Dr. Krishna Seshadri, chairman of the ESICON 2026 Organising Committee, Dr. S. Murthy, M.D., D.M., senior consultant endocrinologist and chief guest (centre); and Dr. Muthukumaran Jayapaul, organising secretary of ESICON 2026 at the event. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The 55th annual conference of the Endocrine Society of India, ESICON 2026, is being held at the Chennai Trade Centre from October 22 to 25, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and trainees from India and abroad to discuss advances in the diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders.
The four-day conference features more than 350 faculty members, including 10 international faculty members, and covers diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, reproductive health, osteoporosis, and ageing. The scientific programme includes expert lectures, symposia, panel discussions, clinical case seminars, and interactive workshops. More than 100 original research works will also be presented.
A special symposium on obesity will examine emerging scientific evidence, treatment options, and multidisciplinary approaches to care. The programme also includes Intensive Self-Assessment and Review (ISARE), an initiative aimed at strengthening clinical knowledge and reasoning among endocrinology trainees and practising clinicians.
A half-day patient interaction programme on October 25 will bring patients and experts together to discuss type 1 diabetes, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, women’s health, osteoporosis, and thyroid disorders.
Published - October 24, 2026 12:36 am IST