Program Outline Draft. Subject to change.
The full program is now available here: GlobalSummitEDS Program Book 20Mar2026.pdf
The full program will be available in hard copy for delegates attending the Global Summit.
The Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma is an interactive and action-filled weekend during which we will all learn, connect, and co-create real solutions to end diabetes stigma together. The session formats are designed to spark ideas and action: panel discussions with live Q&A, hands-on workshops, case studies, small-group conversations, rapid-fire presentations, and plenty of unstructured time to network and build connections. The goal? To leave with concrete interventions, coordinated actions, and to have co-created a roadmap to end diabetes stigma.
*The Pre-Summit Welcome Reception (Friday evening), and the Summit Dinner and Talent Showcase (Saturday evening) are included for all registered delegates. All refreshment breaks and lunch are also included for all registered delegates. Family, friends and colleagues are invited to join us as ‘plus ones’ for the Welcome Reception, Summit Dinner and Talent Showcase. ‘Plus one’ tickets are available to purchase.
| Pre-Summit: Friday 27 March 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Session |
| 4:00 pm |
Drop-in Short Film Screening Amber room (1st Floor) |
| 6:00 pm |
Welcome Reception* Networking, including access to digital exhibits (drinks and a light dinner will be served) Sapphire room (Ground Floor) |
| Summit Day 1: Saturday 28 March 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Session |
| 8:30 am |
Welcome to Jaipur Format: Presentations | Chairs: Jane Speight and Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott Speakers: Princess Padmaja Kumari Parmar, Anant Goswami, Dr Banshi Saboo |
| 9:00 am |
Welcome: Creating a shared understanding Format: Presentations | Chairs: Linxi Mytkolli and Renza Scibilia Speakers: Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott, Chitra Selvan, Jane Speight |
| 9:45 am |
Diabetes stigma around the world Format: Panel discussion | Chair: Walther Jensen Panel: Chelcie Rice, Chris Lee, Dani Rojas, Helga Nefdt, Hiroko Taikake, Jo Watson, Mridula Kapil Bhargava |
| 10:45 am | Coffee and Tea Break (digital exhibits open) |
| 11:15 am |
#LanguageMatters: Lessons learned and future directions Format: Panel discussion and rapid workshop | Chair: Renza Scibilia Panel: Asuka Kato, Jane Speight, Jazz Sethi, Mark Barone, Nina Tousch |
| 12:15 pm |
Other health stigma reduction efforts: lessons learned Format: Panel discussion | Chair: Nupur Lalvani Panel: Al Martin, Carla Trelour, Matt Larsen, Mona Balani, Shaaun Bindlish |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch Break (digital exhibits open) |
| 2:00 pm |
Diabetes stigma in healthcare Format: Panel discussion | Chair: Kyle Jacques Rose Panel: Amit Gupta, Emmanuel Ekpor, Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Samuel Seidu, Tracy Sims |
| 3:00 pm |
Centring lived experience stories in advocacy and education Format: Presentations and workshop | Chair: Matthew Garza Speakers: Anmol Budhiraja, Gordon Bunyan, Radhika Shrivastav |
| 3:45 pm | Coffee and Tea Break (digital exhibits open) |
| 4:15 pm |
Community-based solutions to diabetes stigma: spotlight session Format: Presentations | Chair: Linxi Mytkolli Speakers: Chris Bright, Jyotsana Rangeen, Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Savita Chavan, Shae Puckett |
| 5:15 pm |
Day 1 Wrap-up summary Speakers: Linxi Mytkolli and Renza Scibilia |
| 5:30 pm | Close |
| 7:00 pm | The Global Summit Gala Dinner* |
| 8:30 pm | The Global Summit Talent Showcase |
| Summit Day 2: Sunday 29 March 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Session |
| 9:00 am |
Recap of day 1 and objectives for day 2 Speakers: Linxi Mytkolli and Renza Scibilia |
| 9:15 am |
Campaigns and communications: from stigma awareness to stigma-free Format: Panel discussion and workshop | Chair: Renza Scibilia and Jane Speight Speakers: Andy Broomhead, Bernhard Kulzer, Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott, Heather Verry, Mark Chenery, Shiara Pillay, Stephanie Pearson |
| 11:00 am | Coffee and Tea Break (digital exhibits open) |
| 11:30 am |
Harnessing the power of creative arts and innovation for advocacy Format: Pop-up table exhibits Exhibitors: Emmanuella Hormenoo, Irene Samuel, Janina Gaudin, Lurina Fourie, Rajshri Mallabadi and Schweta Sharma, Ranjani Harish, Ryan Hooey, Sanskruti Kolte, Steyn Fourie, Taylor ‘Appleton’ Lawrence |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch Break (digital exhibits open) |
| 2:00 pm |
Using international human rights law to address diabetes stigma in healthcare, education and employment Format: Panel discussion | Chair: Renza Scibilia Speakers: Alicia Jenkins, Frank Brennan, Leena Menghaney |
| 3:00 pm |
Benchmarking and monitoring progress: How will we know when diabetes stigma has ended? Format: Panel discussion and workshop | Chair: Kyle Jacques Rose Speakers: Beatriz Jimenez, Dianna Magliano, James Elliott, Laura Syron, Mark Barone, Orla James |
| 4:00 pm | Coffee and Tea Break (digital exhibits open – last opportunity to view) |
| 4:30 pm |
Next steps in addressing diabetes stigma: individual and organisational action plans Format: Panel discussion and workshop | Chairs and Facilitators: Jane Speight and Timothy Skinner Speakers: Kyle Jacques Rose, Renza Scibilia, Sonia Sidhu |
| 5:45 pm |
The #dedoc° silent auction Announcement of the winning bid for "The Path to End Diabetes Stigma" by #dedoc° Artist in Residence, Taylor ‘Appleton’ Lawrence Chairs: Ana Alvarez Pagola and Taylor ‘Appleton’ Lawrence |
| 6:00 pm |
Closing remarks Speakers: Jane Speight, Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott, Renza Scibilia, Stephanie Pearson |
| 6:15 pm | Close |
About the Summit:
This Summit will provide an interactive and collaborative environment for participants to learn, connect, and contribute to the development of interventions, coordinated actions, and Summit deliverables.
Session formats include: Diverse panel discussions with audience Q&A; Interactive and creative workshops; Case-study explorations; Small-group discussions; Rapid-fire presentations
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