Together with Professor Aytekin Oğuz, Chair of the Contemporary Medicine Association (Güncel Tıp Derneği) in Istanbul and the leader of the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study in Türkiye, Wrocław Medical University staff are developing a series of conferences to promote knowledge of the prevention of non-communicable diseases. The scientific collaboration between the national leaders was established through their work on the international prospective cohort study PURE.

The Diabetes and Ophthalmology Summit II 2026 is devoted to current challenges in diagnosing and treating diabetes and its complications, with particular emphasis on eye diseases. The programme brings together topics in diabetology, ophthalmology, metabolic diseases and public health, presenting the latest clinical guidelines, research findings and good practice in patient care.

An important element of the event is its interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of people with diabetes. This includes cooperation between specialists from different fields, case-based panel discussions, and a review of new directions in therapy, prevention, and improving adherence to treatment recommendations.