonyl stress and glycation: the great accelerators of metabolic ageing
Focus: muscle.
Myth or RealityQ&A session - Talk 5Dr Florence Dufournet (MD, PhD, registered midwife)
Metabolic approaches to pregnancy and breastfeeding
Myth or RealityQ&A session
Saturday evening · Gala dinner (20:00 – 23:00): a dinner on a barge, with privileged exchanges with the speakers, guest experts and sponsor partners. A moment of sharing and conviviality, to celebrate together this wonderful revolution in metabolic health. Open only to VIP and VIP Gold Pass holders.
Sunday 28 March, Day 2
Applying it in clinical practice
08:30 – 18:30
- Talk 6Dr Florence & Dr Boris Dufournet
Joint case study: a metabolic approach to mental and neurodegenerative disorders
Focus: depression, Alzheimer's disease and ApoE.
Myth or RealityQ&A session - Talk 7Professor Andrew Koutnik (PhD)
Nutrition and performance: rethinking endurance models
Focus: HFLC and ketogenic diets.
Myth or RealityQ&A session - Talk 8Dr Anne Lucas (PharmD)
Functional biology at the heart of metabolic health
Q&A session - Talk 9Émilie Hébert (naturopath)
Functional nutrition as a therapeutic lever in metabolic health
Q&A session - Talk 10David D'Hondt (sports coach)
Physical activity as a pillar of metabolic health
Q&A session
The Grand Quiz 2.0: results and prize-giving. Sunday evening · Summit closing (20:00 – 23:00): closing cocktail, final exchanges with the speakers, guest experts and sponsor partners. Reserved for VIP Gold Pass holders.
A unique scientific experience
What makes this programme unique
The French Metabolic Summit was designed to foster exchange between researchers and clinicians, with high-level talks and sessions directly applicable in consultation.
- 10 high-level talks
- An alternation between fundamental science and clinical practice
- "Myth or Reality" sessions to dismantle misconceptions
- Q&A sessions to consolidate learning
- An immersive, human experience
Who the summit is for
Metabolic health professionals
The conference is aimed at professionals involved in the management of chronic disease, and more broadly at any practitioner wishing to deepen their understanding of human metabolism.
- Doctors
- Pharmacists
- Nutritionists
- Dietitians
- Physiotherapists
- Osteopaths
- Nurses
- Naturopaths
- Sports coaches
The FMS in numbers
A first edition to match the ambition
350
In-person attendees
Hundreds
Remote attendees
9
International speakers
10
Talks
2
Days of conference
Ticketing
Choose your experience
Several access options are available so everyone can take part according to their constraints. À la carte options: gala evening (€150), opening cocktail (€100), closing cocktail (€100).
Remote Pass
327 €
The summit live, wherever you are in the world.
- Live streaming access to all talks
- Access to the full scientific programme
- Follow every intervention by the international experts
- Access to conference replays
Not included
- Participation in the Grand Quiz 2.0
- Access to in-person events (cocktails, gala, networking)
Classic Pass
397 €
The full in-person experience.
- All talks on 27 and 28 March 2027
- Full summit programme
- Participation in the Grand Quiz 2.0
- Access to conference replays
VIP Pass
497 €
The in-person experience extended with moments of conviviality.
- All the benefits of the Classic Pass
- Access to the summit gala evening
- Access to talk replays
VIP Gold Pass
597 €
The most complete and immersive experience.
- All the benefits of the VIP Pass
- Access to the opening cocktail
- Access to the closing cocktail
- Lunch with guest experts
- Access to conference replays
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They support the Summit
The French Metabolic Summit is made possible thanks to the commitment of its partners and sponsors.
Our Gold sponsors
Our Classic sponsors
Our Food sponsors
Our Tech sponsors
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