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UEG Week is the top venue to present your digestive health research!
Get networking onsite in Vienna!
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 myUEG Community relationships into real life by meeting face-to-face with other myUEG Associates and myUEG Young GI Associates!
Don’t forget to download the My Connect app (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! Join our dedicated UEG Week 2024 group to connect with other delegates and experts and exchange insights and advice to get the most out of your congress experience!
myUEG Community Area
Welcome to your space, myUEG 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 same myUEG Community, and this is your perfect opportunity to engage and network with others in the broad and diverse field of digestive health.
Learn from Leaders
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, myUEG Community – let’s connect and learn!
Meet and link with experts, awardees, editors, potential fellowship hosts and role models in the myUEG Community Area! Discover how to make the most of your first UEG Week experience, how to review a paper 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 12
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.
Sunday, October 13
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.
15:00 – 15:30
How to review a scientific manuscript
Yasuko Maeda, Iris Levink, Alberto Balduzzi
Whether you're new to peer reviewing or looking to refine your skills, this interactive session will guide you through the essentials of reviewing a scientific manuscript, offering practical tips to make the process more efficient and effective.
16:30 – 17:00
Career Development meetup "How to deal with bad outcomes"
Henriette Heinrich, Konstantina Paraskeva
Connect with participants and experts from the ongoing Career Development course to exchange insights and discuss strategies for handling difficult news, all while expanding your professional network.
Monday, October 14
11:00 – 11:30
@UEGJournal & X
Aline Charabaty, Beatriz Gros, Keith Siau, Lumír Kunovský
Join us to connect with fellow X users, engage with the digestive health community, and meet the team behind the UEG Journal Twitter channel in this informal networking session.
14:00 – 14:30
How to lead a global network of researchers
Enrique de Madaria
Discover the essentials of leading a global research network, from initiating multicenter collaborations to keeping your team motivated and engaged as you tackle important clinical questions together.
15:30 – 16:00
Make your match for the UEG Research Fellowship
Vincenzo Cardinale
A unique opportunity for young researchers to connect with potential host institutions, learn more about the UEG Research Fellowship, and explore exciting collaborations.
Tuesday, October 15
09:30 – 10:00
Career Development meetup "Writing & Publishing"
Chris Black, Antonio Facciorusso, Joana Roseira, Manuela Estevinho, Tarik Kani
Join us for a lively meetup where participants and experts from this year's Career Development course will exchange insights on writing systematic reviews and meta-analyses, with resources still accessible online—and don't miss the fun quiz!
Young GI Mentoring
Strengthening and supporting the future of digestive health is essential in the eyes of our organisation! We prioritise the advancement of Young GIs and also bring an element of fun into the equation.
Meet your peers to network, chat and have fun in our dedicated Young GI Spot, exclusively available to in-person delegates! Mentoring will additionally be organised.
Online registration is closed.
If you still want to register come to the Young GI Spot in the myUEG Community Area to register onsite.
Access the list of topics and mentors.
This activity is freely available for all myUEG Young GI Associates
Not yet an Associate? Become one today.
The UEG Night
... at the Kaiser Wiesn!
We cordially invite you to this year's UEG Night at the Kaiser Wiesn in the Vienna Prater! This special and festive networking event, held on the occasion of UEG Week, brings our myUEG Community together at Austria's largest traditional Oktoberfest. Let’s come together and celebrate our years of exceptional science!
Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Time: 19:00 CEST
Address: Kaiser Wiesn, Tor 1, Oswald-Thomas-Platz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria
Fee: € 70 (incl. VAT)
The evening's format is a traditional folk festival in an alpine tent, including a show and networking opportunities! There are no additional fees, as all food and beverages are included within the set ticket price. The dress-code for the evening is traditional Austrian Oktoberfest attire or creative outfits inspired by the custom. If this is difficult to organise, then feel free to come as you are.
Locals’ tip: The Original Salzburg Trachten Outlet is a shop in Vienna offering a 50 % discount on many garments in October. Additionally, The UEG Night guests get a 10 % discount on non-reduced items. All you need to do to get the discount is to show your ticket at the shop.
So have your dirndl or lederhose ready!
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 at Badeschiff!
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 20:00 CEST
Location: Badeschiff, Wolfgang-Schmitz-Promenade, 1010 Vienna
Fee: € 15 (incl. VAT)
This event is restricted to myUEG Young GI Associates who are registered for UEG Week. The fee includes 1 drink. 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).
Women in GI Networking
Women in GI are an integral part of the myUEG 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 13, 2024
Time: 18:00 – 19:00 CEST
Location: Messe Wien, 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.
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The UEG Night & General questions:
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