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Human Milk Institute Symposium 2026 - HMI'26

4th Annual Kohlberg Johnson Family Human Milk Institute Symposium

March 10-12, 2025
Scripps Seaside Forum, La Jolla

 

Testimonials

from participants' anonymous post-symposium surveys (n=58 responses)

 

By the numbers

  • "How would you rate the symposium overall?"

4.8 out of 5.0

  • "How would you rate the symposium location?"

4.9 out of 5.0

  • "How would you rate the organization of the symposium?"

4.9 out of 5.0

  • "How would you rate the symposium’s opportunities for networking?"

4.9 out of 5.0

  • "Would you participate in a similar symposium again in the future?"

98.2%

 

Selection of comments

  • "This is such an amazing way to connect researchers, clinicians, and industry. Thank you for making the conference about connections with potential solutions in both the medical and scientific realm. "

  • "This felt carefully put together, and it showed. I appreciated how the sessions connected science, clinical work, and real experiences without feeling forced. The range of perspectives made it consistently interesting and worthwhile to attend. Thank YOU!!! HMI Team :)"

  • "Amazing symposium. I hope to be able to attend again!"

  • "It's was wonderful, the venue, food, reception, speakers-- outstanding. Also appreciated the number of doctoral or early postdoc students presenting."

  • "Thank you thank you thank you to the HMI team for an amazing symposium this year. It was better than last year and provided a better balance between the clinical and communtiy worlds. I appreciate the efforts to make this event equitable and accessible to all interested. This is an amazing event and I'm so excited to attend every year. It's truly one of my learning highlights."

  • "I could really feel and see all of the hard work, time, effort, and resources your team contributed to make the event successful. Thank you for being one of the only spaces to bring together science and research and the community. "

  • "Excellent event. I am torn between making it bigger vs keeping it as it is....leaning towards keeping it as it is."

  • "Thank you for all your work! I really enjoyed the Symposium! It was educational and inspiring."

  • "It’s such a wonderful conference! Great speakers, location and food. Love the whole auditorium format."

  • "Excellent location, food and loved the Happy Hour!"

  • "Great symposium, thank you for your hard work and commitment."