We are delighted to announce that our Annual Meeting 2025 will take place in Glasgow at the SEC. Glasgow is renowned as a meeting destination and the SEC is a unique, world-class conference venue. The AC Forum community will have the opportunity to experience this beautiful, creative and innovative city first-hand in January 2025 and we are excited already!

Aileen Crawford, Head of Glasgow Convention Bureau, says: “For Glasgow it is an absolute honour and a privilege to be partnering with the SEC as the hosts of the AC Forum Annual Meeting 2025. We look forward to welcoming the AC Forum community of industry professionals and friends to our city next year!”

Kathleen Warden, Director of Conference Sales, Scottish Event Campus, says “We are excited to be hosting the AC Forum Annual Meeting in 2025. This is one of the most influential groups in our industry, and it is an enormous privilege to be setting the scene for the Annual Meeting. AC Forum is recognised world over for their member’s leadership and innovation in association management. We are looking forward to working together to deliver an impactful few days, where we work collaboratively to support the goals of the AC Forum. We will also have a lot of fun welcoming many friends and clients to our city and venue during the course of the event.”

Source: https://www.acforum.net/annual-meeting-2025/

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The EASL SLD Summit 2025 offers a comprehensive exploration of steatotic liver disease, over three days. The programme integrates practical clinical education with the latest research updates.

The first day opens with a session titled “The trajectory of people living with Steatotic Liver Disease: a clinical update and consensus.” This session will feature talks covering aspects from prevention to end-stage disease management, including key stakeholders. Participants will help create a consensus document for holistic management, including pediatric care.

Also on the first day, the summit will host the “Endpoint Conference on ALD and MetALD in Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials“. This conference focuses on improving clinical trial design, execution, and evaluation for ALD and MetALD, aiming to enhance patient outcomes. It will address the progression from fibrosis to decompensated cirrhosis, the use of invasive versus non-invasive tests as endpoints, and the role of MASH methodologies in informing clinical trials for ALD and MetALD.

On 24 and 25 January, the summit’s core programme will delve into the latest innovations and insights in MASLD, MetALD, and ALD. Attendees will gain a holistic understanding of SLD, from research findings to the practical implications for patient care. This summit fosters networking among scientists, healthcare providers and public health experts with common interests in SLD.

This online workshop covers essential interventional radiology (IR) techniques, focusing on biopsy, drainage, biliary interventions, bowel ischemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, and liver lesion treatments. It features expert presentations, case studies, and interactive discussions.

Sweden Liver Week is an annual, interdisciplinary, 3-day liver meeting with a focus on clinical hepatology and a touch of basic science. The meeting is organised in collaboration between Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm and Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg. The meeting integrates several disciplines, basic science and nursing on different aspects of liver disease. Sweden Liver Week is a platform where doctors, researchers and healthcare professionals interested in liver disease can meet, exchange experiences and learn new things.

FORMAT

Onsite Event, exclusive on demand online access to live endoscopy sessions
• Live-Demonstrations by an internationally renowned faculty from the endoscopy unit of the Evangelisches Krankenhaus Düsseldorf • Mini Symposia and Satellite Symposia • Satellite symposium for nurses • Update on research and new technologies • State of the art lectures, Break-out sessions • Certified high-quality hands-on training course

MAIN TOPICS

Detection and management of upper and lower GI neoplasia • Advanced endoscopic resection and endoluminal surgery • Advances in bariatric and metabolic endoscopy • Basic and advanced ERCP • Indication and techniques of EUS-guided drainage and lumen apposition • Role of endoscopy in multimodal oncological treatment of early and advanced GI neoplasia • New technologies: advanced imaging, artificial intelligence, novel resection techniques, motorization and robotics in flexible endoscopy, new tools for endoscopic defect closure and suturing, EUS guided ablation therapy

A global event to advance your career and worldwide kidney health

The World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) is the annual scientific, educational, and networking meeting of the International Society of Nephrology. The WCN features regionally-relevant symposia, presentations, training programs, and courses, offering the latest science and state-of-the-art education in nephrology.

In line with the ISN’s core values, WCN’25 promotes equitable access and inclusivity.

Learning objectives

• To understand the role of CT and its impact on treatment planning
• To understand the role of MRI and its effect on treatment planning
• To know how to write a good quality staging peritoneal metastases report
• To learn pearls and pitfalls of MR image interpretation

This workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced abdominal MR imaging, focusing on both the technical and clinical aspects essential for high-quality imaging and accurate disease assessment. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the technical requirements for abdominal MRI at both 1.5T and 3.0T, including state-of-the-art sequences and AI-enabled image acquisition. On the clinical side, the workshop will guide participants through the MRI evaluation of focal and diffuse liver diseases, biliary pathologies, and pancreatic lesions, with an emphasis on distinguishing between cystic and solid masses.

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the ECCO Congress, and it is a distinct honor for me to be hosting this event in my hometown of Berlin from February 19 to 22, 2025.

In 2024, the REACH strategy was successfully introduced with the objective of focusing on a single letter each year. In 2025, the focus will be on the letter A, which corresponds to the objective of Attaining Sustainable IBD Care. The resulting congress theme will be - Sustainability in IBD and beyond.

Dear  IBD Community,

It gives me great pleasure to invite you all to the 20th ECCO Congress! 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the ECCO Congress, and it is a distinct honor for me to be hosting this event inBerlin from February 19 to 22, 2025.

The scientific programme is structured around basic science, traditional medicine and clinical sessions given by some of the world's top specialists. It includes oral presentations of the best abstracts, the announcement of ECCO Fellowships and Grants and summary presentations of new ECCO Guidelines. Scientific sessions will be held Thursday to Saturday, February 20-22, 2025.

February 19, 2025 will be a full day of educational activities and no scientific programme. The scientific programme starts as of Thursday, February 20, 2025. No parallel sessions are scheduled. The congress registration fee includes access to all scientific sessions.

Have a look at our exciting Educational Programme. The Educational Programme allows for intensive discussion and exchange.

Do not wait and check out the ECCO 2025 Congress website and register on time to secure your seat for our educational activities!

Welcome to the 2025 EASL Liver Cancer Summit in Paris, the premier event for liver cancer research and practice. Recent advancements in primary liver cancer, particularly in treatment strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma, have transformed the field. Immunotherapy and new systemic therapies are challenging established treatment paradigms, while artificial intelligence is enhancing diagnostic capabilities. With rapid innovations and new therapeutic targets emerging, this summit is essential for staying at the forefront of liver cancer research and treatment. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to Paris on 20-22 February 2025.

N&G 2025 will take place in Athens, Greece from 20-22 February 2025, and will be the ultimate meeting place to discuss the interplay between nutrition and growth in the pediatric age group. The field of nutrition and growth in child development continues to evolve, and we invite you to join us in uncovering new knowledge, discussing the latest data, exploring challenges and best practices and sharing ideas and perspectives between different disciplines in order to facilitate collaborations.
Be part of the movement.

As Europe’s largest congress for radiology and imaging, ECR represents an entire ecosystem of science, innovation, and networking waiting to be explored. It’s a world that invites radiologists, industry partners and other imaging professionals to become pioneers, uncovering the wonders of an unknown planet – all in the heart of Vienna.

The Joint CDDW™-CLM Conference 2025 is the premiere meeting for all members of the Canadian gastroenterology and hepatology communities including trainees, nurses and researchers with an interest in liver and gastroenterology.

As Europe’s largest congress for radiology and imaging, ECR represents an entire ecosystem of science, innovation, and networking waiting to be explored. It’s a world that invites radiologists, industry partners and other imaging professionals to become pioneers, uncovering the wonders of an unknown planet – all in the heart of Vienna.

The Joint CDDW™-CLM Conference 2025 is the premiere meeting for all members of the Canadian gastroenterology and hepatology communities including trainees, nurses and researchers with an interest in liver and gastroenterology.

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American Physical Society March Meeting is a scientific research conference that brings together more than 13,000 physicists from around the world to showcase their work, connect with others, and discover groundbreaking physics research. Attendees joined us in 2024 for an extra special week as we celebrated the 125th anniversary of APS.

We look forward to welcoming our attendees and presenters, as well as seeing new attendees and presenters, to March Meeting 2025 in Anaheim, California.

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Learning objectives:

• To learn the technical advances in the different imaging techniques
• To understand the imaging appearance of the different hepatic and pancreatic lesions
• To be involved in real-life case discussion
• To understand the role of imagin in the management of patients with hepatic and pancreatic diseases

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With more than 56,000 members from over 140 countries, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes.

The Annual Meeting of the EBMT is attended by more than 5,500 participants, including physicians, nurses, data managers, statisticians, quality managers, cell therapists, paediatricians, pharmacists, psychologists, psychiatrists and psychoanalysts, transplant coordinators, lab scientists, trainees, patients. This important congress ensures and encourages dialogues and information exchange, education and scientific productivity.

The Annual Meeting of the EBMT is attended by more than 5,500 participants, including physicians, nurses, data managers, statisticians, quality managers, cell therapists, paediatricians, pharmacists, psychologists, psychiatrists and psychoanalysts, transplant coordinators, lab scientists, trainees, patients. This important congress ensures and encourages dialogues and information exchange, education and scientific productivity.

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The 25^th Edition of the WCO-IOF-ESCEO Congress will take place in Rome, Italy, from April 10-13, 2025

The members of the Committee of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) are developing a very exciting Congress scientific programme that will bring together the world’s best in the field of musculoskeletal health and disease.

We really hope to welcome you in Rome, Italy and that this Congress will move the field one step forward on all fronts; from new understanding of bone metabolism and pathology, to new strategies and options in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

The city of Rome offers a most convenient and pleasant setting for international congresses. We hope that you will also take the opportunity to explore its many attractions!

We are delighted to invite you to join us on the momentous occasion of the 8th International Meeting on Intestinal Diseases in conjunction with the Annual Congress of the Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases (IMKASID 2025) to be held in Seoul, Korea from April 10 to 12, 2025.

After the tremendous success of IMKASID 2024 with 1,140 participants from 27 countries, 357 lectures and presentations, and eminent invited speakers who shared their insightful knowledge through inspiring lectures, IMKASID 2025 will follow through and give us fresh momentum to continue to strengthen our relationships, further our research and work together on future collaboration.

Under our new slogan, "The Intestinal Odyssey: Explore, Empower, and Evolve," the IMKASID 2025 committee is committed to making next year's IMKASID 2025 a rich and enjoyable congress for everyone coming from around the world, filled with opportunities to learn from each other and celebrate our achievements, as well as activities that will give you a unique view into Korea's enchanting culture.

We truly believe IMKASID 2025 will be a highly rewarding international congress for each and every one of you. Under the guiding light of KASID's founding spirit, together we can grow our society beyond Asia to the global level in the field of gastrointestinal diseases. So, please mark the dates in your calendar now and follow our updates on our website!

I look forward to meeting you at IMKASID 2025 in Seoul in April 2025!

Leading experts in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology meet at ESCMID Global to exchange ideas and explore the latest innovations. ESCMID invites you to five days packed with keynote lectures, oral sessions, workshops, symposia, meet-the-expert sessions and poster presentations, making it the world’s most eminent event in the field of infection.

SIDDS2025 Overview

• Name: Seoul International Digestive Disease Symposium 2025(SIDDS 2025) 

                   in Conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Korean Society of Gastroenterology

• Date: April 19-20, 2025
• Venue: Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul, Korea
• Language: English
• Host: The Korean Socirety of Gastroenterology
• Theme: Frontiers in Digestive Research and Practice
• Website: https://sidds.org/
• Important Date: Abstract Submission Deadline: January 3, 2025 / Pre-registration Deadline: March 14, 2025

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Be bold. Be inspired. Take big steps to enhance your experience at the authoritative event for digestive health. 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. 

Join us from 7–10 May 2025 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and online for the premier event in hepatology.

The EASL Congress 2025 will bring together over 8,000 international delegates at the RAI Amsterdam, making it a unique platform for scientific exchange, collaboration, and learning.

With more than 2,500 abstracts and a comprehensive scientific programme covering all tracks in hepatology, the Congress offers invaluable insights into the latest advancements in the field through a varied range of interactive, hands-on sessions and lectures delivered by world-class experts.

Mark your calendars, we look forward to seeing you there!

The EASL Congress 2025 will bring together over 8,000 international delegates at the RAI Amsterdam, making it a unique platform for scientific exchange, collaboration, and learning.

With more than 2,500 abstracts and a comprehensive scientific programme covering all tracks in hepatology, the Congress offers invaluable insights into the latest advancements in the field through a varied range of interactive, hands-on sessions and lectures delivered by world-class experts.

Mark your calendars, we look forward to seeing you there!

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Innovative treatments and research discoveries are constantly emerging in our field, and the ESPGHAN Meeting is at the forefront of education provision and knowledge exchange. Our community strives to discover, discuss and share the latest novelties and advancements, and use them to enhance the standards of care for patients and help paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition professionals, improve their practice.

We are thrilled to invite you to join us in Helsinki, Finland for 4 days of top-quality research and science, plus many opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate with colleagues from across Europe and beyond!

Held annually across Europe, the upcoming Euroanaesthesia will take place in the stunning city of Lisbon. This event will centre on education, knowledge exchange, and innovation in anaesthesia, intensive care, pain management, and perioperative medicine. It also offers a prestigious platform for showcasing cutting-edge scientific research to an international audience in a vibrant venue.

Join us in person in Lisbon, or participate virtually from the comfort of your home or office. Wherever you are, and whatever your needs, we have a solution for you!

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Join us for the 30th EHA Congress, taking place from June 12-15, 2025, as we revolutionize the way we learn and connect in Hematology! Our team has worked tirelessly to reimagine the Congress experience, introducing innovative features that will transform your learning journey.

Say goodbye to traditional formats and hello to a more dynamic and engaging program, featuring Satellite Symposia and Updates-in-Hematology sessions, generously sponsored by leading organizations. Enjoy a more streamlined schedule, with strategically placed Plenary Sessions throughout the Congress days.

With an increased focus on invited speakers and a second poster session, we're thrilled to showcase the latest groundbreaking research. Our revised program ensures a balanced mix of scientific content, with fewer parallel sessions to minimize information overload.

At EHA2025, we're committed to creating an unforgettable experience that fosters connections, sparks innovation, and accelerates progress. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the field!

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It is with great pleasure that the ESE – Erasmus School of Endoscopy announce a series of live porcine hands-on ESD and Third Space Endoscopy workshops in the training centers of the Erasmus School of Endoscopy in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the School of Health Sciences – University of Minho (ECS-UM) in Braga, Portugal and the Experimental-Research Center ELPEN, in Athens, Greece.

ESD and Third Space Endoscopy related techniques are increasingly practiced in Europe with a growing need for intensive individual training. We have developed a training program to master these techniques in a realistic setting using a live porcine model.

Next to hands-on training, the management of potential complications such as bleedings and perforations will be taught under guidance of an international faculty consisting of renowned experts in the field.

We hope that this unique workshop will serve the need for advanced training in this exciting and developing area of interventional endoscopy and look forward to welcoming you in Athens, Braga and Rotterdam!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Fully equipped live porcine model workstations

Limited participation (3 per workstation)

Twelve hours of hands-on training per team

One-on-one hands-on instructions and teaching from highly skilled experts in the field

COURSE DIRECTORS

Arjun Koch, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

George Mavrogenis, Mediterraneo Hospital, Athens, Greece

Stefanos Bassioukas, Metropolitan General Hospital, Athens, Greece

Eleftheria Karampela, Educational Programmes Coordinator, Experimental Educational Research Center ELPEN

It is a great pleasure for us to invite you to the 57th Meeting of the European Pancreatic Club (EPC) in Duesseldorf, Germany, from July 2nd - 5th, 2025. This meeting will be organized in cooperation with the esteemed colleagues of the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association (KPBA) and, in line with EPC tradition, will be devoted to basic, translational, and clinical aspects of pancreatology with a main focus on new and emerging methods for disease diagnosis and treatment. 

It is our great pleasure to announce the 57th Meeting of the European Pancreatic Club (EPC), which will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from July 2 - 5, 2025. The meeting will be organized in cooperation with our esteemed colleagues of the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association (KPBA) and, in line with EPC tradition, will be devoted to basic, translational, and clinical aspects of pancreatology with a focus on new and emerging methods for disease diagnosis and treatment. We look forward to seeing you in Dusseldorf! 

Join us in San Francisco, CA, July 12-15, 2025, for ENDO 2025 at the Moscone Convention Center. 

With over 7,000 attendees, nearly 2,500 abstracts and over 200 other sessions, ENDO is the leading global meeting on endocrinology research and clinical care. Registration will open in late February 2025. Please stay tuned for future notices about ENDO 2025. 

Abstract Submission period: December 5, 2024 – January 30, 2025!

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It is with great pleasure that the ESE – Erasmus School of Endoscopy announce a series of live porcine hands-on ESD and Third Space Endoscopy workshops in the training centers of the Erasmus School of Endoscopy in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the School of Health Sciences – University of Minho (ECS-UM) in Braga, Portugal and the Experimental-Research Center ELPEN, in Athens, Greece.

ESD and Third Space Endoscopy related techniques are increasingly practiced in Europe with a growing need for intensive individual training. We have developed a training program to master these techniques in a realistic setting using a live porcine model.

Next to hands-on training, the management of potential complications such as bleedings and perforations will be taught under guidance of an international faculty consisting of renowned experts in the field.

We hope that this unique workshop will serve the need for advanced training in this exciting and developing area of interventional endoscopy and look forward to welcoming you in Athens, Braga and Rotterdam!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Fully equipped live porcine model workstations

Limited participation (3 per workstation)

Twelve hours of hands-on training per team

One-on-one hands-on instructions and teaching from highly skilled experts in the field

COURSE DIRECTORS

Carla Rolanda, Hospital Braga and School of Health Sciences - UM, Braga, Portugal

Mario Dinis-Ribeiro, Portuguese Oncology Institute, Porto, Portugal

Arjun Koch, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Hosted by ESCP 20th Scientific & Annual Meeting

This important event will take place in Paris from 10-12 September 2025 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, bringing together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals in the field of colorectal surgery and care.

The conference will include speakers and research from the Tripartite participating societies:

• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland
• Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
• European Society of Coloprotology
• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Colon and Rectal Surgery Section
• Royal Society of Medicine, Section of Coloproctology