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World Diabetes Congress news alert March 2009

The 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal is only 7 months away. Now is the perfect time to plan your trip for one of the largest and most important gatherings of the global diabetes community.

World Diabetes Congress news alert April 2009

We’re only 6 months away from the 20th World Diabetes Congress and we can’t wait to share our programme with you.

World Diabetes Congress news alert May 2009

The 20th World Diabetes Congress is only five months away and we are eager to share our Advance Programme with you.

News media registration open for 20th World Diabetes Congress

Brussels, Belgium
02 July 2009

News media registration for the biennial meeting of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is now open. The 20th World Diabetes Congress will be held October 18-22, 2009 at Palais des Congrès de Montréal (Montréal Convention Centre) in Montreal, Canada.

One of the world's largest medical conferences, the 20th World Diabetes Congress is expected to draw 15,000 delegates, over 400 high level speakers and more than 200 national diabetes associations from over 160 countries.

World Diabetes Congress news alert June 2009

The International Diabetes Federation is an umbrella organization of over 200 national associations, spread throughout the world. The Federation creates a powerful global voice for diabetes.

Swine flu update for Congress participants

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has received a few queries as to the impact of the H1N1 influenza (so-called swine flu) outbreak on the Congress. An outbreak of the H1N1 flu strain originated in Mexico, and was clinically identified in April 2009.

World Diabetes Congress news alert July 2009

The world is experiencing a global epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems worldwide.

Media Alert - Latest clinical trials and other breaking news from the IDF Congress

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WHAT:

20th WORLD DIABETES CONGRESS
Estimated attendance: 12.000 delegates
Over 400 speakers

WHEN:

18- 22 October 2009

WHERE:

World Diabetes Congress news alert September 2009

10,000 delegates and counting!

Visa alert for delegates

When travelling to Montreal, all delegates should make sure that they meet the requirements to enter Canada. All visitors must:

have a valid travel document, such as a passport.
be in good health.
satisfy an immigration officer that they have ties, such as a job, home and family, that will take them back to their country of origin.
satisfy an immigration officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their visit.
have enough money for their stay.

Visitors may also need: