Diabetes and Endocrine Conference (DECON) that began today is an attempt to update the knowledge on the present and future of endocrine and cardiovascular medicine and surgery.The 5th edition of the conference saw the launch of a Cardiovascular programme and facilitated rapport of experts in the field. Decon was organised to create an International platform for endocrinologists from across the World which would lead to a better and more efficient diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and cure of diabetes mellitus, thyroid and other endocrine disorders.