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JDRF is now Breakthrough T1D – welcome to our next chapter. Learn about our evolution.

This is your FREE day all about living well with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Australia, with inspiring stories, helpful advice and information, and the chance to meet other members of the T1D community.

Breakthrough T1D’s Type 1 Summit is the #1 Australian 1-day conference for people living with T1D and the people who love them. And this year, you can attend online from anywhere in the world OR at our in-person event in Adelaide.

If you’re tuning in online, you can select the sessions you’d like to watch and drop in and out as you choose.

Our in-person guests in Adelaide will be treated to a free lunch and refreshments, and the chance to speak to clinical trial researchers, our event partners and other support services throughout the day.

Adelaide guests can also attend our Sundowner Session at the completion of the day for beverages and canapes, where you can talk more with other community members (this ticketed event costs $15).

View our programs – including sessions for adults with T1D, and parents of kids and teens with T1D – and register now for your chance to attend this fantastic, free T1D event!

Register to watch online.

Register to join us in Adelaide.

The program

Sessions for adults with T1D (& the people who love them)

We’ve got adults living with T1D covered. Choose the sessions that will help support and educate you to live your best life.

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Sessions for parents & carers of children & teens with T1D

Find sessions to help you raise happy and healthy kids with T1D – and to keep you and the rest of the family supported and connected, too.

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A special day for kids & teens attending the Adelaide event

Children (aged 5-11 years) and older kids (12 years+) will have a fantastic day with a full program of events. Meet new T1D friends and have a blast!

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Meet the speakers

From researchers and diabetes experts to inspiring community members with fascinating stories, our speakers will keep you entertained and informed. Get to know their stories.

NB. More panellists and speakers are being added, so check back again soon.

Meet your 2026 Type 1 Summit speakers

FAQs about Type 1 Summit

Get answers to common questions about the Type 1 Summit.

The Type 1 Summit is completely free to attend, both online and in person.

As Breakthrough T1D is a not-for-profit organisation that funds life-changing T1D research, donations are always welcome.

Guests attending the Adelaide event have the option to add on the Sundowner Session, costs $15. More details are below.

Whether you have T1D yourself, are a parent or carer,  friend or loved one of someone with the condition, are a healthcare provider, or just have an interest in Australian medical research, you’re welcome to come to the online or in-person event.

Children aged 5 years+ are also welcome to join in the kids and teen program in Adelaide. Bookings are essential.

Please see the FAQs on the in-person registration page.

Please see the FAQs on the online registration page.

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