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12th Annual International Weight Stigma Conference

Sat 13 Jun 2026 8:30 AM - Sun 14 Jun 2026 5:00 PM CEST Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Oslo, 0134
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12th Annual International Weight Stigma Conference

Sat 13 Jun 2026 8:30 AM - Sun 14 Jun 2026 5:00 PM CEST Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Oslo, 0134
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The Weight Stigma Conference is an inter-disciplinary event that brings together scholars and practitioners from a range of backgrounds (e.g., public health, government and public policy, psychology, medicine, sociology, anthropology, allied health professions, education, sports and exercise science, social sciences, media studies, business, law, activism, and the lay public) to consider research, policy, rhetoric, and practice around the issue of weight stigma. For more information, visit: weightstigmaconference.com

We are honoured to present our keynote speakers for this year's Weight Stigma Conference:

Photo of Lene Bull Christiansen. A white woman in a black t-shirt and black leather jacket, she has short black hair and is smiling

Lene Bull Christiansen (she/her) is Associate Professor at the Institute for Communication and Arts at Roskilde University in Denmark. She has a background in International Development Studies and Cultural Studies. Her current research area of focus is Fat Studies from the perspective of Gender and Media Studies. She is the co-author of the Danish Weight Stigma Report and has headed the Research Project Feminist Activism in Transition (FAT). Lene prioritises public research dissemination and has edited and co-written the anthology TYK (fat), which introduces a wide range of perspectives on fat lives to the general public, and has hosted the podcast De Fede Feminister (the fat feminists), which introduces themes within Fat Studies to the public. Lene has co-founded the Nordic Network of Fat Studies and the Danish interdisciplinary research network Ligevægt (weight equality).

Headshot of Angel Austin. She is black woman, her hair is up off her face and she is smiling. She is wearing a black top and large hoop earrings.

Angel Austin (she/her) is Executive Director of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), holder of the trademark for Health at Every Size® (HAES®). She promotes and protects this paradigm of size-inclusiveness in health, expressed through the HAES® Principles and Framework of Care. Angel is Black, infinifat, chronically ill, and disabled. She calls on wisdom gained in life at these historically oppressed intersections to drive policy change through the lens of liberation and social justice. Angel is also the creator of Sacred Space for Fat Bodies, an online advocacy space focused on community-centered fundraising for fat, Black folks, storytelling, and spiritual reflection. She shares tools for superfat+ people who are chronically ill and/or disabled and who are seeking support. Her work prioritizes dignity over weight loss and justice over maintaining the status quo. Angel has unshakable audacity and strives to help those she supports move from survival toward thriving in community. Across the organizations she serves, the common thread is her dedication to building a sustainable future of care for those most harmed by weight stigma, racism, ableism, and healthism. Angel lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, their Rottweiler, "Boomer", and "Sydney", their pet tarantula.

Ticket Types

  • Online
    • Standard registration: Early bird rate (until 18th May, 2026) is GBP/£150. From 19th May, standard rate will be £200.
    • Student/low income: Early bird rate (until 18th May, 2026) is GBP/£100. From 19th May, student/low income rate will be £150.


  • In-person
    • Standard registration: Early bird rate (until 18th May, 2026) is GBP/£250. From 19th May, standard rate will be £300.
    • Student/low income: Early bird rate (until 18th May, 2026) is GBP/£200. From 19th May, student/low income rate will be £250.

As a reminder, and across all rates, further reductions or hardship requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please use the Bursary Application form on our website and/or email us at stigmaconf@gmail.com. Standard bursary applications will be accepted until the date of the conference, with awards depending on availability of funding. A single Dr Cat Pausé Travel Bursary will be awarded. The deadline for applications is 14th May, 2026. Application is via the same form.

NOTE: You do NOT have to bring a print-out of your ticket to the event.

Bursary Fund – Supporting Accessibility

The Weight Stigma Conference is a not-for-profit event. Although we try and keep prices down, we realise that the conference will nevertheless be beyond some people's means. Rather than raising the cost of tickets, we will make every effort to raise additional funding through donations and sponsorship to allow us to give bursaries to individuals who otherwise wouldn't be able to attend. A Donation option is available for both delegates and non-attendees who are in a position to contribute a little extra to help us provide financial assistance where needed. Donations can also be made through our Go Fund Me page - please share this page with your networks. To date, the WSC Bursary Fund has allowed us to provide 121 bursaries and 11 travel awards. Thank you so much for your generosity. If you are interested in formal sponsorship of the event, please email us: stigmaconf@gmail.com.

Accessibility Accommodations

The chairs used in the conference venue have no arms. Online, automatic closed captioning  is available via Zoom. For other accessibility requirements, please indicate on your registration questionnaire. If we are not able to accommodate your needs, we will reach out to discuss options with you. Note, we cannot guarantee requests made less than 14 days prior to the conference.

Terms and Conditions

Recorded Event

This event will be recorded (both audio and visual). By registering for this event, you consent to this recording. Recordings will be available to delegates for viewing after the live event has ended. Content will remain available until the 2027 WSC. While we will make every effort to ensure recording availability, we cannot guarantee that all sessions will be available. We take no responsibility for technical failures beyond our control.

Cancellations and refunds

Cancellations before 31st May will be refunded in full. After that date, only partial refunds will be available. Please contact us at stigmaconf@gmail.com if you need to cancel your registration. If the event is cancelled by the organisers, a full refund will be given. No responsibility will be taken for technical failures beyond our control that prevent posting of recorded content after the event; refunds will not be given for this reason.

Location

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Oslo, 0134