Speaker and panel presentation proposals.

Have a presentation or panel idea that you feel is of interest to Rhode Island healthcare professionals? Please consider applying.

Speaker and panel proposals will be accepted via this link until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Our goal is to convene a wide array of speakers and attendees in healthcare, academia, and the community. The 2026 event will be an all-virtual format with two specific tracks:

Healthcare Provider Education Series: Sessions will be held from noon to 1 p.m. each Monday in November.

Community Education Series: Sessions will be held throughout the month of November, from noon to 1 p.m. with the exception of Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving.

Key Event and Proposal Details:

All prospective speakers have the option to rank their preferred presentation dates.

Proposals are reviewed by the RI World Diabetes Day Event Planning Committee, with selections made by July 31. All proposal submitters will be notified via email of acceptance or decline.

Presentations must include 45-50 minutes of content, as well as10-15 minutes for questions.

Interactive components such as live polling, chat-based Q&A, and audience reflection activities are encouraged to engage participants.

Presentations may be recorded and shared via the RI World Diabetes Day website.

Selected proposals and presentations will be submitted for CME/CE credits (Healthcare Provider Education Series only).

Honorariums may be offered in appreciation.

Contact Gina DeLuca at gina.deluca@health.ri.gov with any questions about speaking or submitting a proposal. We look forward to receiving your proposal and encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues.

RI World Diabetes Day 2026: A Month of Learning

RI World Diabetes Day 2026 is offering a full month of virtual educational programming throughout November. Attendees will be eligible for CME/CE credits for participating.

Healthcare Provider Education Series: Join us each Monday in November from noon to 1 p.m. for sessions covering the latest topics in diabetes prevention and management. These sessions are designed for MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, RDs, Pharmacists, CHWs, and Social Workers, and are eligible for CME/CE credits.

Community Education Series: Running throughout November (excluding Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving), this series offers accessible education for the broader community on diabetes prevention and living well with diabetes.

Both series feature expert speakers, interactive components like live polling and Q&A, and opportunities to connect with others in the field, all from wherever you are.

Registration details for individual sessions will be shared as the schedule is finalized.