Investigators, health care professionals, and educators dedicated to improving the lives of people living with diabetes will share the latest developments in the research, prevention, and care of the disease during the 85^th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) starting Friday, June 20, in Chicago.

“It’s an exciting event to go to,” said the Scientific Sessions Meeting Planning Committee Chair Mark A. Atkinson, PhD. “First and foremost, meeting attendees will hear the latest on scientific and medical advances on a wide range of topics related to diabetes. This meeting is also designed to be interactive, affording the opportunity to meet colleagues from around the globe, and in terms of the Exhibit Hall, to see what new advancements are occurring in diabetes care and disease management.”

The world’s largest diabetes conference begins at 10:30 a.m. on Friday with a welcome to the 85^th Scientific Sessions at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Join the ADA’s CEO, Charles “Chuck” Henderson, for a powerful conversation with Emmy- and Golden Globes-nominated actor and Diabetes Advocate, Anthony Anderson. Anthony will share his personal journey and how work in research, prevention, and care inspires hope for the future.

“The ADA’s Scientific Sessions showcases the full spectrum of diabetes science, from fundamental discoveries to preclinical research, clinical trials, and emerging therapies and technologies,” said Marlon Pragnell, PhD, the ADA’s Vice President of Research and Science. “It’s thrilling to see new ideas emerge—how groundbreaking research presented in the session rooms and Poster Hall can progress to clinical studies and ultimately become therapeutic interventions that improve lives. Many of these life-changing innovations are on display in the Exhibit Hall, where attendees can see firsthand how science translates into real-world solutions.”

Details on speakers, sessions, special events, ADA resources, the Exhibit Hall, and more can be found in the Online Planner. On-site registration is available.

“Attendees can dive deep into their areas of expertise while also gaining valuable insights across disciplines, broadening their understanding of the latest advances in diabetes research and care,” Dr. Pragnell said. “With dynamic discussions spanning fundamental science to late-breaking clinical trials, this meeting is an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and help drive what’s next in diabetes.”

The Scientific Sessions will conclude on Monday, June 23, with a full slate of concurrent sessions in the last block of the day, starting at 3:15 p.m. After the meeting, on-demand access to recorded presentations will be available to registered participants from June 25–August 25.