Events & Conferences
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Upcoming Conferences
SDDF 2026 · 16th Saudi Digestive Disease Forum
The flagship scientific meeting of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association, bringing together 1,200+ gastroenterologists, hepatologists, endoscopists, surgeons, dietitians, and trainees from the Kingdom, the Gulf region, and beyond. The 2026 edition focuses on translating high-quality evidence into routine Saudi clinical practice across advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance, eosinophilic esophagitis, and AI-augmented diagnostics.
IBD Masterclass 2026
A two-day masterclass on inflammatory bowel disease covering advanced therapies (anti-TNFs, IL-12/23, IL-23 selective agents, JAK inhibitors, biosimilars), strategic therapy selection, stricture management, nutritional therapy, functional overlap, clinical trials and real-world research in the Middle East, IBD in pregnancy, upper GI Crohn’s disease, IBD MDT and surgical joint clinic, transition of care, and intestinal ultrasound. Featuring international faculty alongside Saudi and regional experts.
Saudi Endoscopy Days 2026
Saudi Endoscopy Days is the SGA flagship two-day endoscopy congress, bringing together gastroenterologists, endoscopists, surgeons, motility specialists, nurses, and medical trainees from across the Kingdom and the wider region. Held at King Salman Auditorium, KFSH&RC, Riyadh on 13–14 November 2026, the programme covers the full breadth of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy — ERCP, EUS, advanced polypectomy and EMR/ESD, third-space endoscopy (POEM/G-POEM), bariatric endoscopy, IBD endoscopy, motility, and quality / accreditation. Sessions blend state-of-the-art lectures from international and regional faculty with live cases, video sessions, and hands-on workshops, including dedicated tracks for nursing staff and trainees. The congress is SCFHS-accredited for 20 CME hours. SGA membership grants free early-bird registration; tiered fees apply to non-members, with trainee, nursing, and student rates. Industry partners support the educational programme without influencing scientific content.
IBD Master Class 2025
The IBD Master Class 2025 is a comprehensive conference focused on the latest advances in inflammatory bowel disease management, featuring expert lectures, debates, and hands-on workshops.
Past Conferences
IBD Master Class 2023
The IBD Master Class 2023 was a premier conference featuring international and regional experts discussing advances in inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis, management, and research.
IBUS Bowel Ultrasound Course 2024
An IBUS and SGA endorsed practical workshop on bowel ultrasound for IBD assessment, featuring hands-on training with healthy volunteers and IBD patients.
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