About PODOCON
FootSecure: India's first podiatry chain (www.footsecure.com) will be organising the 6th edition of its flagship event, PODOCON on 25th and 26th May 2024, PODOCON is celebrated as the organisation's Foundation Day. PODOCON 2024 is organised in association with the Indian Institute of Science, American Limb Preservation Society and Diabetic Foot Society of India
The previous five editions covered diagnostics, offloading, dressings, regenerative medicines, and Diabetic Foot Technologies. The theme of the 6th edition of PODOCON will be Biomechanics in Diabetic Foot, where we shall be discussing Biomechanics in Surgical Offloading, Charcot Foot, Charcot Reconstruction, Biomechanics of Offloading footwear, and pedorthosis. The scientific milieu, comprising panels and symposia, will provide the latest research from across the globe.
The conference would host about 500 plus delegates, including Diabetic Foot Surgeons, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Diabetologists, Endocrinologists, Podiatrists, Physicians, Entrepreneurs, Key Opinion Leaders, Researchers, Innovators, and decision-makers from across India and neighbouring countries.
Organizing Team
Conference Highlights 25th & 26th May 2024
**DFC - Diabetic Foot Conditions
Workshop 24th May 2024
Biomechanics & Pedorthics Workshop led by Dr Paul Graham and Dr Bijan Najafi
Non-Medical Topics of Interest 25th May 2024
Communication Workshop for Clinicians Open Mic
Delegate Registration
Early Bird
20th Jan – 15th April 2024
Conference Fees
₹ 3,540 / $89
Workshop Fees
₹ 23,600 / $413
Second Slab
16th April – 15th May 2024
Conference Fees
₹ 5,900 / $118
Workshop Fees
₹ 35,400 / $531
Spot Registration
15th May Onwards 2024
Conference Fees
₹ 9,440 / $177
Workshop Fees
NA
Registrations are now closed!
International Speakers
National Speakers
Awards
Will be updated soon.
Programs
Workshop on Biomechanics and Orthotics in Diabetic Patients
Join us for a comprehensive learning experience tailored for healthcare professionals and researchers.
Led by International Faculty: Dr. Paul Graham and Dr. Bijan Najafi
Topics Covered:
- Biomechanics in Diabetic Patients
- Role of Gait Analysis & Plantar Pressure Scans
- Biomechanical Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Patient Education
- Assessment of Foot for Custom Insole Design
- Prescribing Orthomechanical Devices for Diabetic Patients
- Offloading Techniques
- Fit and Function of Various Footwear for Diabetic Patients
Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to expand your expertise. Reserve your spot today!
Date: 24th May 2024
Time: 9:30 am onwards
Venue: Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Registration: Register Here
For Enquiries, contact:
Phone: +91 9538115187 / 6363842861
Email: podocon2024@gmail.com
| Time | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30:00 - 10:00:00 | Key Note - Offloading the Diabetic Foot: 30 years of research in (about) 30 minutes | Dr. David Armstrong |
| 10:00:00 - 10:20:00 | Mastering Movement: A Deep Dive into Biomechanics and Gait Essentials | Dr. Arun Maiya |
| 10:20:00 - 10:40:00 | Strides and Stability: Navigating Biomechanics & Gait in Diabetic Foot | Dr. Bijan Najafi |
| 10:40:00 - 11:10:00 | Inauguration & Lighting the Lamp | Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, Dr. Ravi K, Dr. Ananthasuresh, Capt. Naveen Nagappa, Dr. Rajesh Kesavan, Dr. Ravikumar Y S |
| 11:10:00 - 11:30:00 | Kargil War Diaries | Capt. Naveen Nagappa |
| 11:30:00 - 11:40:00 | Sculpting the Agenda for PODOCON 2024 | Dr. Sanjay Sharma / Dr. Pavan Belehalli |
| 11:40:00 - 12:20:00 | Experts Speak: The Critical Impact of Biomechanics in Diabetic Foot Conditions | Dr. Bijan Najafi, Dr. Madhu Periaswamy, Dr. Arun Maiya, Dr. Paul Graham, Dr. Sanjay Vaidya |
| 12:20:00 - 12:40:00 | FootStride Oration | Dr. Vijay Vishwanathan |
| 12:40:00 - 13:00:00 | Continuum of Care (Evidence based practice in the management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer) | Dr. Narendra Meda |
| 13:00:00 - 13:20:00 | Approaches to Offloading in Diabetic Foot Conditions | Dr. Bijan Najafi |
| 13:20:00 - 13:40:00 | Crafting Custom Orthomechanical Solutions for patients with DFC | Dr. Paul Graham |
| 13:40:00 - 14:25:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:25:00 - 15:05:00 | Expert Speak: Advancing Offloading Solutions and Pedorthic Strategies for Diabetic Foot Care | Dr. Paul Graham, Dr. Bijan Najafi, Dr. Ananthasuresh, Dr. Lee C. Roger, Dr. Madhu Periaswamy |
| 15:05:00 - 15:25:00 | Pioneering Research in Diabetic Foot Conditions - A way forward | Dr. Ashu Rastogi |
| 15:25:00 - 15:45:00 | Empowering Healers: The Transformative Power of Clinician Education in Diabetic Foot Care | Dr. Amit Jain |
| 15:45:00 - 16:05:00 | Strategies for Educating Patients and Communities on Diabetic Foot Health | Dr. Tushar Rege |
| 16:05:00 - 16:25:00 | Role of Dermal Templates in Diabetic Foot | Dr. Manoj Sanap |
| 16:25:00 - 16:45:00 | Leveraging AI and Large Language Models for Diabetic Foot Prediction | Dr. Ananthasuresh |
| 16:45:00 - 17:05:00 | Emerging Technologies in Diagnosing and Treating Diabetic Foot Conditions | Dr. Sandeep Suri |
| 17:05:00 - 17:45:00 | Expert Speak: Navigating the New Wave of Innovations in Diabetic Foot Assessment and Management | Dr. Ananthasuresh, Dr. Bijan Najafi, Dr. Sandeep Suri, Dr. Arun Maiya, Dr. Rajesh Kesavan |
| 17:45:00 - 18:30:00 | Tea Break | |
| 18:30:00 - 21:30:00 | Cultural Program / Dinner |
| Time | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 07:15:00 - 09:15:00 | Walkathon - 3K Diabetic Foot Awareness (Foot Secure to JN TATA Auditorium, IISc) | |
| 09:30:00 - 09:40:00 | Oral Paper Presentation | |
| 09:40:00 - 10:00:00 | Confronting Complexities: A Deep Dive into Vascular Intervention Challenges in Diabetic Foot Care | Dr. Sravan Sunderrajan |
| 10:00:00 - 10:20:00 | Exploring the Connection: Vascular Conditions and Their Biomechanical Effects on Diabetic Foot Health | Dr. Saurabh Rai |
| 10:20:00 - 10:40:00 | The Frontier of Regenerative Therapies in Diabetic Foot Conditions | Dr. Rajeev Singh |
| 10:40:00 - 11:00:00 | Beyond Bandages: Elevating Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care with Advanced Dressings | Dr. Sanjay Vaidya |
| 11:00:00 - 11:20:00 | Glimpse into Pioneering Innovations in Advanced Dressings for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care | Dr. Lee C. Roger |
| 11:20:00 - 11:40:00 | Infection Management in Diabetic Foot | |
| 11:40:00 - 12:00:00 | Beyond Medication: Lifestyle Modification for DFC | Dr. Vijay Kumar |
| 12:00:00 - 12:20:00 | Crucial Cornerstone: Diabetes Management's Vital Role in Diabetic Foot Care | Dr. Ravi Kumar Y.S. |
| 12:20:00 - 12:40:00 | Addressing Complexities and Overcoming Challenges in Surgical Offloading | Dr. Rajesh Kesavan |
| 12:40:00 - 13:00:00 | Surgical Offloading Dynamics: Biomechanical Shifts Pre and Post-Surgery | Dr. Madhu Periaswamy |
| 13:00:00 - 13:45:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:45:00 - 14:25:00 | Expert Debate: Pros and Cons of Surgical Offloading in Diabetic Foot Care | Dr. Madhu Periaswamy, Dr. Rajesh Kesavan, Dr. Sanjay Vaidya, Dr. Tushar Rege, Dr. Lee C. Roger |
| 14:25:00 - 14:45:00 | Charcot Reconstruction: Innovating Low-Cost Indigenous Solutions | Dr. Amit Burande |
| 14:45:00 - 15:05:00 | Charcot Foot: Biomechanical Analysis Before and After Reconstruction Surgery | Dr. Lee C. Roger |
| 15:05:00 - 15:25:00 | Optimal Care for Charcot Foot Before and After Reconstruction | Dr. Prashant Nagaraj |
| 15:25:00 - 15:45:00 | Strategies for Charcot Foot Management | Dr. Amit Burande, Dr. Sandeep Suri, Dr. Lee C. Roger, Dr. Prashant Nagaraj, Dr. Amit Jain |
| 16:00:00 - 16:30:00 | Valedictory |
Our Sponsorship
| Sponsor Title | Slots Available | Academic Session | Booth (3mt x 3mt) | Conference WebSite | Program Booklet | Thank you Panel | Kit Insert | Access to Speaker Lounge | No of Company Representatives | Complimentary Registrations | Exclusive of GST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platinum Sponsor | 1 | 20min | 3 Units | 6 | 10 | ₹600,000 | |||||
| 2 | Gold Sponsor | 2 | 10min | 2 Units | 4 | 8 | ₹450,000 | |||||
| 3 | Silver Sponsor | 3 | NA | 1 Unit | 4 | 6 | ₹350,000 | |||||
| 4 | Bronze Sponsor | 4 | NA | 1 Unit | 3 | 4 | ₹300,000 | |||||
| 5 | Biomechanics Masterclass | 1 | 20min | NA | 4 | 4 | ₹300,000 | |||||
| 6 | Orthosis Masterclass | 1 | 20min | NA | 4 | 4 | ₹300,000 | |||||
| 7 | Gala Dinner | 1 | NA | 1 Unit | 4 | 6 | ₹250,000 | |||||
| 8 | Walkathon | 1 | NA | NA | 4 | 0 | ₹250,000 | |||||
| 9 | Lunch Symposium | 2 | 30min | NA | 4 | 8 | ₹250,000 | |||||
| 10 | Speaker Gifts / Momentoes | 1 | NA | NA | 3 | 4 | ₹150,000 | |||||
| 11 | Exhibition Booth | 20 | NA | 1 Unit | 2 | 4 | ₹100,000 | |||||
| 12 | Conference Bag | 1 | NA | NA | 2 | 4 | ₹100,000 | |||||
| 13 | Exhibition Table | 10 | NA | Table Only | 2 | 4 | ₹50,000 |
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Our Sponsors
FAQ
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There would be no physical registration desk at the venue; you are encouraged to register online.
You can pay using your debit/credit card or UPI.
Yes, please click on the link named “International payments.”
Our payment gateways are through Razor Pay; if you have not received an acknowledgement from Razor Pay, your payment has not come through, and you will get the monies back into the source account as per the policies of Razor Pay. If you have received an email/SMS from Razor Pay, that is an acknowledgement of registration, and you shall get the updates from the conference secretariat nearing the conference dates.
Yes, please write to us on podocon@footsecure.com
Yes, you can cancel the registration on or before 15th May 2023 and avail yourself of a full refund. After 15th May 2023, you will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel.
The speaker owns data presented in conferences, and each speaker’s preferences for the distribution of the data vary. Keeping this in mind, we do not share the recordings of the conference.
No, we encourage you to participate physically and network with fellow clinicians.
If you are in a group of 5 or above, please write to us for group discounts.
In the rarest of rare circumstances, if we happen to cancel the event, you will get a full refund.
The registration fee is minimal; if you need a discount, please contact us with your ID proof and the Student ID Card.
Please write to podocon@footsecure.com
