Programme

The IDF Virtual Congress 2023 programme was organised across four streams:

  • Cardiovascular disease and hypertension
  • Eye and kidney
  • Foot and neuropathy
  • Diabetes in crises

The IDF Virtual Congress 2023 has been accredited with 17.5 credits by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Programme at a glance

All times are Central European Time (CET). View this interactive time zone map to see the corresponding times in your area.

Monday, December 4

Tuesday, December 5 -
Thursday, December 7

10:00 - 11:30

11:30 - 11:45

11:45 - 13:15

13:15 - 13:30

13:30 - 14:30

14:30 - 14:45

14:45 - 16:15

Scientific session
IDF Diabetes Atlas

Movement break

Satellite symposia

Movement break

Scientific session

Movement break

Scientific sessions

10:00 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:10

11:10 - 12:10

12:10 - 12:20

12:20 - 12:50

12:50 - 13:00

13:00 - 14:00

14:00 - 14:15

14:15 - 15:15

15:15 - 15:30

15:30 - 16:00

16:15 - 16:45

Scientific sessions

Movement break

Scientific sessions

Movement break

Meet-the-expert

Movement break

Satellite symposia

Movement break

Scientific sessions

Movement break

Poster presentation

Meet-the-expert

Types of sessions

Scientific Sessions
Symposium

Our 30+ 90 minutes symposia sessions will be an integral part of our congress and will be delivered by internationally acclaimed scientists in the field of diabetes care. They will display the latest findings in diabetes research and current issues in therapy and education. All symposia will include a live Q&A at the end of the session.

Debate

Hear from two opposing teams that will defend and refute current topics on diabetes. Don’t hesitate to share your opinion at the end of the debate.

Teaching lecture

Recognised experts will give educational lectures on specific topics. This format will combine a lecture with a question-and-answer session.

Seminar

Specific topics will be discussed accompanied by practical demonstrations, problem-solving or hands-on training sessions.

Interactive Sessions

The IDF Virtual Congress 2021 places great emphasis on networking and interactivity  and encourages participants to update their profile after logging in. This will help to connect with professionals who share similar interests. Our digital congress platform provides a great networking tool. By clicking on the Networking icon, you can connect with other participants and exchange messages through the chat tool or invite them for a chat through a video call.

Meet-the-Expert Sessions

Don’t miss the opportunity to address your questions directly to a leading expert. Our Meet-the-Expert networking sessions will be limited to a small number of participants to allow for maximum interaction with the expert on a specific topic.

Panel discussions

Participate in an interactive session encouraging discussion between groups of diverse panellists. A moderator will ask the panellists questions to start a conversation followed by an audience Q&A.

Delegate discussion groups

Spark a memorable conversation in our chat rooms and create your own group topic to trigger a fruitful discussion or join a pre-defined topic on the following subjects:

  • Do we understand and are we responding to the psychological drivers and consequences of diabetes complications?
  • Current and future challenges of Covid-19 and how the virus affects people with diabetes
  • Cardiovascular risks in diabetes across the globe: share your experience
  • What are the best strategies to improve adherence to foot self-care in people with and without active ulcers?
  • Treatment of diabetic kidney disease
Poster Sessions
E-poster gallery

The IDF Virtual Congress will provide you with the opportunity to hear about the latest research in diabetes care from a global audience of diabetes health professionals. You will have full access to 400+ posters in our e-poster gallery and will be able to view them during the event and up to 12 months after the Congress. You will be able to browse posters by keyword and have the opportunity to contact the abstract authors through our messaging system.

Oral poster presentation

Our best abstracts are selected for an oral poster presentation in our “Best Poster” sessions in the scientific programme.

Some sessions will also include an interactive polling feature to help expand your knowledge and exchange best practices.

All sessions will be broadcast live during the congress and made available available on-demand for 30 days after the congress. During the live sessions, you will be able to join a live Q&A with delegates and speakers from across the globe.

Continuing Medical Education

The IDF Virtual Congress 2021 has been accredited with 18 hours of CME credits from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA).

CME certificates will be available for participants after the Congress.

Programme highlights

An overview of some of the sessions that were featured during the four-day programme.

Stream
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
CVD and hypertension
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Eye and kidney
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Foot and neuropathy
Diabetes in crises - Natural disasters and conflict
Diabetes in crises - Natural disasters and conflict
Diabetes in crises - Natural disasters and conflict
Diabetes in crises - Natural disasters and conflict
Diabetes in crises - Natural disasters and conflict
Diabetes in crises - Natural disasters and conflict
Diabetes in crises - Natural disasters and conflict
Diabetes in crises - Natural disasters and conflict
Diabetes in crises - Covid-19
Diabetes in crises - Covid-19
Diabetes in crises - Covid-19
Diabetes in crises - Covid-19
Diabetes in crises - Covid-19
Session type
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Teaching lecture - live
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Meet-the-expert
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Symposium
Session title
Assessing cardiovascular risk in diabetes, pros and cons of differing methods
Cardiovascular risk in prediabetes, should we be worried?
Secular trends in cardiovascular risks in diabetes
Hypertension updates in diabetes
Going the extra mile in primary prevention
What role for GLP-1RAs or newer combinations in diabetes and obesity?
Do sex or ethnicity matter to how we try to prevent cardiovascular disease in diabetes?
Heart failure: now centre stage in diabetes
Peripheral arterial disease in diabetes, the hidden risk
Uncertainties in cardiovascular risk
Association between CGM data and risk of CV complications: debate
CV risks and benefits of vaccines in diabetes
Do we need to target triglycerides to prevent CV in diabetes?
Aspirin in diabetes – if so, when?
Epidemiology: Magnitude of the problem
Suboptimal screening
Pathogenesis and Phenotyping
Pathogenesis of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Economic Impact of Kidney & Eye Disease
Psychosocial and psychological factors - Living with eye disease and diabetic kidney disease
Patient perspective
Treatment of diabetic eye disease
Treatment of diabetic kidney disease
Standard of Care, 5- Finger-Rule
Focus on screening for diabetic complications
Central obesity and diabetic complications
The role of diet in diabetes complications
Multifactorial treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes retinopathy management in Africa
The retina as a window to predict the risk of diabetes complications
Societies and diabetic foot care
The Charcot Foot: an Update for 2023
Global overview of the Diabetic Foot part 1
Global overview of the Diabetic Foot part 2
Infection in the diabetic foot and its management
Therapies and impact on neuropathy part 1
Therapies and impact on neuropathy part 2
Pain management
Painful neuropathy
Sexual dysfunction in diabetes
International Working Group and ADA Guidelines on Management of Diabetic Foot
Diabetic foot infections
Footwear – friend and foe in the diabetic foot
Diagnosis and management of diabetic sensory motor neuropathy
Pathogenetic and pharmacological treatments for painful neuropathy
How to diagnose diabetic neuropathy
Wartime disaster care - Experiences from affected countries: Ethopia, Jordan, Palestine and Ukraine
Diabetes care during natural disasters - Experiences from affected countries
Diabetes & disasters: Are guidelines ready?
Asking for help during a disaster: Who, when, where and how?
Use of insulin and related consumables during a disaster
Who to ask for help
How to set-up a guideline
Management of medical emergencies
The pandemic effects and after-pandemic consequences on individuals' health in LMIC
Complications of Post-COVID in PWD (heart, kidney, lungs) in the treatment for PWD
Changes in the management of diabetes post-COVID - Digital Transformation of clinical services
Post-COVID public health policies for PWD
Experiences of living through the pandemic for PWD
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