Overview

The Qatar Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Conference (QPEDC) is a multidisciplinary conference organized and hosted by Sidra Medicine. The conference is dedicated to advancing excellence in the care of children and adolescents with endocrine disorders.

QPEDC 2026 will bring together leading regional experts, pediatric endocrinologists, diabetologists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, nurses, dietitians, researchers, and allied health professionals to share the latest advances in clinical practice, research, and innovation.

The scientific programme covers key areas including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity, growth and puberty disorders, thyroid and adrenal diseases, rare endocrine conditions, diabetes technologies, precision medicine, and emerging therapeutics. The conference will also cover novel advances in the treatment of early onset type 1 diabetes, new treatments for some forms of obesity and skeletal dysplasia’s. Through keynote lectures, interactive workshops, case-based discussions, and multidisciplinary collaboration, the conference aims to enhance clinical practice, foster research partnerships, and improve health outcomes for children with endocrine disorders across Qatar.

Conference Objectives

• Advance clinical excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of pediatric diabetes and endocrine disorders.
• Provide evidence-based updates on the latest research, clinical guidelines, and emerging therapies.
• Promote multidisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals involved in the care of children with endocrine conditions.
• Enhance knowledge and skills through expert lectures, interactive case discussions, and practical workshops.
• Showcase innovation in diabetes technology, precision medicine, digital health, and obesity management.
• Strengthen research and quality improvement by fostering collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and academic institutions.
• Facilitate partnerships between healthcare providers, policymakers, patient advocacy groups, and industry to improve pediatric endocrine care.
• Support national capacity building by aligning clinical practice with international standards and promoting excellence in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes care across Qatar and the region.

Topics/Sessions

• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents
• Childhood obesity and emerging therapies
• Growth disorders and disorders of puberty
• Thyroid and endocrine emergencies
• Diabetes technologies, continuous glucose monitoring, and insulin pump therapy
• Precision medicine and innovation in pediatric endocrinology
• Novel therapies for type 1 diabetes, obesity and skeletal dysplasia
• Workshops on diabetes technology, carbohydrate counting and management of obesity

Target Audience

The Qatar Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Conference is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of children and adolescents with diabetes and endocrine disorders including:

• Pediatric endocrinologists and diabetologists
• General pediatricians
• Family medicine and primary care physicians
• Adult endocrinologists with an interest in transition care
• Pediatric residents and endocrine fellows
• Diabetes specialist nurses and pediatric nurses
• Certified diabetes educators
• Dietitians and clinical nutritionists
• Clinical psychologists and behavioral health specialists
• Pharmacists
• Allied health professionals
• Researchers and academic faculty
• Medical students and health professions students
• Industry partners involved in diabetes technologies, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health solutions