AACE MENA Annual Conference 2026
20 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 · InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · In-Person
The AACE Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Annual Conference returns to Dubai on November 20–22, 2026, hosted at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Building on a 1,350+ attendee legacy, this flagship three-day meeting brings together clinical endocrinologists, diabetologists, internists, and allied health professionals from across the MENA region and beyond to explore the newest advances in the diagnosis and management of endocrine and metabolic disease.
The scientific programme features 50+ dynamic sessions delivered by more than 40 renowned international and regional faculty, spanning plenaries, interactive case-based panels, industry symposia, meet-the-expert breakfasts, and networking receptions. Core themes include diabetes technology and AI-enabled self-management, obesity and cardiometabolic disease, thyroid nodules and cancer (with the latest guideline updates), bone and mineral disorders, pituitary and adrenal disease, reproductive endocrinology, and women's health across the menopause transition.
Why attend:
- Stay ahead of the newest advancements in medicine and clinical practice in endocrinology.
- Earn CME credits through accredited sessions.
- Build connections with endocrinologists, diabetes specialists, and multidisciplinary teams from the Middle East, North Africa, and across the globe.
- Grow professionally by submitting abstracts — accepted work is published in a supplement of Endocrine Practice, AACE's peer-reviewed journal.
- Access global insights from international thought leaders shaping the future of clinical endocrinology.
Learning objectives: delegates will strengthen a multidisciplinary approach to metabolic disease (including lifestyle and nutrition), integrate AI, technology and new pharmacotherapy into diabetes care, apply current guidance to thyroid nodules and cancer, refine assessment and management of pituitary and adrenal conditions, evaluate bone-mineral disorders, and understand contemporary management of women's health and menopause.
Venue: InterContinental Dubai Festival City combines elegance and accessibility in the heart of Dubai — a natural hub for MENA and international delegates, with world-class facilities for education, exhibition, and collaboration.
Abstract submission is open; visit the official page for deadlines, pricing tiers, and industry partnership opportunities.
By the numbers: 1,350+ attendees · 40+ speakers · 50+ talks · 3 days of enhanced learning.
2026 Advisory Board is chaired by Sarah Nadeem, MD, FACE (Baylor College of Medicine / Michael DeBakey VA) with Betul Hatipoglu, MD (Case Western / UH Cleveland) as Vice Chair, joined by 13 regional leaders from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Lebanon and Egypt — including Prof. Ali Alzahrani (Riyadh), Dr. Salem Beshyah (Abu Dhabi), Dr. Ahmed Hassoun (Dubai), Dr. Noor Al Busaidi (Muscat) and Prof. Tamer Elsherbiny (Alexandria).
