About Diabetes Kongress
The Diabetes Kongress is the annual congress of the German Diabetes Society (Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft, DDG) and one of the most important meetings for diabetology in the German-speaking region. Held in Berlin as a hybrid event with an online programme, it gives an up-to-date overview of research into the causes and development of diabetes mellitus as well as health services research, prevention and treatment. Over three and a half days, experts from research, clinical practice and science meet colleagues, health policy decision makers and industry representatives.
Event Focus
Type 1 Diabetes | Type 2 Diabetes | Obesity & Metabolism | Diabetes Technology | Insulin Pumps & CGM | Pharmacotherapy | Prevention | Health Services Research | Diabetic Complications | Diabetic Foot | Paediatric Diabetology | Gestational Diabetes | Nutrition & Lifestyle | Digital Health
Event Highlights
Around 6,000 Participants, mainly from the German-speaking countries, attend the congress each year. The programme features scientific symposia, workshops, poster sessions and industry symposia, complemented by an accompanying trade exhibition, support for young scientists including travel grants, the DDG Night as a networking evening and the Diabetes Run. Thanks to the hybrid format, much of the programme can also be followed online.
Why Attend
The Diabetes Kongress gives diabetologists, general practitioners, diabetes educators, nutrition experts and researchers a compact update on everything new in diabetes care. Discover the latest study results and technologies, work through practical questions in workshops, exchange views with health policy representatives and industry, and connect with the diabetes community from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Its mix of science, practice and networking makes it a key event for anyone working in diabetes.
Cover photo: Der Robert, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Organizer
Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft (DDG)