See You Next Year!
Save the date for next year’s meeting. DDW 2026 will be taking place May 2–5, 2026, in Chicago, IL, and online. The Exhibit Hall will be open May 3–5. Add the meeting dates to your calendar using the buttons below.
See what breakthroughs and connections await you. Join thousands of physicians, researchers and members of industry to discover the latest findings and expert insights across gastroenterology, hepatology, GI endoscopy, gastrointestinal surgery and related fields.
Suggest a DDW Session
Do you have a great idea for a DDW session? We want to hear it! Suggesting a session for DDW is a great way to enhance the scientific program, and contribute your ideas to ensure the most current and relevant content is being provided to the GI community. If you would like to propose a session, please complete the submission form by June 13, 2025.
Stay Informed
Add yourself to our mailing list below to stay updated on all news regarding DDW. By filling out the form, you can select which areas of DDW you’re interested in hearing about, including abstract submission, meeting and program updates and the Exhibit Hall. Please note: this form is for new inquiries only. If you are a sponsoring society member or have attended in the past, you do not need to fill out this form.
Key Dates
Mark your calendar with the following important dates:
- Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021: Abstract submission site opens.
- Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021: Abstract submission site closes.
- Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022: Registration and housing open for AASLD, AGA, ASGE and SSAT members .
- Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022: General registration and housing open for nonmembers.
- March 30, 2022: Early bird registration deadline.
- Saturday, May 21–Tuesday, May 24, 2022: DDW 2022 takes place.
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