Global Gastroenterology & Hepatology Conferences in 2026

Written By : Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri Published On 2026-01-10T11:00:01+05:30 | Updated On 10 Jan 2026 11:23 AM IST

Gastroenterological and hepatic disorders are prevalent worldwide, contributing significantly to healthcare utilisation and expenditure. The gut and liver are highly complex organs with digestive, endocrine, and immunoregulatory functions. They are essential for maintaining physiological homeostasis through their roles in metabolism, detoxification, and immune responses. Various factors, including viruses, alcohol, metabolites, toxins, and other pathogenic agents, can impair liver function, leading to acute or chronic injury that may progress to end- stage liver disease. While sharing common features, gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatic diseases exhibit distinct pathophysiological, clinical, and therapeutic profiles, contributing to approximately 2-3 million deaths globally each year and imposing significant economic and social burdens.

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
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
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
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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Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri

Dr Bhumika Maikhuri is an orthodontist with 2 years of clinical experience. She is also working as a medical writer and anchor at Medical Dialogues. She has completed her BDS from Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital and MDS from Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences. She has a few publications and patents to her credit. Her diverse background in clinical dentistry and academic research uniquely positions her to contribute meaningfully to our team.