India to host International Type 1 Diabetes Summit 2026

Key facts

• The International Type 1 Diabetes Summit 2026 was officially unveiled at a National Curtain Raiser in New Delhi on July 23, 2026.
• The three-day summit is scheduled to take place in Jodhpur from July 30 to August 1, 2026.
• The summit is organized by The Friends of Mewar in collaboration with Breakthrough T1D and the William J Clinton Foundation.
• It will bring together leading endocrinologists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, patient advocates, and public health experts from the United States, Australia, and India.
• Key discussion topics include early diagnosis, equitable access to insulin, diabetes technologies, continuous glucose monitoring, mental health support, patient-centric healthcare systems, digital innovation, integrated models of care, and public health policy.
• Type 1 Diabetes in children has recently been formally recognized within India's national health policy framework.
• The host city and dates for the 2027 International Type 1 Diabetes Summit will be announced during the concluding session of the Jodhpur summit.