Scientific Conference Calendar

Stay informed about upcoming gastroenterology conferences worldwide. Find key dates, abstract submission deadlines, and conference details to help you plan your professional development and research presentations.

Crohn's and Colitis Congress

Dates: January 22–24, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Summary: A joint meeting of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and the American Gastroenterological Association focused entirely on IBD. Emphasizes evolving therapeutics, complex case management, and updates in both clinical and translational IBD research.

Digestive Disease Week (DDW)

Dates: May 2–5, 2026
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Summary: The largest international meeting in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and GI surgery. Features major scientific abstracts, clinical updates, and educational programming from the world's leading GI societies.

American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Annual Meeting (ANMS)

Dates: August 7–9, 2026
Location: TBD

Summary: A scientific and clinical forum dedicated to disorders of gut motility and the brain-gut axis. Covers functional GI disorders, motility testing, emerging research, and new treatment strategies.

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting

Dates: October 9–14, 2026
Location: TBD

Summary: A premier clinical gastroenterology meeting focused on practical, evidence-based updates across all GI disorders. ACG features hands-on sessions, guideline-driven education, and presentations on advances in diagnosis, management, and therapeutics in gastroenterology.

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) – The Liver Meeting

Dates: November 5–9, 2026
Location: Denver, Colorado

Summary: The leading global hepatology conference covering basic, translational, and clinical research in liver disease. Includes late-breaking science, clinical practice updates, state-of-the-art lectures, and multidisciplinary programming for liver-focused clinicians.

American IBD Conference (AIBD) – Advances in IBD

Dates: December 7-9, 2026
Location: TBD

Summary: A focused, clinically driven IBD meeting offering comprehensive updates on therapeutic sequencing, complications, multidisciplinary care, and innovations in IBD management.

American Pancreatic Association (APA) Annual Meeting

Dates: December 9-12, 2026
Location: TBD

Summary: A multidisciplinary meeting focused on pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and translational pancreatic research. Brings together researchers, clinicians, and scientists to advance understanding and improve patient-centered care.