THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 2026 SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS JUNE 5-8
World’s largest diabetes meeting convenes more than 12,000 global experts to unveil breakthrough research and innovations in diabetes and obesity care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 2, 2026
WHO/WHAT:
The 2026 Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) takes place June 5-8, 2026, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
ADA’s Scientific Sessions is the world’s largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, bringing together more than 12,000 physicians, scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the globe. The conference will spotlight the latest breakthroughs in diabetes and obesity research, treatment, prevention, and emerging technologies shaping the future of patient care.
With more than 40 million Americans currently living with diabetes, the meeting arrives at a critical moment for public health and medical innovation. Key conference themes include advances in obesity and metabolic health, early detection and disease prevention, cardiometabolic outcomes, artificial intelligence and technology in diabetes care, beta cell replacement and regenerative medicine, and next generation therapies aimed at long term remission and cure strategies.
The conference will feature thousands of original scientific presentations, expert-led discussions, and opportunities for collaboration across the global diabetes community. Additional highlights include the ADA Innovation Challenge on Saturday, June 6, where emerging companies will pitch transformative ideas and technologies designed to improve the lives of people living with diabetes.
Scientific Sessions also serves as a major platform for the release of new clinical research, updated treatment recommendations, and practice changing science that will influence diabetes care worldwide.
WHEN:
June 5-8, 2026
WHERE:
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
Press Room: 211-213
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Website: ADA 2026 Scientific Sessions
LinkedIn: American Diabetes Association
Instagram: @amdiabetesassn
Facebook: American Diabetes Association – DiabetesPro
Facebook (Spanish): Asociación Americana de la Diabetes
Hashtag: #ADASciSessions
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Credentialed members of the media are eligible for complimentary registration to attend the conference. Media may apply for credentials at https://professional.diabetes.org/scientific-sessions/press-media-ss.
Registered media will have access to daily ADA leadership office hours and interview opportunities with leading experts discussing the latest science and advancements in diabetes and obesity care.
American Diabetes Association: Virginia Cramer, SciSessionsPress@diabetes.org, 804.519.8449
New Orleans & Company: Kelly Schulz, kschulz@neworleans.com, 504-421-0962; Rhonda Cook, rcook@neworleans.com, 504-616-6161