IDF World Diabetes Congress 2027
International Diabetes Federation
- Dates
- April 9–12, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Singapore EXPO, Singapore, Singapore
- Expected attendance
- About 8,500
- Therapy area
- Endocrinology & Metabolism
About the meeting
Welcome to the official website of the International Diabetes Federation Congress 2027. Join us in Doha to innovate, collaborate and act for a healthier future. The congress is scheduled for 10-12 April 2027 at the Qatar National Convention Center and will include scientific sessions, speakers, e-posters and an exhibition. The organisers are monitoring regional developments and will provide updates as needed.
Description from the official IDF website.
Key dates for IDF 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission opens | June 15, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Abstract submission deadline | September 30, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | December 21, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Abstract notification | October 21, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Meeting | April 9–12, 2027 | Confirmed |
Planning ahead: IDF's abstract deadline usually falls about 6 months before the meeting. For the 2025 meeting it was September 30, 2024 (189 days ahead).
IDF 2027
- Length
- 2,100 characters with spaces; only the body and any table or figure count (title 120 characters, separate). 2027
- Tables and figures
- One table (up to 10 columns, 12 rows) or one figure (up to two panels), max 480 characters. No photographs or general images. 2027
- Who can submit
- Researchers, clinicians, scientists and healthcare professionals worldwide; unlimited abstracts per author, one presenting author each. 2027
- Membership required
- No 2027
- Previously presented work
- Work published in journals before 10 April 2027 or presented at face-to-face or international virtual meetings is not accepted; national virtual meeting encores are allowed. 2027
Summarized from IDF's guidelines, checked October 22, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the IDF 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is September 30, 2026 (confirmed), and late-breaking abstracts are due December 21, 2026 (confirmed).
When and where is IDF 2027?
IDF 2027 takes place April 9–12, 2027 at Singapore EXPO in Singapore, Singapore. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend IDF?
About 8,500 people are expected at IDF 2027.
Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 7–10, 2025 | Bangkok | September 30, 2024 |
| 2023 | December 4–7, 2023 | Not recorded |
Last updated October 22, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated or not yet announced are our projections, not the organizer's.