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Breakthrough T1D Virtual Discovery Event: Why Early Detection Matters

Join our virtual Breakthrough T1D Discovery Event focusing on early detection of T1D and why it matters to everyone in the T1D community.
Location: Online Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026 Time: 7pm to 8.15pm Price: Free

Mother, father and son in Breakthrough T1D shirts in the garden.

About the event

Join us for an informative virtual event dedicated to learning more about early detection of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and why it is important for everyone in the T1D community.

Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions to leading researchers and technology companies, while connecting with others in the T1D community.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with type 1 diabetes for years, don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, engage, and be inspired!

What to expect

Speaker sessions

Throughout the session, you’ll hear from a variety of speakers, including Breakthrough T1D staff and researchers, with more to be announced soon.

Technology exhibition

As part of the session, there will be a variety of type 1 technology companies sharing information on the range of devices and technologies available to help manage T1D.

Cost

This is a free* event.

Ticket options available:

  • General admission: Attend the whole session.

*Any donations made at the point of registering are welcome and will help us continue our pioneering work. 

Register now on Eventbrite

Accessibility information

We are committed to making our event as accessible and inclusive as possible.

All pre-recorded videos will have closed captions. Live captions can also be turned on when using Chrome. Live Captions will also be available in other languages.

Our sponsors

Bukhman Foundation logo

Thank you to the Bukhman Foundation. Their incredible support makes our community Discovery events possible, opening up opportunities for people to learn, connect and access support, so nobody has to face T1D alone.

Abbot, Dexcom, Minimed, Roche, Insulet, Tandem logos, sponsors of Discovery Day event

Register for free on Eventbrite

Find out more about how you could help support our work.

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