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Key endoscopy conferences in 2026

A complete summary table of major and medium-sized global conferences on GI endoscopy and related gastroenterology disciplines worldwide in 2026

Conference Name	Dates	Location	Remarks
Cedars-Sinai International Endoscopy Symposium	January 28–31, 2026	Los Angeles, USA (Cedars-Sinai Harvey Morse Conference Center)	Focused on live demonstrations, third-space endoscopy, pancreaticobiliary endoscopy; practical clinical mid-to-large meeting.
Orlando Live! Endoscopy 2026	February 4–6, 2026	Orlando / Celebration, Florida, USA (AdventHealth Nicholson Center)	Specialized in live demonstrations of EUS, ERCP, endoscopic resection, and third-space endoscopy with hands-on training.
Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026	May 2–5, 2026	Chicago, Illinois, USA (McCormick Place) + Virtual	The world's largest and most influential digestive disease meeting; extremely rich endoscopy content (jointly hosted by AGA, ASGE, AASLD, SSAT).
ESGE Days 2026 (European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)	May 14–16, 2026 (Postgraduate Course on May 13)	Milan, Italy (Allianz MiCo - Milano Convention Centre) + Virtual	Europe's premier dedicated endoscopy congress; emphasizes techniques, safety, hands-on training, and live demonstrations.
26th International Conference on Gastroenterology and Hepatology	September 7–8, 2026	Edinburgh, Scotland, UK	Mid-sized international conference covering topics including AI in endoscopy.
EUS-ENDO 2026	September 17–19, 2026	Strasbourg, France (IRCAD)	Focused international live course on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with live demonstrations and hands-on training.
ENDO 2026 - 5th World Congress of GI Endoscopy	September 24–26, 2026	Cape Town, South Africa (Cape Town International Convention Centre)	The top pure endoscopy world congress organized by WEO; features extensive live demonstrations and hands-on sessions.
World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG) 2026	September 30 – October 3, 2026	New Delhi, India (Yashobhoomi - India International Convention & Expo Centre)	Major global gastroenterology congress with substantial endoscopy content.
ACG Annual Scientific Meeting & Postgraduate Course 2026 (American College of Gastroenterology)	October 9–14, 2026	Nashville, Tennessee, USA (Music City Center) + Virtual	Major U.S. gastroenterology annual meeting with rich endoscopy courses and research presentations.
UEG Week 2026 (United European Gastroenterology Week)	October 17–20, 2026	Barcelona, Spain (Fira Gran Via) + Virtual	Europe's largest digestive health meeting with high endoscopy content, combining research and clinical practice.
16th World Endoscopy & GI Conference (UCG Series)	December 10–11, 2026	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia + Virtual	Mid-sized hybrid conference combining endoscopy and general GI topics with practical focus.