As the fields of Gastroenterology & Hepatology progress, 2026 will be crucial for bringing together gastroenterologists, hepatologists, colorectal surgeons, physicians, clinical researchers, scientists, pathologists, professors, and students from around the world to participate in leading scientific events. These gatherings will showcase the latest scientific advances in gastroenterology and hepatology and engage with health policy experts. In India and worldwide, the scientific meetings of 2026, organised by international and national communities and societies, will serve as platforms for sharing clinical trial data and innovations in GI care, including
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Digestive infections and Celiac disease
• Alcoholic liver disease, Fatty liver disease and cirrhosis
• Advances in Endoscopic Techniques
• Gut Microbiome and Health
• Hepatitis Management and Therapies
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology
• Paediatric Gastroenterology
• Biliary Tract Disorders
• Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Health
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology
• Gut-Brain Axis and Neuro-gastroenterology
• Liver Transplantation Advances
• Colorectal Disease Innovations
• GI diseases prevention which includes awareness, education, screening strategies, and early detection programs
• Real-world evidence, and guideline-shaping clinical trials
These sessions will serve as platforms for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the translation of research into clinical practice. These conferences also provide opportunities for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, colorectal surgeons, physicians, clinical researchers, scientists, pathologists, professors, and students, both in India and globally, to align with evolving treatments, adopt new technologies, and implement evidence-based clinical practices. Below is an overview of the 2026 conference calendar, highlighting key Gastroenterology & Hepatology scientific sessions across India and globally (Table 1).
Table 1: Comprehensive List of Prestigious Gastroenterology & Hepatology Conferences Worldwide and in India
S.No | Conference Title | Dates | Location |
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Conferences, 2026- Global |
1. | EUROGUSS 2026 | 13th – 15th January 2026 | Nuremberg, Germany
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2. | 26th International Conference on Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 19th – 20th January, 2026, | Vienna, Austria |
3. | American Gastroenterology Association (AGA) and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation for the Ninth Annual Crohn's & Colitis Congress | 22nd - 24th January 2026, | Las Vegas, USA |
4. | Conference on Gastroenterology, Endoscopy & IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) (MERC) 2026 - The World Endoscopy Organisation (WEO) | 23rd- 24th January 2026 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
5. | 2026 Annual Meeting of the Norwegian Gastroenterological Association | 28th -31st January, 2026 | Lillehammer, Norway |
6. | 2nd Oman Gastroenterology Society Conference | 6th - 7th February 2026 | Muscat, Oman |
7. | The International Symposium on Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases & the 34th Annual Meeting of the Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research (HUG 2026) | 19th – 21st March, 2026 | Seoul, Korea |
8. | 2026 American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Hepatology School and the ACG/FGS Spring Symposium | 20th -22nd March, 2026 | Naples, Southwest Florida |
9. | Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2026 | 2nd –5th May, 2026 | Chicago, Illinois |
10. | Eurogut 2026 | 7th – 10th May, 2026 | Chalki, Greece |
11. | European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Days 2026 | 14th -16th May, 2026 | Milan, Italy |
12. | International Conference on Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ICAGH) | 26th June 2026 | Berlin, Germany |
13. | ESMO (European Society of Medical Oncology) Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress 2026 Annual Congress | 1st – 4th July 2026 | Munich, Germany
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14. | 3rd World Congress on Gastroenterology & Hepatology | 14th - 15th September, 2026 | Berlin, Germany |
15. | 22nd World Congress for Esophageal Diseases hosted by the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus | 16th -18th September 2026 | Kyoto, Japan. |
16. | United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2026 | 17th – 20th October, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain |
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Conferences, 2026 - India |
17. | Bengal Liver Summit 2026 & Mid-term Meeting of INASL (Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver) | 8th – 10th January, 2026 | Kolkata, India |
18. | GI Conclave Indore 2026 | 16th - 18thJanuary 2026 | Indore, India |
19. | Wilson India 2026, being held as an APASL Single Topic Conference (STC) dedicated to Wilson Disease, endorsed by the Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ISPGHAN) | 30th - 31st January, 2026 | New Delhi, India |
20. | LIGHT UPDATE (Liver Institute, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Technology Update) | 13th – 15th February, 2026 | Kochi, India |
21. | ICGEC 2026: 20. International Conference on Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Colonoscopy | 16th – 17th February, 2026
| Mumbai, India
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22. | Grand Rounds in Hepatology 2026
A Mid-term INASL Meeting (Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver) | 2nd – 3rd May, 2026 | Mumbai, India |
23. | World Congress of Gastroenterology 2026 in partnership with the Indian Society of Gastroenterology | 30th September – 3rd October 2026 | New Delhi, India |
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