25 Years of Defeating Diabetes, Together

Honouring the past, empowering the future.

9th – 11th October 2026Taj Palace, Lucknow

about the conference

A Silver Jubilee gathering of India's diabetes community

UPDACON 2026 marks the 25th Annual Conference of the Uttar Pradesh Diabetes Association — a landmark Silver Jubilee bringing together clinicians, researchers, fellows and industry partners in the heart of Lucknow.

Over three days at the Taj Palace, the programme spans cutting-edge science, hands-on workshops, and the celebration of 25 years of progress in defeating diabetes across Uttar Pradesh and beyond.

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CME Accredited

Earn credits across plenary and workshop sessions.

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Latest Science

Biomarkers, precision diabetes and emerging therapeutics.

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Networking

Connect with peers, faculty and industry leaders.

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Fellowship

A new Fellowship of UPDA, awarded to 10 candidates.

conference highlights

Scientific tracks & workshops

Non-Proteinuric DKD

The emerging biomarkers reshaping diabetic kidney disease.

MASLD

Metabolic fatty liver as the diabetes risk equivalent.

Sarcopenia & Diabetes

Understanding and breaking the vicious cycle.

Non-Diabetic Hypo- & Hyperglycaemia

Diagnosis and management beyond diabetes.

Diabetes in the Young

Early-onset diabetes — recognition and care.

Obesity Workshop

Practical, hands-on management strategies.

Precision Diabetes

Individualised, data-driven therapeutics.

Technology in Diabetes

CGMs, apps and digital monitoring.

Insulin Pumps for Type 1

Pump therapy for every Type 1 diabetic.

Foot Care Workshop

Preventing and managing the diabetic foot.

Bone Health in Diabetes

Protecting skeletal health in diabetes.

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organizing committee

The people behind UPDACON 2026

Prof. Anuj Maheshwari

Organizing Chairman

Dr. Nanak Saran

Scientific Chairman

Prof. Narsingh Verma

Scientific Co-Chairman

Dr. Abhishek Arun

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Manoj Srivastava

President UPDA

Dr. Saurabh Srivastava

Secretary UPDA

Dr. Shivam Verma

Joint Organizing Secretary

Dr. Amitesh Agarwal

Treasurer UPDA

registration

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new for the silver jubilee

Fellowship of the Uttar Pradesh Diabetes Association

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Limited Entry

Only 10 Seats

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Last Date to Apply

15 Sept 2026

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Fellowship Fee

₹ 10,000

📋Eligibility Criteria

✓Post-graduate degree in Medicine (MD / DNB) or equivalent

✓Minimum 5 years of UPDA membership

✓Each member can nominate only 2 applications

✓Submission of a completed application form and updated CV

✓Cleared screening interview by the selection committee

trade & sponsorship

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the venue

Taj Palace, Lucknow

Set in Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, the Taj Palace places delegates at the centre of Lucknow — the City of Nawabs, renowned for its heritage, hospitality and cuisine.

Between sessions, explore the storied monuments and gardens that make Lucknow an unforgettable host city.