IDF Congresses are a core activity of the International Diabetes Federation, offering a global platform to discuss a broad range of diabetes issues, from latest scientific advances to cutting-edge information on education, diabetes care, advocacy and awareness.
Participants include physicians, scientists, nurses, educators and other healthcare professionals, as well as government representatives, policy makers, people with diabetes, IDF members and media.
IDF World Diabetes Congress
Held every two years, the IDF World Diabetes Congress ranks as one of the largest global medical meetings covering all facets of diabetes. Participants from across the globe meet to learn about a broad range of diabetes issues, from the latest scientific advances to cutting-edge information on education, diabetes care, advocacy and awareness.
The most recent IDF World Diabetes Congress was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 7-10 April 2025, attracting over 6,800 participants from more than 165 countries. The next IDF World Diabetes Congress will be held in 2027 in Doha, Qatar.
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IDF Virtual Congress 2023
The IDF Virtual Congress 2023 was held on 4 to 7 December 2023 and attracted over 3400 participants from more than 150 countries. The programme featured three dedicated streams offering the latest scientific advances in the management and prevention of diabetes complications, and a fourth stream focused on the impact of natural and man-made disasters on people living with diabetes and the long-term effects of Covid-19.
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IDF Congress Library
From the first IDF congress held in Leiden, the Netherlands, in 1952 to the most recent in Bangkok in 2025, the number of participants has grown from a few hundred to over 12,000 delegates from 180 countries.
Browse the Congress Library for information on past congresses.
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