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Lutz Heinemann1, Sebastian Friedrich Petry2, Chris Unsöld3
1Science Consulting in Diabetes GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany.
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
|December 10, 2025
Summary
The German Diabetes Society is exploring ways to make scientific conferences more sustainable. This involves addressing resource use and implementing structured approaches for future events.
Area of Science:
- Medical Conferences
- Sustainability in Science
Background:
- Scientific events are crucial for medical progress and discourse.
- These events consume significant resources, posing sustainability challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify actionable areas for improving sustainability in scientific conferences.
- To discuss concepts, options, and challenges related to sustainable event management.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current practices in organizing scientific conferences.
- Review of potential strategies for resource optimization and environmental impact reduction.
Main Results:
- Several areas for improvement in conference sustainability have been identified.
- Contradictory activities require a systematic approach for effective change.
Conclusions:
- A structured and systematic approach is necessary to enhance the sustainability of diabetes conferences.
- Future efforts should focus on balancing scientific advancement with resource management.
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