DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your experience — registration, travel, program details, and more.
Onsite FAQs
Everything you need to know once you arrive at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
How Can I Access Presentations?
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Full conference and one-day registrants can access speaker presentations (PDF version only) by visiting the Presentations Access page and entering their User ID and Password. If you do not have your User ID and Password, click “Forgot User ID” and enter the email address provided at registration.
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Please note that this includes all speaker presentations provided to DIA to-date and will continually be updated as new presentations are received.
Do I Have Access to Recorded Sessions?
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Your DIA Global Annual Meeting registration is for our entire conference live and in-person. There is no virtual access or access to recorded sessions. You do have access to all Presentation Slides for 6 months post-event.
When Will My Transcript Open?
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Your DIA My Transcript will be available June 25, 2026.
What Are the Registration Hours?
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Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Exhibitor)
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Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
I Lost My Badge — Can I Get a New One?
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The Registration Desk on the 2nd floor Bridge can reprint your badge. Please note there is a $25 badge reprint fee.
Can I Transfer My Badge to a Colleague?
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Your badge for DIA 2026 is not transferable once you have picked it up.
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If you are an exhibitor, you may exchange your badge at the front desk for a new colleague. You will need to turn in your original badge prior to the exchange.
Where Can I Find the Nursing Mothers Room?
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Mamava Pods are located throughout the Convention Center, notably in the Broad Street Lobby and the Registration Bridge near the spiral staircase.
Where Is Lost and Found?
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If you have lost a personal item, please check the information desk located on the 2nd floor outside The Exchange. At the end of the meeting, all unclaimed items will be turned in to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
How Do I Connect to the WiFi?
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DIA will have free WiFi access — the network name and password will be available onsite.
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Troubleshooting tips:
- Double-check that the password is in the correct format
- It takes about 15–30 seconds to connect
- Double-check that you have selected the correct network name
Is There a Prayer Room?
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Yes, a prayer room is available on Level 1, Room 101.
Where Is First Aid?
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First Aid will be located in The Exchange (Exhibit Hall).
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All Security Services staff are trained and certified by the Red Cross in basic first aid and CPR, and are trained to use AEDs. AEDs are located throughout the Convention Center, and one is issued to all contracted medical providers on duty.
When and Where Is Baggage Check?
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Baggage check is available in the registration area, conveniently located outside Session Room 107. The fee is $4 per item.
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Baggage Check Hours:
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where Do I Go if I Have Hotel Issues?
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If you booked through DIA, you can visit the OnPeak desk adjacent to onsite Registration on the 2nd floor Bridge.
Where Can I Park at the Convention Center?
When Is Global Executive Day?
When Is the Blood Drive?
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The Blood Drive is Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM in The Exchange. Sign-up is required.
How Can I Participate in the Morning Workouts?
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Morning Yoga: Tuesday, June 16, 6:00 AM — Grand Hall, PA Convention Center. Led by Jess Thompson, Founder & CEO of Clinical Research Pro. Registration required.
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Bodyweight Boot Camp: Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 AM — Grand Hall, PA Convention Center. Brought to you by Grit Fitness. No gym experience required. Registration required.
What Is the LIFT Series / DIA × Whale Tank Pitch Competition?
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LIFT Series programming occurs Tuesday – Wednesday of DIA 2026. The Whale Tank at DIA is a customer-first pitch program where founders hear real customers validate or challenge their value in real time. Built by founders, for founders, Whale Tank showcases compelling therapeutic, drug discovery, and clinical development innovations to a highly targeted audience of potential customers, strategic partners, regulators, and investors.
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Unlike most pitch competitions, Whale Tank prioritizes market validation and cross-sector feedback — giving founders real input from real industry stakeholders, often leading to high-quality follow-up meetings with potential clients, strategic partners, and investors.
Where and When Is the Networking Reception (DIA Celebrate)?
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When: Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM
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Where: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Advance registration is required. The cost is $230.
Where and When Are the Inspire Awards?
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The Inspire Awards are held in conjunction with DIA Celebrate. No separate awards ticket is required as long as you are registered for DIA Celebrate.
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When: Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM
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Where: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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?
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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You can view our Searchable Agenda here.
Which Topics are Covered in the Annual Meeting?
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We have 10 tracks to choose from. Please view the Tracks page for more information.
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. 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.
