Preliminary Agenda

All times are in Central Daylight Time (CDT). Explore the complete program and session highlights through the DDW Meeting Planner.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration
Begin your DDW experience by checking in and preparing for a full day of learning and networking.

7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | AGA–ASGE Postgraduate Course (Day 1)
Led by experts from AGA and ASGE, this course provides a practical, symptom-based overview of the latest advances, guidelines, and best practices in gastroenterology and hepatology.

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | AASLD Basic Science Emerging Topics Conference (Day 1)
This one-and-a-half-day program focuses on a key challenge in hepatology understanding how disruptions in liver communication networks contribute to multisystem diseases.

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Scientific Sessions
Explore the latest innovations in gastroenterology, connect with industry leaders, and discover solutions tailored to your professional needs.

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Poster Sessions and ePosters
Browse research organized by DDW tracks, making it easy to identify topics aligned with your interests.