Week
Programme
October 17 – 20, 2026: Keep up with the latest & greatest scientific advancements in Barcelona & online!
Get networking onsite in Berlin!
We are delighted to provide our in-person UEG Week delegates with a wide array of exciting opportunities to meet, network, engage, and truly sit down together to reconnect or perhaps connect for the first time!
We give you many possibilities to bring your online UEG Community relationships into real life by meeting face-to-face with other UEG Associates and Young Associates!
Don’t forget to utilise UEG Connect (UEG’s free, exclusive, and secure networking platform for searching and linking with international digestive health professionals – now available as a mobile app) prior to UEG Week to develop your connections further, and then meet in-person at the congress!
UEG Community Area
Welcome to your space, UEG Community! Take full advantage of our in-person offerings throughout UEG Week. We have dedicated areas specifically for Women in GI and Young GIs and ample room to meet, chat, and charge your devices.
Meet UEG, our Member Societies, other associations, and patient organisations! We are all part of the UEG Community, and this is your perfect opportunity to engage and network with others in the broad and diverse field of digestive health.
UEG Community Programme
The importance of making face-to-face connections and sharing experiences cannot be understated in terms of both your professional and personal advancement!
At UEG Week, we’re here to help you get the best tips from the experts. Now is your time, UEG Community – let’s connect and learn!
Meet and link with experts, journal editors, researchers, patient organisation representatives and other role models in the UEG Community Area! Discover how to make the most of your first UEG Week experience, how to get published in UEG Journal and so much more. We encourage you to make new, essential connections in a dynamic yet comfortable atmosphere! Everyone involved is directly available for you to chat with and provides the opportunity for you to finally raise the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Get the chance to interact in-person and in a supportive environment with worldwide leaders in their fields!
Saturday, October 4
12:30 – 13:00
How to make the most of your first UEG Week experience
Viktor Domislovic
In this session tailored to first-time delegates, where you will receive valuable tips on navigating UEG Week, maximising your experience, and discovering the must-see sessions and opportunities. Participants are also invited to explore the poster terminals with designated experienced delegates and get feedback on presenting their poster directly after the talk.
15:00 – 16:00
Meet the Patient Organisations
DiCE, PCE, ECPO
Learn more about the work of patient organisations DiCE, PCE, and ECPO, as well as how you can get involved. Make new connections, and let’s work together to better patient outcomes!
Sunday, October 5
11:00 – 11:30
Building awareness of implicit bias in clinical practice
Maura Corsetti, Deepa Gandhi, Reena Sidhu
Join in as healthcare leaders discuss recognising unconscious biases that affect both patient care and provider experiences. Share your insights and learn practical strategies for creating more equitable clinical relationships.
11:30 – 12:00
How to make the most of your first UEG Week experience
Georgiana Gilca-Blanariu
In this session tailored to first-time delegates, where you will receive valuable tips on navigating UEG Week, maximising your experience, and discovering the must-see sessions and opportunities. Participants are also invited to explore the poster terminals with designated experienced delegates and get feedback on presenting their poster directly after the talk.
12:30 – 13:30
Stories behind the Gut Guide
Marianna Arvanitakis, Axel Dignass, Jeanin van Hooft, Spyros Siakavellas
Learn from the authors of UEG’s new Gut Guide as they share the experiences behind their contributions. Ask your burning questions, and get a signed copy of the guide itself!
Monday, October 6
09:30 – 10:00
From bench to brilliance: Ask the experts
Connect with seasoned experts as well as fellow young GIs in this networking session designed to help you navigate career development in the field of digestive health!
11:00 – 11:30
Starting up research projects: Tips on proposal writing and early-stage planning
Antonio Moschetta
Learn how to plan research projects, write strong proposals, and build EU-ready consortia in this session ideal for GI researchers and future UEG Start-Up Grant applicants.
12:30 – 13:30
Meet the Patient Organisations
ILCM, AOECS, ELPA, EOS Network
Learn more about the work of patient organisations ILCM, AOECS, ELPA, and EOS Network as well as how you can get involved. Make new connections, and let’s work together to better patient outcomes!
14:00 – 14:30
Kickstart your research career: Learn from UEG Research Fellowship recipients
Chloé Melchior
Are you an early-career researcher exploring ways to grow your research through European collaboration? This session offers exclusive insights into the UEG Research Fellowship from those who know it best.
15:30 – 16:00
Your path through the editorial process of UEG Journal
Albrecht Neesse, Daniel Keszthelyi, Elisa Pose, Iuliana Nenu, Keith Siau, Manuela Estevinho, Mohsan Subhani
Unlock the secrets to getting published in UEG Journal! Join our editorial team for insider tips on manuscript success, innovative podcasts, and powerful promotion strategies. Your research deserves the spotlight.
The UEG Night
... at the Metropol!
We cordially invite you to this year's The UEG Night at the Metropol in Berlin-Schöneberg! This special and festive networking event, held on the occasion of UEG Week, brings our UEG Community together in the storied setting of this historic Berlin theatre. Let’s come together and celebrate our years of exceptional science!
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Time: 19:30 CEST
Address: Metropol Berlin, Nollendorfplatz 5, 10777 Berlin
Fee: € 80 (incl. VAT)
The evening's format is a trip to Berlin's roaring twenties, including a show and networking opportunities! There are no additional fees, as all food and beverages are included within the set ticket price. The UEG Night will serve an exclusively vegetarian menu for the first time. The dress-code for the evening is 1920s inspired attire or creative outfits inspired by the century. If this is difficult to organise, then feel free to come as you are.
Locals’ tip: Le Boudoir is a costume rental in Berlin, offering a wide repertoire and personal consultation. On the occasion of The UEG Night, appointments can also be arranged on Monday, October 6.
The event is sold out.
Let’s Meet
Networking for Young GI Associates
The event is another great opportunity to meet peers from all over the world in an informal atmosphere. Join us to mix and mingle!
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 19:00 CEST
Location: Mein Haus am See: Cosmic Kaspar, Brunnenstraße 198, 10119 Berlin
Fee: € 15 (incl. VAT)
This event is restricted to UEG Young Associates who are registered for UEG Week. The fee includes 2 drinks. There is no advance booking, tickets are only sold directly on site until 23:00. The spots are limited, so please arrive on time. Note that you can only pay with credit or with debit card and must show a proof of your congress registration (badge or confirmation email).
Planning to join the event? Spread the word to friends and colleagues by posting one of our sharing graphics on your social media channels!
Women in GI Networking
Women in GI are an integral part of the UEG Community, forming a network focused on facilitating peer-to-peer mentoring and role modelling. This network continues to strengthen with each passing year. At UEG Week, we are excited to invite all women for an inspiring and empowering networking event!
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time: 18:00 – 19:00 CEST
Location: Messe Berlin, Women in GI spot
This event is exclusively for women registered for UEG Week. No additional fee or registration applies, and drinks and snacks are free. Please wear your congress badge.
Contact
The UEG Night & general questions:
UEG Community Programme & Let's Meet:
