As the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of DFCon this October 23-25, anticipation is building for what promises to be the most impactful Diabetic Foot Conference yet. Here’s what sets DFCon apart from its competitors and why you should register right away.
1. Connect with Global Experts
DFCon 2025 offers unmatched access to top minds in limb preservation and diabetic foot care.
Join 400+ high-quality medical professionals from across the globe—including leading podiatrists, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and wound care specialists—for three days of knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
This is your chance to expand your professional network, find future collaborators, and engage in global conversations that shape the future of diabetic foot care.
- Learn more: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/
“This is my favorite meeting by far because it’s not simply a meeting for education; it’s also a great meeting for networking, making new connections, and discussing new research ideas,”
shares Cyaandi Dove, DPM, Director of Clinical Research at UT Health San Antonio.
- Read the article: “New Special Issue of Seminars in Vascular Surgery: ‘Interdisciplinary Limb Preservation: What Every Vascular Surgeon Needs to Know’ Was Ignited by DFCon”
2. Discover Cutting-Edge Research & Innovation
By participating in DFCon you will be first to learn about the latest breakthroughs in diabetic foot and limb salvage care and receive 14,5 CME credits for your participation.
DFCon is widely acknowledged as being a leader in discovery. Throughout the years, DFCon has been recognized as the premier scientific and educational diabetic foot event, but our ambition goes beyond that.
It is always the hope to cultivate the advancements of our field and continue to learn from each other.
Explore our exhibit hall with +45 companies leading in diabetic foot care innovation, showcasing the next-generation tools redefining how we treat and prevent limb loss.
Learn more: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/
DFCon is a family reunion (…) At DFCON, I can learn about the latest guidelines in diabetic foot care and also the latest advances in the field of diabetic foot. So, for me as a researcher, it’s very beneficial because I can see what the true unmet needs are and how I can pivot my research to truly address those unmet needs,”
shares Bjian Najafi, Professor, bioengineer and digital health researcher at UCLA Health.
3. Excellent Program with Expert-Led Sessions & Panels
Vascular Surgery & Revascularization, Podiatric Surgery, Digital Reconstruction, Infection & Osteomyelitis Management, Wound Healing, Nutritional Therapies, Technology & Digital Innovation, Patient & Caregiver Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Team Strategy…
From complex case studies to live debates, DFCon delivers!
Learn directly from world-renowned clinicians and researchers in engaging talks, panels and workshops, purposefully constructed to promote the latest research for real-world impact —from enhancing clinical methods to integrating emerging technologies.
The full program is already available – check it out here: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/agenda
“One of the reasons that I think DFCon is so important is because it helps break us out of our silos. I’m a member of multiple societies and enjoy going to multiple meetings. Some of them are because they break me out of my silo, some of them are because I can think carefully about a particular niche that I’m Interested in.
DFCon, I believe, is a combination of different types of professionals that are coming together and it really sparks creativity and it expands me as a vascular surgeon. So I’d encourage everybody to give it a try,”
shares Katharine McGinigle, Vascular Surgeon & Associate professor of Surgery, University of North-Carolina, Chapel Hill.
4. Get Recognized in Your Field
Submit your abstract to DFCon and get the opportunity to shine on a global stage. Present your work to an international audience, gain feedback from leading experts, and compete for awards that recognize excellence in diabetic foot and limb preservation research. Past presenters have gone on to publish, collaborate, and lead in the field.
Submit your research no later than 18 August: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/agenda/abstract/
“My favorite part of DFCON, really, is just the quality of getting everybody together. (…) Listen, if you’re not sure that you should attend DFCon, the biggest thing I usually tell people is just come one time, just give it a shot, because it’s one of those meetings where after you come one time, you’re hooked, and then you’re just part of the family,”
shares Lee Rogers, DPM, Chief of Podiatry at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital.
Are you ready for the 25th Anniversary Edition of DFCon?
Secure your spot and engage with a leading global network of clinicians, researchers, and innovators in diabetic foot care:
Become a Member & Join us for DFCon
The American Limb Preservation Society continues to support and amplify research like this through its educational initiatives and collaborations. Join us at DFCon, the Diabetic Foot Conference, October 23–25, 2025, where leaders in limb preservation will share the latest in science, strategy, and clinical care. Dive deeper into multidisciplinary care models like the “Toe and Flow” approach, pioneered by ALPS leadership, and explore innovations that are reducing amputation rates and transforming diabetic foot care.
Join a dynamic and growing global network of healthcare professionals committed to interdisciplinary collaboration.
ALPS members gain access to a professional networking platform, exclusive educational content, clinical resources, and leadership opportunities. Members get a 10% discount on their DFCon registration fee.
🔗 Become a Member Today: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/become-a-member/
Partner with Us
Strategic partnerships are at the heart of ALPS’s work. If your organization is focused on healthcare innovation, diabetes care, wound healing, or public health, we invite you to collaborate on educational programs, advocacy initiatives, or research projects. Let’s create impact together.
🔗 Learn About Strategic Partnerships: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/alps-strategic-partners/
🔗 Learn About Exhibition and Sponsorship for DFCon: https://limbpreservationsociety.org/dfcon/sponsorship-exhibition/