Dear Esteemed Conference Attendees

I truly am excited to welcome you to the 5^th Edition of World Obesity and Weight Management Congress. I believe you will find the content, discussions, and opportunities to connect with others who are doing important work to be unlike any other meeting. The combination of bench science, social science, and applied research provides an unusually holistic view of not only the challenges we face in addressing diabetes and obesity but presents solutions, that when we work together, can make a huge difference for our communities. My session, “Exploring a new approach to fitness for people with obesity,” offers a refreshing case study of a partnership between a chronically overweight/obese client who has lost a significant amount of weight and an experienced fitness professional who co-designed a program in conjunction with the client to encourage more movement and physical activity. To truly impact diabetes and obesity, we have to open up our minds to work together to create more flexible, effective, and long-lasting solutions.