The ADA hosts two annual meetings, the Clinical Update Conference (CUC) and the Scientific Sessions. These meetings bring together diabetes care professionals from all levels to discuss the latest in diabetes research, prevention, and care.

Scientific meetings hosted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) offer a unique platform to connect with peers, learn from leading experts, and enhance your professional knowledge to improve health outcomes.
The ADA hosts two annual meetings, the Clinical Update Conference (CUC) and the Scientific Sessions. These meetings bring together diabetes care professionals from all levels to discuss the latest in diabetes research, prevention, and care.
Join your colleagues and industry experts at the largest diabetes conference in the world, taking place June 20–23 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. The ADA’s Scientific Sessions presents an enriching educational experience and invaluable networking opportunities to share ideas and engage in important discussions that will help shape the future of diabetes care, including the return of the Innovation Challenge, where participants present their visionary ideas in diabetes treatment and care to a panel of judges for the chance to win. Register by May 8 to save at the advance rate and even more as an ADA professional member.
The Clinical Update Conference offers three days of interactive and engaging content, covering a wide range of timely topics for health care professionals. Gain expert insights into the latest evidence and clinical practice recommendations from the annually updated Standards of Care in Diabetes, with an emphasis on practical applications. Save the date for the CUC ’26, taking place February 6-8, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas.
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