Programme
The Programme Committee has put together a state-of-the-art programme with each of the five streams offering interesting topics presented by eminent speakers. We aim to provide an optimum congress experience to participants through the creation of innovative and interactive sessions.
Streams and Sessions
The overall programme will consist of an array of sessions in different formats separated into five major streams.
| Programme Chair | Stefano Del Prato |
| Stream | Stream lead |
| Clinical and Basic Science | Steven Kahn |
| Education and Integrated Care | Marg McGill |
| Global Challenges in Health | Jonathan Brown |
| Health Systems and Epidemiology | Juliana Chan |
| Life with Diabetes | Douglas Villarroel |
Invited Speakers Programme
Debate
These will include sessions on controversial topics in the format of a discussion in which two opposing teams will defend and refute a given proposition.
Meet-the-expert
These sessions will provide the opportunity for participants to interact with one or more experts on a specific topic.
Open Forum
A topic of common interest will be introduced for discussion between a speaker and participants. Participants may put forward new ideas and question the speaker at any point.
Speakers' Corner
These are informal sessions for the critical evaluation and analysis of a topic by the speaker. Participants may question the speaker at the end of the lecture.
Symposium
Symposia will include latest findings in diabetes research, and current issues in therapy and education, as well as exploring subjects related to the organizational, economic and personal impact of diabetes.
Teaching Lecture
Recognized experts will give educational lectures on specified topics. This format will combine a lecture with audience interaction.
Workshop
Workshops will include the discussion of specific topics accompanied by practical demonstrations, problem-solving or hands-on training sessions.
Abstract Programme
Oral Presentation
Some accepted abstracts will be chosen for oral presentations enabling authors to communicate their findings to a global audience.
Poster Discussion
An array of accepted abstracts will be chosen for poster discussion sessions. Authors will present and discuss their findings with a small group. The sessions will take place from 12:00 – 14:00. Headsets will be provided for the audience.
Poster Display
A collection of accepted abstracts will be displayed as posters. Presenting authors should attend to their posters from 12:00-14:00.