Late Breaking Abstract Submission Site Now Open!

The Scientific Sessions Planning Committee invites you to submit your research to the Late Breaking Abstract program. The Late Breaking Abstract program allows for later submissions of newly completed research and clinical trials. Abstracts must describe noteworthy and timely research advances that have not been previously published or presented.

Visit our Abstracts page for information on how to submit your Late Breaking Abstract.

Late Breaking Abstract submissions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 13.

Early Bird Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching

Make sure to register by Thursday, February 23 to take advantage of the Early Bird rate. Visit our website and click on the Registration and Hotel Information tabs to register for the meeting and make your hotel reservation. Hotel room rates range from $159-$309 per night. Access the hotel locator map (PDF) containing a list of meeting hotels with specially negotiated rates. Hotel reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your room early for the best selection.

Please Note: Only those attendees who reserve rooms through the Association’s official housing company will have complimentary access to the Scientific Sessions shuttle bus service.

Warning: Please be aware of companies operating on the Internet that claim to offer Registration and Housing services for the Scientific Sessions. They are not affiliated with the ADA and do not offer any services on our behalf. Registration and Housing should only be accessed from the ADA’s website, scientificsessions.diabetes.org and reserved through ADA’s official registration and housing provider, CMR.

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Earn Up to 35 Continuing Education Credits

Credit is available for physicians, family physicians, international physicians, podiatric physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, dietitians and certified diabetes educators.

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Travel Discounts

Traveling to the Scientific Sessions by plane or car? Check out the special discounts we have for you! Please visit our Travel and Transportation Information webpage to view booking instructions and discount travel codes.

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Preliminary Program

The Preliminary Program is available online. This is a great opportunity to view the sessions that are currently being planned. You can access the program from your desktop, tablet or mobile device.

Coming soon—Look for the Advance Program in mid-March for a more comprehensive listing of scheduled presentations and presenters, as well as more details on the meeting.


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Poster Presentations and ePoster Theaters

Explore over 2,000 original posters displayed in the Poster Hall on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Poster Presenters will be at their poster boards for one hour on an assigned day to discuss their research with attendees.

Be sure to also check out our ePoster Theaters, which are designed to accommodate larger crowds making for a much more comfortable and enjoyable learning experience!

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Last Chance—64th Annual Postgraduate Course—Early Bird Registration Extended!

Join us in Washington, D.C.

The Course will be held Feb. 17-19 in Washington, D.C. The Course will cover the latest clinical research translated into evidence-based treatment strategies to improve outcomes in your patients with diabetes. Discuss clinical cases with our world-renowned faculty and take home practical patient management tools that you can begin using immediately in your practice. The Course will offer 14.25 CE hours. Learn more and Register today!

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Save Big When You Join or Renew Your Association Membership

Save up to $419 when you become a Professional Member of the American Diabetes Association and attend the Scientific Sessions! Members save $320 off Scientific Sessions Registration, a discount that equals or exceeds the cost of Professional Membership. It’s like getting your membership for free! In addition, members who attend the Scientific Sessions receive free online access to the webcasts ($99 value). You can join or renew your membership when you register for the meeting.

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Diabetes Is Primary

Learn about key guidelines that are most useful in primary care during the one-day event, Diabetes Is Primary. The Association's Diabetes Is Primary will take place Friday, June 9, during the Scientific Sessions and offer 4.75 continuing education credits. This program will provide information on delivering quality care and improving patient outcomes. You can register for this program for an additional fee when you register for the Scientific Sessions (lunch is included).

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Questions?

For general questions regarding the Scientific Sessions, please contact
conventionoperations@diabetes.org.

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