What Programs and Events Does the American Diabetes Association Offer?

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) runs programs and events across four main tracks: professional scientific meetings, a diabetes technology conference, youth camps, and public-facing education channels including an expert Q&A community and a podcast. The details below come from diabetes.org and cover what each offering is, who it's for, and how to take part.

Scientific and Professional Meetings

2027 Scientific Sessions

The ADA's flagship research conference is scheduled for June 18–21, 2027, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The site lists a "Save the date" notice with a Register Now link, so registration is handled through the meeting page rather than a general membership signup.

This is the association's main annual gathering for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals. If your interest is in presenting or attending scientific programming rather than patient education, this is the event to track.

2026 Diabetes Technology Meeting (DTM)

A separate, more specialized conference focuses on diabetes devices and data:

• Topics: continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), artificial intelligence, and diabetes devices
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Year: 2026
• Action: "Register Today" link on the meeting page

Because DTM is narrower in scope than Scientific Sessions, it suits people working directly with diabetes technology — device developers, endocrinologists, and diabetes educators — rather than a general audience.

ADA Camp

ADA Camp is described on the site as a set of camp experiences "designed to build confidence, independence, and connection—while creating friendships and memories that last a lifetime." Registration is currently open.

The stated goals point to a youth audience: camps for children and teens with diabetes, where the emphasis is on peer connection and self-management skills in a supervised setting. To enroll, use the Learn More link on the camp section of the homepage, which leads to registration and session details. Note that the excerpt does not list specific dates, locations, or fees — check the camp page directly for those.

Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts is a community Q&A feature where people living with diabetes submit questions to diabetes experts. The site describes it as a way to "tackle commonly faced issues" through a shared community rather than one-to-one clinical advice.

How to use it:

1. Go to the Ask the Experts section from the homepage.
2. Browse existing questions and answers, or submit your own.
3. Expect general educational responses — this is not a substitute for care from your own clinician.

This format works well if you have a common question (meal planning, monitoring, day-to-day management) and want a vetted answer without booking an appointment.

Diabetes Day by Day Podcast

Diabetes Day by Day is a podcast aimed at "people with diabetes and their caregivers," with a focus on practical, everyday content. The site describes it as a listen-in resource for day-to-day management concerns.

You can access it through the podcast section of diabetes.org, which links out to the listening platform. It's a low-commitment option if you prefer audio over reading and want ongoing, caregiver-inclusive content.

Other Ongoing Programs Worth Knowing

The homepage also surfaces several programs that aren't events in the calendar sense but function as ongoing participation channels:

Choosing the Right One

• You're a researcher or clinician: 2027 Scientific Sessions.
• You work with CGM, AI, or devices: 2026 Diabetes Technology Meeting.
• You're a parent of a child with diabetes: ADA Camp.
• You have a general management question: Ask the Experts.
• You want ongoing practical content: Diabetes Day by Day.

Dates, locations, and registration status are stated on the site for the meetings and camp; fees, eligibility ages, and session specifics are not included in the available page content, so confirm those on each program's own page before planning.