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The Power of Walking and Healing Conference

We are delighted to welcome you to the Power for Walking and Healing Conference on Diabetic Foot and Wound Management, taking place January 21–22, 2026, at Le Meridien Hotel.

Every Step Toward Healing: Advancing Care in Diabetic Foot and Wound Management

This theme reflects our shared commitment to compassion, innovation and collaboration in patient care. It represents the healing journey of every patient and the dedication of every healthcare professional working to advance outcomes in diabetic foot and wound management.
This event brings together leading experts, healthcare professionals, researchers and industry partners to exchange knowledge and best practices in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diabetic foot complications and wound care.
Over the course of two days, participants will engage in lectures, interactive workshops and panel discussions highlighting the latest advancements and innovative approaches in this vital field.
We are confident that this conference will foster collaboration, inspire new ideas and contribute to improving patient outcomes.
Thank you for being part of this important gathering. We look forward to welcoming you to an enriching and productive conference experience in January 2026.

About the Conference

In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, this conference supports the national goal of raising awareness before issues arise by empowering healthcare professionals through knowledge, innovation and collaboration.

  1. Enhance clinical knowledge
    Provide up-to-date, evidence-based education on the pathophysiology, prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers and chronic wounds.
  2. Promote early detection and risk stratification
    Strengthen clinicians’ ability to identify patients at high risk for foot complications and apply appropriate screening and assessment tools.
  3. Review advanced wound care modalities
    Explore the latest technologies, therapies and innovations in wound healing, including biologics, advanced dressings, offloading devices and surgical interventions.
  4. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration
    Encourage coordinated care across specialties such as endocrinology, podiatry, surgery, nursing and infectious disease to achieve optimal wound outcomes.
  5. Address infection prevention and management
    Discuss evidence-based strategies for diagnosing and managing diabetic foot infections, with a focus on antimicrobial stewardship and surgical debridement techniques.
  6. Emphasize patient education and self-care
    Highlight the importance of patient-centered education in prevention, including foot hygiene, glycemic control and lifestyle modification.
  7. Improve health outcomes through policy and practice
    Examine best practices, clinical guidelines and quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing amputations, hospitalizations and healthcare costs.
  8. Increase awareness of diabetic foot complications
    Enhance understanding of the burden, causes and progression of diabetic foot conditions, including ulcers, neuropathy and ischemia.
  9. Reduce amputation rates through preventive strategies
    Present public health initiatives, clinical protocols and community-based interventions designed to lower the incidence of lower-limb amputations.

This is a Saudi Commission for Health Specialties accredited event.  

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