DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your experience — registration, travel, program details, and more.
Event Overview
General meeting information and safety guidance.
Will There be a Face-to-Face Event? When?
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Yes, DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting will be in-person again this year. DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting will take place at The Pennsylvania Convention Center, June 14-18, 2026.
What are the Health and Safety Measures for DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting?
Registration & Policies
Registration, justification letters, transfers, and cancellations.
Is Registration Open for DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting?
Do You Have a Justification Letter?
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Our Justification Letter will be ready soon. Check back for updates.
Can I Transfer my Registration to a Colleague?
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Yes, if you can’t attend the meeting, you may transfer your registration to a colleague. Deadline for name change:
June 11, 2026. In this case, please contact
NAevents@DIAglobal.org
What is the Attendee Cancellation Policy?
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All cancellations must be made in writing and be received at the DIA Customer Service four weeks prior to the event start date.
Cancellations are subject to an administrative fee of $200. Please review our full Cancellation Policy
here.
Travel, Hotel & Onsite Logistics
Badge pickup, hotel rates, flights, and transportation.
Where and When can I Pick up my Badge?
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Where:
- You will be able to pick up your badge at our Registration area in The Pennsylvania Convention Center.
When:
- Exhibitor registration opens Saturday, June 14th at 8:00AM. Registration for attendees and speakers opens Sunday, June 14th at 8:00 AM.
Do You Have Special Offer for Hotel Rooms in Philadelphia, PA?
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Yes, DIA has several hotels secured with special rates. More information is
available here!
Do You Have Special Offer For Flights?
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Yes, DIA partnered with several Airlines. More information will be available soon.
Will There be Shuttle Service From Hotels?
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More information will be available soon.
Program & Learning
Agenda updates, tracks, and short courses.
Where can I Find the Most Updated Agenda for DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting?
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We are currently working on the full agenda for 2026.
Which Topics are Covered in the Annual Meeting?
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We have 12 tracks to choose from.
Are There Short Courses Available Prior to the Conference?
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Yes, short courses are available at additional cost and registration. Our half day short courses will be held virtually before the conference;
our full day short courses will be held onsite Sunday, June 13. Please check our Short Course Offerings, as Continuing Education is available for some offerings.
App, Materials & Networking
Meeting app, presentations, and ways to connect.
Will The Sessions be Recorded and Available Afterwards?
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No, recordings of sessions will not be available. However, attendees will have access to the presentations via their DIA Account.
How Can I Network?
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The DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting is the perfect place to engage with the thousands of attendees through our multiple networking opportunities!
More information will be available soon.
Will There be a Meeting App Available?
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Yes. The Global Annual Meeting will have an app that will allow you to check the schedule, create a profile, and get the latest announcements.
Attendees will receive a link to download the app with instructions/password on how to log in the week before the meeting.
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Continuing Education
How to earn and claim CE credits.
Can I Collect Continuing Education Credits at DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting?
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Yes! Participants who would like to receive continuing education credit for DIA 2026 must scan their DIA name badge at each offering to record their attendance within 20 minutes of the start of the offering. Participants who do not scan their badges within the allotted time will not be eligible to request the available continuing education credits for that offering. If a participant attends multiple offerings within the same timeframe, only the last scanned entry will be recorded. Please be sure to complete your session evaluation at the end of each day.
How do I Claim CE?
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Instructions for requesting your statement of credit will be provided in the final program.
Accessibility & Dietary Requirements
ADA access and dietary accommodation requests.
Can You Accommodate ADA/Dietary Requirements?
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The Convention Center is ADA friendly and equipped with accessibility in mind. A limited number of scooters are available free-of-charge for guest convenience at each facility. For more information about accessibility at the venue, please visit:
PCC Accessibility Information
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Requests for special meals due to dietary restrictions should be sent to
Americas.Exhibits@DIAGlobal.org.
15 days’ advance notice is needed to ensure that special accommodations can be made with Aramark, the exclusive caterer at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Beyond 15 days accommodation may not be possible on the first day of the attendee’s arrival.
