The Scientific Sessions consists of the following types of sessions. All sessions are two hours in length unless otherwise noted.
Symposia
Symposia include three to five presentations by leading experts. One popular format is two "basic" lectures and two "clinical" lectures on the same subject. Another format is an overview lecture on a given topic, followed by three to four lectures, each focusing on a specific aspect of the research.
Current Issues
Current Issues normally consist of two presenters, each of whom will speak on the same issue. The presentations within these sessions could be related to a controversy where each speaker will take a side or complementary viewpoints.
Mini-Symposia
Mini-Symposia are one-hour presentations that include 1-2 speakers. Speakers will present on a basic or clinical science topic for a maximum of 20 minutes with the remainder of the time devoted to questions and discussion with the audience. These sessions will take place on Friday.
Oral Presentations
Oral Presentations are grouped by topic or theme and include up to eight presentations. They provide attendees with the most up-to-date basic science and clinical research data in the field of diabetes. Each presentation is 10 minutes in length followed by a 5-minute question and answer period.
Oral Presentations with a State-of-the-Art Lecture
Oral Presentations with a State-of-the-Art Lecture include up to six presentations. Each presentation is 10 minutes in length with a 5-minute question and answer period. The State-of-the-Art Lecturer is a well-known researcher who focuses on his/her current research with a 30-minute presentation to set the stage for the six presentations that follow.
Poster Hall
View more than 1,000 Posters displaying the latest investigative methods in the Poster Hall on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Poster presenters will be at their poster boards for 1-hour on an assigned day to discuss their research with attendees.
Professional Interest Group Discussions
Professional Interest Group discussions are one-hour, hot-topic discussion sessions hosted by ADA Professional Interest Groups on the latest research and care specific to the specialty. These sessions will take place on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
- Behavioral Medicine & Psychology
- Clinical Centers & Programs
- Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease
- Diabetes In Primary Care
- Diabetes In Youth
- Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support
- Diabetes Technology
- Exercise Physiology
- Eye Health
- Foot Care
- Health Care Delivery & Quality Improvement
- Immunology, Immunogenetics, & Transplantation
- Islet Biology, Development, & Function
- Nutritional Science & Metabolism
- Pregnancy & Reproductive Health
- Public Health & Epidemiology
Special Award Addresses
Each year, the Association recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in the service of the diabetes community through its National Scientific & Health Care Achievement Awards and Professional Interest Group Awards.
These awards are among the Association's most noteworthy and coveted recognition opportunities, celebrating those whose significant contributions to our cause have been national in scope and impact. Special addresses will be given during the Scientific Sessions for the following named awards.
National Scientific & Health Care Achievement Awards
- Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement Award
- Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award
- Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award
- Kelly West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology
Professional Interest Group Awards
- Richard R. Rubin Award Lecture (Interest Group on Behavioral Medicine and Psychology)
- Roger Pecoraro Award Lecture (Interest Group on Foot Care)
- Norbert Freinkel Award Lecture (Interest Group on Pregnancy and Reproductive Health)
- Edwin Bierman Award Lecture (Interest Group on Complications)
Corporate Symposia
Corporate Symposia are satellite programs that are planned and conducted by the corporate community in conjunction with the Scientific Sessions and are not part of the official program. These programs provide attendees with additional educational opportunities.
Diabetes Learning Bytes
Diabetes Learning Bytes are industry expert-led presentations/panels/roundtables. They are 20-minutes in length, perfect for busy professionals seeking to learn more while balancing a packed schedule. These will be available on demand for viewing whenever your schedule allows. Program content is the sole responsibility of the corporate supporter.
Product Theaters
Industry experts will provide insight into new diabetes services and products and demonstrate innovative equipment and technologies. Product Theater content is the sole responsibility of the supporting company and is not part of the official education offered by the ADA at the Scientific Sessions.