About
The Great Obesity Debate takes place at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 20:00. It looks at weight-loss medicines, obesity treatment and society.
What to expect
The debate looks at the growing use of weight-loss medicines and what this means for obesity treatment, reimbursement and society. It also asks about people who do not use the medicines and about other measures against overweight.
- US: 1 in 10 adults use weight-loss medicines
- Future medicines: more effective and cheaper
- Victor Gerdes: internist and obesity researcher
- Marijke de Vries: Medicines Commission secretary
- Livestream link appears when debate starts
Questions
When does The Great Obesity Debate start and end?
The Great Obesity Debate runs Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 20:00.
Where is The Great Obesity Debate?
The Great Obesity Debate takes place at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam.
How much are tickets for The Great Obesity Debate?
Tickets for The Great Obesity Debate cost €11 on the official ticket shop.
How do I register?
Use the registration link: tickets.dezwijger.nl
NVOO members can email [email protected] to register.
Can I watch online?
Yes. The programme will also be available via livestream.
Click the video link that appears on the page when the debate starts.
Amsterdam
Getting there
Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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