2026 Clinical Update Conference

Clinical Update Conference

Join us February 6–8 in Houston, Texas!

The CUC is your destination to gain exclusive insights into the clinical impact of the annually updated Standards of Care in Diabetes and have in-depth discussions on topics relevant to your practice.

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American Diabetes Association Clinical Update Conference 2026

Designed for all health care professionals who provide clinical care and education for people with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Clinical Update Conference (CUC) offers three days of education, engagement, and real-world application. As the only conference dedicated to translating the ADA’s annually updated Standards of Care in Diabetes into practice, the CUC features in-depth discussions, expert-led sessions, and a collaborative care lens.

This year’s program will cover timely topics such as type 1 diabetes, obesity, population health, team-based care strategies, and more—equipping attendees with the practical tools and clinical insights to navigate the evolving landscape of diabetes care.

Registration is Now Open

Take advantage of discounted registration with the early bird rate (ending on December 11, 2025) and enjoy even more savings with ADA professional membership. Join today.

2026 Clinical Update Conference 
February 6–8, 2026
Marriott Marquis Houston
Houston, Texas

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Committee Members

Thank you to the 2026 Clinical Update Conference Planning Committee who develop, plan, and approve the educational content for the conference to meet the needs of the Association’s diverse membership and constituencies. This team provides the leadership necessary to ensure the content exceeds the quality criteria set forth by the ADA.

(ADA Co-Chair) Osagie Ebekozien, MD, MPH, CPHQ
Chief Quality Officer
American Diabetes Association

(ADA Co-Chair) Barbara Eichorst, MS, RD, CDCES
Vice President, Health Care Programs
American Diabetes Association

(Co-Chair) Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
University of Chicago Medical Center

(Co-Chair) Joshua J. Neumiller, PharmD, CDCES, FADCES, FASCP
Professor of Pharmacotherapy
Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Joni Beck, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES
Clinical Programs Director and Clinical Professor, Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
OUHSC College of Medicine

Victoria Bouhairie, MD, DipABLM, DABOM
CEO
Parry’s Wellness and Diabetes Center

Sarah K. Lyons, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital

Alyson K. Myers, MD
Associate Chair of Faculty Mentoring and Community Engagement
Montefiore Einstein

Guillermo Umpierrez, MD
Professor of Medicine
Emory University

Mili Vakharia, APRN, FNP-C, CDCES
Assistant Professor, Nurse Practitioner
Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital