Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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What happens when one of the world's largest diabetes conferences suddenly has to go fully virtual?

Former EASD President Prof. Stefano Del Prato reflects on leading the EASD during the COVID-19 pandemic and explains how an unprecedented challenge transformed the organisation for the future.

In conversation with EASD TV Host, Vivienne Parry, he discusses:
- Leading EASD through the COVID-19 pandemic
- Transitioning the Annual Meeting to a virtual format
- Reaching a global audience of more than 20,000 participants
- The creation of the EASD Global Council
- Why international collaboration is essential for diabetes research
- The lasting value of face-to-face scientific meetings
- Highlights from this year's EASD Annual Meeting

Discover how innovation, resilience and global collaboration continue to shape the future of diabetes research and education.

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