DDW 2026 (Digestive Disease Week 2026) is the world’s leading international medical conference in the field of gastroenterology, taking place from May 2-5, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and also has an online attendance format.
🧬 About DDW
Organized by: Four leading medical associations:
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
Attendance target: Gastroenterologists, researchers, endoscopists, gastrointestinal surgeons, medical students and global health professionals.
📚 Highlights
Scientific Conference: More than 400 presentations of the latest research in gastroenterology, hepatobiliary, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery.
Medical Technology Exhibition: Displaying advanced endoscopy equipment, diagnostic and treatment technologies.
CME/MOC Training Program: Providing continuing medical education credits for attendees.
ePosters & Abstracts: Access thousands of research papers and digital posters.
🌍 How to attend
In person in Chicago: Exchange, learn, and connect with leading experts.
Online: Access conference content remotely, suitable for those who cannot travel to the United States.
📍 Location
Chicago, IL – A large city with a developed medical and academic system, is an ideal place to organize a global medical event.