Scientific Sessions

Advance with ADA Membership at the Scientific Sessions

Learn. Connect. Lead.

The Scientific Sessions is where breakthroughs happen, and American Diabetes Association (ADA) professional membership is how you unlock the full experience.

The ADA Member Lounge: Your Exclusive Home Base at the Scientific Sessions

Elevate your time during the conference with member-exclusive access, curated networking, premium hospitality, and high-impact professional moments designed to help you maximize your experience.

The member lounge is your members-only destination to recharge, connect, and engage—located inside the ADA Hub in the Exhibit Halls B1-C (Level 1).

Whether you’re stopping by for a quick recharge or staying to network, the lounge is where membership comes to life.

Friday, June 5
Open for WIN ADA Reception Only
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 7
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 8
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Featured Events

Women’s Interprofessional Network of the ADA (WIN ADA) Reception

Friday, June 5 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Sip and Chat Showcasing Emerging Cortisol Science

Sunday, June 7 | 12:30–1:10 p.m.

Featuring a conversation between John Buse, MD, The Verne S. Caviness Distinguished Professor and Director of the Diabetes Center at the University of North Carolina and Richard S. Beaser, MD, the Senior Strategic Advisor for Educational Services at the Joslin Diabetes Center (supported by Corcept)

Elevating Voices of Communities: Destigmatizing Obesity and Accessing Care (supported by Amgen)

Sunday, June 7 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Kidney Health, uACR Screening, & The Hidden CV Risk

Sunday, June 7 | 3:15–4:00 p.m.

Listen in on a conversation shining light on uACR screening for those living with diabetes and the hidden heart risk that may be related to the kidney (supported by Boehringer)

Inside the Lounge

What awaits you

Targeted networking meetups with leaders and peers
Premium coffee bar and refreshments
A comfortable space to recharge and refocus
Seasonal berries from the red refrigerator (supported by Abbott)
Interactive experiences, such as a childhood classic giant surgery game where precision matters (supported by Boehringer)
Exclusive photobooth with a giant cover of our new journal, Diabetes, Obesity, and Cardiometabolic CARE® (supported by Amgen)

Programming will continue to evolve. Check back often for updates.

More Ways Membership Elevates Your Experience

ADA membership extends beyond the lounge. Members also receive access to additional conference experiences, including the following.

Early-Bird Coffee Station
Interest Group Meetings

Friday, June 5
9 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
7:30–10:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 7
7:30–10:00 a.m.
Monday, June 8
7:30–10:00 a.m.

Interest Group Meetings

Deepen connections with professionals who share your clinical, research, and leadership focus in the Poster Hall networking event space.

Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided. Sign up when you register for the Scientific Sessions. This event is open to all members—you don’t have to be in the interest group to attend.

Saturday, June 6 from 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Exercise Physiology, Clinical Centers, and Programs
Diabetes in Primary Care
Pregnancy and Reproductive Health
Healthcare Delivery & Quality Improvement
Behavioral Medicine & Psychology

Sunday, June 7 from 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support
Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease
Public Health & Epidemiology
Islet Biology, Development, & Function
Eye Health
Diabetes in Youth

Monday, June 8 from 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Nutritional Science & Metabolism
Diabetes Technology
Foot Care
Immunology, Immunogenetics, & Transplantation

Learn & Stay Current

Free CE courses and webinars
Journal access
Clinical and expert insights
Scientific convenings
Tailored updates

Advance Your Career

Career Center
Patient resources

Connect & Collaborate

Peer collaboration
Networking
Member forum
Interest groups

Save & Grow

Conference discounts
Member-only savings
And much more!

ADA membership elevates your Scientific Sessions experience and supports your professional journey all year long. Register now to join us at Scientific Sessions!