Scientific Sessions and Tracks:
1. Advanced Therapy and Treatment Techniques
2. Artificial Intelligence and Imaging in Gastroenterology
3. Clinical Research, Challenges and Evidence-Based Medicine
4. Colorectal Cancer and GI Tract Oncology
5. Fatty Liver, Hepatitis and Liver Regeneration
6. Gallbladder, Hepatic and Biliary Disorders
7. Gastro Emergency Care and Nursing
8. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Interventional Therapy
9. Gastrointestinal Genetics, Immunology and Inflammation
10. Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Drug Therapy
11. Gastrointestinal Rare, Infectious and Post-COVID Disorders
12. Geriatric and Pediatric Gastroenterology
13. Gut Microbiome, Prebiotics, Probiotics and FMT
14. Gut-Brain Axis and Neurogastroenterology
15. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, GERD and Ulcers
16. Molecular, Biochemical and Physiological Gastroenterology
17. Obesity, Metabolic GI Disorders and Pancreatic Diseases
18. Screening, Diagnosis and Translational Medicine
19. Small and Large Bowel, Upper GI and Surgery
20. Veterinary Gastroenterology
World Congress of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases (WGDD-2024)
Porto, Portugal | November 25–26, 2024
Our inaugural WGDD-2024 was an exceptional success, bringing together gastroenterologists, hepatologists, endoscopists, surgeons, microbiome researchers, nutrition experts, and industry leaders from around the world in the beautiful city of Porto. Conducted in a hybrid format, the congress featured impactful keynote presentations, interactive clinical panels, case-based discussions, and highly engaging Q&A sessions.
WGDD-2024 laid a solid foundation for future editions by emphasizing innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global knowledge exchange in advancing digestive health and gastrointestinal science.
2nd World Congress of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases (WGDD-2025)
Barcelona, Spain | September 08–09, 2025
WGDD-2025 successfully advanced the momentum, attracting a diverse and international community of clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to Barcelona. The congress showcased groundbreaking developments in digestive disease diagnostics, advanced endoscopy, liver and pancreatic disorders, GI oncology, gut microbiome research, and emerging therapeutic strategies. With world-renowned keynote speakers, high-quality scientific sessions, clinical workshops, and networking opportunities, WGDD-2025 fostered meaningful collaborations and highlighted the rapidly evolving landscape of gastroenterology and digestive medicine. The congress drew attendees from across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond — cementing WGDD as a truly global gastroenterology platform.
Upcoming Conference
3rd World Congress of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases (WGDD-2026)
Paris, France | October 26–27, 2026
WGDD-2026 marks the third chapter of our prestigious Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases series, set in the iconic city of Paris. Building on the successes of Porto (2024) and Barcelona (2025), this congress will gather leading gastroenterologists, surgeons, researchers, clinicians, and industry pioneers to discuss cutting-edge advancements.
Featuring 20 focused scientific sessions, expert keynote lectures from institutions including the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation USA, hands-on workshops, and dynamic networking opportunities, WGDD-2026 promises to be a premier global platform shaping the future of gastrointestinal health. All delegates receive CPD credits, visa support, and abstracts are published with DOI and ISBN.
