Special Events

Build connections and explore what it means to lead early in your endocrinology career. This interactive workshop brings early career endocrinologists together for a leadership-focused discussion, a panel conversation, networking, and activities that invite you to share experiences and learn from others. Come ready to ask questions, exchange ideas, and leave with new connections and practical next steps for your professional growth.

NEW! Before the Annual Meeting kicks off, join us for the First-Time Attendee Reception! Enjoy sweet treats and drinks, connect with AACE leaders and fellow first-time attendees, and discover tips for making the most of your meeting experience. 

First-time attendees will also have the opportunity to join a pre-meeting Zoom call to learn more about what to expect, ask questions, and connect before arriving in San Diego. If you join us for the pre-meeting Zoom, we can’t wait to continue the conversation in person—and if you can’t make it, the reception is the perfect place to jump in

A three-hour, case-based implementation lab in which participants apply the AACE Implementation Roadmap and AACE Implementation Blueprint to a realistic obesity-care challenge and leave with a minimum viable draft quality improvement project for their own setting. 

*Qualifies for CME/CE/MOC Credit (3 credit hours). 

Connect, learn, and grow at the Fellows & Program Directors Mentoring Event. This structured networking session features a rotating mentoring format, giving fellows the opportunity to engage in one-on-one and small-group conversations with program directors representing a broad range of clinical, academic, research, and leadership expertise. Fellows will rotate through a series of brief discussions with multiple program directors, providing opportunities to ask questions, seek career guidance, and gain diverse perspectives on fellowship training and professional development. Whether you are exploring fellowship opportunities, discussing career pathways, or expanding your professional network, this session is designed to foster meaningful connections and mentorship.

New in 2027! After the mentoring portion of the event, stick around for exclusive, hands-on tech device demonstrations!

If you are a Program Director interested in participating as a mentor, please reach out to Madeleine Healy at [email protected] for more information and mentor availability. 

Get ready to kick off AACE2027 in sunny San Diego with a block party to celebrate wrapping up Day 1! Kick back and connect with industry leaders and colleagues in an energetic atmosphere. Check out sponsor offerings, spark new conversations, and soak up live music, entertainment, and mouthwatering bites. It’s the perfect chance for making connections, strengthening relationships, and having an absolute blast—see you there! 

AACE invites you to connect with leaders and members of regional endocrine organizations from across the United States during this engaging panel discussion, followed by a networking reception. 

Exchange ideas, strengthen professional relationships, and expand your network while connecting with fellow endocrinology professionals from across the country. 

This event is open to Annual Meeting attendees who are members of any regional endocrine organization.

Could endocrinology be your future? Medical students are invited to join this networking session and connect with AACE leaders, AACE’s CEO, and fellow medical students for honest conversations about careers, mentorship, and what life in endocrinology is really like. Bring your questions, grow your network, and leave with new connections. Lunch vouchers will be provided to participants.

AACE’s Innovation Exchange highlights emerging solutions that may shape the future of endocrine care. Selected companies will present concise, clinically focused innovation briefings and participate in tabletop engagement with attendees. 

Open to all registered attendees.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will enhance their use of thyroid ultrasound machines and advance their interpretation of ultrasound findings. Participants will learn comprehensive neck ultrasound assessment and practical fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) techniques, including equipment, needle approaches, and procedural best practices. 

Note: This workshop fulfills the in-person component of the AACE Thyroid Nodules Certificate Program. To earn the certificate, attendees must also complete a separate online didactic course (registration for each component is separate). The workshop may also be taken as a standalone educational activity. 

*Qualifies for CME/CE/MOC Credit (3 credit hours).

Global Meet & Greet 

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn about AACE’s international programs and opportunities at the 2027 AACE Annual Meeting! 

This is a special opportunity to connect with AACE leaders and endocrine professionals from around the world, explore AACE’s growing international presence, and hear how AACE is supporting the exchange of knowledge, education and collaboration across the global endocrinology community. 

Global Forum 

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 

Endocrine disorders present unique challenges across different regions of the world. This interactive session will explore global perspectives in endocrinology, highlighting regional differences in disease burden, and clinical approaches.  

ASAP offers top-notch, peer-reviewed case questions that align with the ABIM blueprint. Ideal for certification/recertification seekers, these questions span various areas of endocrinology, aiding in disease comprehension, accurate diagnosis, and treatment. This 2-hour course, led by renowned endocrinology experts, delves into vital topics like diabetes, lipids, obesity, nutrition, thyroid, calcium, bone health, pituitary, adrenal, and reproductive issues. Stay updated in your endocrinology practice with this invaluable resource. 

*Qualifies for CME/CE/MOC Credit (2 credit hours).

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at San Diego’s premier late-night destination! Join us at Nova SD for the President’s Party, where you’ll enjoy an evening of gourmet bites, tasty cocktails, and non-stop beats. A live DJ will be spinning the hottest tracks all night. Don't miss the ultimate celebration - bring your best moves and we will see you on the dance floor!

Join us on Sunday for our Non-Profit & Partnering Organizations Day! AACE is proud to host a diverse lineup of non-profits and partner groups—stop by between sessions to meet them and learn about their initiatives.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will enhance their skills in using diabetes management devices and improve their interpretation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) data. Participants will gain practical experience selecting and using diabetes technologies for individualized patient care. 

Note: This workshop fulfills the in-person component of the AACE Diabetes Technologies and Skills Certificate Program. To earn the certificate, attendees must also complete a separate online didactic course (registration for each component is separate). The workshop may also be taken as a standalone educational activity. 

*Qualifies for CME/CE/MOC Credit (3 credit hours).

Don't miss this high-energy showdown where teams grab their buzzers and race to the top spot. Expect spirited rivalries, unexpected factoids, and plenty of laughter as colleagues cheer each other on. In the end, one team will walk away as champions but don't be surprised if you walk away with fresh insights you can apply in your practice.

Join us as we celebrate the 2027 AACE Awardees, the recipients of the prestigious Master of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (MACE), the Fellows of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (FACE), and the Associates of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (A-AACE). After the ceremony, stay for a reception honoring their achievements.