51st Annual International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Conference (ISPAD 2025)

Location: Montreal, Canada
Dates: November 5-8, 2025

Welcome

On behalf of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD), we are excited to invite you to attend the 51st Annual ISPAD Conference in Montreal, Canada.

Acknowledgment of Traditional Stewards

We acknowledge with deep respect the Kanien’keha:ka as the traditional stewards of the land and waters of Tio’tia:ke (Montreal). Tio’tia:ke is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations, including the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy), Anishnabeg, and Algonquin peoples. We recognize and thank the diverse Indigenous peoples whose presence marks this territory.

Theme: Unity in Diversity

Hosting the ISPAD Conference in Montreal, where 120 distinct ethnic communities are represented, provides a unique opportunity to highlight the perspectives of minority populations living with pediatric diabetes. Our motto, "Unity in Diversity," calls for innovative ways to unite the many different needs in the field of pediatric diabetes.

Historical Context and Innovations

Since the discovery of insulin in Canada over 100 years ago, preventative, diagnostic, and treatment innovations have rapidly evolved. Precision medicine approaches in all areas of diabetes care are seemingly within reach. We hope that ISPAD 2025 provides an opportunity to ensure that the perspectives and lived experiences of minority population youth with diabetes and their families further shape these innovations.

About Montreal

Montreal, set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River with the triple-peaked Mount Royal at its heart, is the world’s second-largest francophone city after Paris and one of the few truly bilingual cities in the world. This mosaic of cultures and traditions embraces innovation, being a world leader in industries such as aeronautics, information technology, and biotechnology. Named a UNESCO City of Design in 2006, Montreal enchants with its vibrant arts scene, buzzing nightlife, and rich gastronomic pleasures. Home to four universities, Montreal has a bustling student life and two University Children’s Hospitals (one francophone, one anglophone) that serve the majority of youth with diabetes across the province.

Conference Goals

ISPAD 2025 will be a unique opportunity for the international pediatric diabetes community to meet, share ideas, and exchange knowledge and research. Our goal is to further advance diabetes care and research and improve the lives of children and families living with diabetes.