The 85th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) offers several opportunities to engage with experts across the diabetes community.
“It’s a landmark event every year. The whole diabetes community comes together—not just from the United States, but from all over the world from all areas—to connect and share information, develop relationships, and network,” said Marlon Pragnell, PhD, the ADA’s Vice President of Research and Science. “I can’t think of a more important meeting to attend for somebody involved in diabetes research, policy, or patient care.”
A variety of events will help facilitate networking among attendees throughout the conference, taking place June 20–23 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
“We encourage everybody to take every opportunity to connect,” Dr. Pragnell said. “We have formal networking events, but the casual interactions in the hallways are so important for meeting new people and setting the idea of new collaboration.”
Networking Reception
Friday, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Get a sneak peek of the Poster Hall and the Exhibit Hall in the McCormick Place Convention Center while connecting with your peers from around the world. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
WIN ADA Networking Reception (Exclusive to ADA professional members)
Friday, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
ADA professional members can join the Women’s Interprofessional Network of the American Diabetes Association (WIN ADA) for the presentation of the Lois Jovanovic Transformative Woman in Diabetes Award and the WIN ADA abstract awards. A discussion on WIN ADA activities and networking will follow. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
Poster Hall
Friday, 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Networking Reception Preview)
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Monday, 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
All posters will be displayed Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday during the Scientific Sessions. Poster presenters will be available for discussion at their poster boards during one of the three General Poster Sessions scheduled from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Exhibit Hall
Friday, 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Networking Reception Preview)
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Monday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Engage with hundreds of exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, which also offers multiple spaces to relax and converse with colleagues. Be sure to visit the ADA booth to connect with ADA staff and learn about membership opportunities and resources.
Professional Membership Networking Events (Exclusive to ADA professional members)
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
ADA professional members can sign up to attend member-only networking events for ADA’s Professional Interest Groups. These will be held from 12:30–1:30 p.m. following the Professional Interest Group Discussion sessions on the following days:
- Saturday:
- Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease
- Diabetes in Primary Care
- Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support
- Exercise Physiology
- Foot Care
- Health Care Delivery & Quality Improvement
- Sunday:
- Diabetes in Youth
- Diabetes Technology
- Eye Health
- Immunology, Immunogenetics, & Transplantation
- Islet Biology, Development, & Function
- Public Health & Epidemiology
- Monday:
- Behavioral Medicine & Psychology
- Clinical Centers & Programs
- Nutritional Science & Metabolism
- Pregnancy & Reproductive Health
Virtual 5K@ADA—Group Run
Saturday and Sunday
Lace up anytime June 18–22 for the 20th anniversary edition of the 5K@ADA Virtual Challenge, or join the group run in Chicago to raise awareness about diabetes and the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing and manaing diabetes. Runners and walkers must register online for the 5K@ADA.
Register Today for the 85th Scientific Sessions
Join us in Chicago for the 85th Scientific Sessions, June 20–23, to learn about the latest advances in diabetes research, prevention, and care. Full in-person registration includes access to all of the valuable onsite content during the meeting and on-demand access to session recordings June 25–August 25.