ENDO-CONNECT 2026
Here is a summary of the ENDO-CONNECT 2026 Scientific Program.
Event Overview
- Event: ENDO-CONNECT 2026, the Annual National Conference of the Education in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity Society (ENDOS).
- Theme: "Case Files in Endocrinology: From Clinic to Clarity".
- Dates & Location: May 23rd and 24th, 2026, at the Andaz Aerocity, Delhi.
- Credits: The event offers 10 hours and 30 minutes of CME credits awarded by the Delhi Medical Council.
Leadership & Key Speakers
- Organizing Committee: Led by Dr. Deep Dutta (President), Dr. Vineet Kumar Surana (Secretary), and Dr. Atul Dhingra (Treasurer).
- Plenary Speakers: Includes prominent experts like Dr. C S Yajnik, Dr. V Mohan, Dr. Anil Bhansali, Dr. Shashank Joshi, and Dr. Ambrish Mithal.
- Keynote Speakers: Dr. Kaushik Pandit, Dr. SV Madhu, Dr. Rajesh Khadgawat, and Dr. KVS Harikumar.
Program Highlights
Day 1 (Saturday, May 23, 2026)
- Workshops & Symposia: Features hands-on obesity care, covering body composition and CGM-guided choices, alongside a nutrition symposium discussing trending diets, supplements, and lipid nutrition.
- Endocrinology & Diabetes Tracks: Explores gray zones in endocrinology, "Diabetes 360" concepts, the evolution of peptide therapies (like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide), and "dazzling duologues" on bone health and lean diabetes.
- Osteocrinology: Features debates on FRAX vs. DXA-based osteoporosis treatment and rapid evidence reviews on medications like Bisphosphonates and Romosozumab.
- Evening: Concludes with a musical program and special Gala Dinner.
Day 2 (Sunday, May 24, 2026)
- Clinical Challenges & Reproductive Endocrinology: Discusses endocrine dilemmas (resistant hypertension, SIADH), reproductive topics (PCOS, AMH, HRT, and GDM), and GLP-1 therapies across women's life stages.
- Obesity & Point-Counterpoint Debates: Sessions on obesity risk stratification, multi-receptor targeting for weight loss, and debates on controversial topics like artificial sweeteners and calcium supplementation in renal stone disease.
- Interactive & Research Presentations: Includes a Pediatric Endocrinology Exam Simulator (covering ambiguous genitalia, short stature, etc.), alongside extensive oral and poster presentations.
Registration & Contact Information
- Fees: Delegate registration ranges from ₹5,000 (early bird till April 15) to ₹10,000 (spot registration), with discounted rates for students ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000.
- Management: The conference is managed by Neumech Events.