EASD Meeting in Milan Draws Over 16,000 Participants from 100 Countries

The European Association for the Study of Diabetes held its 62nd annual meeting in Milan, Italy, from September 28 to October 2, 2026. EASD President Francesco Giorgino opened the meeting, welcoming <b>more than 16,000 participants from over 100 countries</b>. The scientific programme featured a record <b>1,418 abstracts</b> covering basic, translational and clinical science. Themes included links between cardiovascular, kidney, liver and metabolic systems, moving beyond a glucose-centred view of diabetes, and precision medicine approaches tailored to patients’ clinical characteristics.