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DDW is the premier meeting for professionals working in gastroenterology, hepatology, GI endoscopy, gastrointestinal surgery and related fields. DDW 2026 will take place May 2-5, 2026, in Chicago, IL and online.
As digestive health advances, DDW 2026 is the only global meeting where you can explore every avenue of the field. Join your GI and hepatology colleagues as you immerse yourself in a world of knowledge, innovation, and meaningful connections in your specialty and beyond. As the world’s premier global gathering of GI physicians, researchers and academics, Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) unites the entire spectrum of the field — your full target audience — to explore the latest advances in GI research, medicine and technology. In 2026, DDW is preparing to welcome 13,000+ digestive disease professionals from around the world to Chicago, IL and online, in search of knowledge and novel solutions.
DDW is the ideal venue to meet face-to-face with decision-makers in your specialty and expand your company’s awareness and reach worldwide. Whether you want to build relationships, showcase your groundbreaking products and technologies, or see how others are working to advance our shared goal of improved patient outcomes, your booth unlocks access to it all. Don’t miss the opportunity to get in front of key decision-makers in gastroenterology and hepatology at DDW.
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The DDW 2026 annual meeting is scheduled for May 2-5. To be gutsy takes confidence; and to be confident takes a strong foundation. The education program at DDW provides the support you need to thrive in your career and to better serve those living with digestive diseases. And we know that there is more than one way to learn. The robust program at DDW includes varied offerings so you can create a personalized curriculum that works best for you.
DDW features 400 sessions and 4,300 oral abstract and ePoster presentations. Expand the accordions below to learn more about DDW session formats and start searching in the 2026 meeting planner today! The details program will be available soon.
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Get best in class hotels available during the event; we will guide you through the complete travel services related to the event. Our conferences operations & services team can handle everything you need.
Accommodation
Services
We provide complete hotel booking services for various events held worldwide to the international attendees. We will be happy to make the requisite arrangements for you. Our excellent network through the hospitality industry and our accessibility to the best reservation systems across the countries enables us to extend highly satisfactory services to our esteemed clients.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to provide world-class, safest and the best value trips to our clients through our experience and efficiency. We know that every detail is important, which will always makes the difference so that your travel experience will be exceptional.
Frequent asked questions
Q1. When does registration open?
A. DDW 2026 registration opened on Jan. 14, 2026, for AASLD, AGA, ASGE and SSAT members. Non-member registration opened on Jan. 21, 2026. Early bird pricing is available until Feb. 25, 2026.
Q2. What is included with DDW registration?
A. Registration rates are the same for in-person or online attendance. Here's what's included with each option:
In Person
- Credentials to attend more than 400 original scientific sessions and the ability to claim CME.
- Access to 2,800 posters in the Poster Hall and 300+ companies in the Exhibit Hall.
- Full access to the DDW Online platform — including 64 live streamed sessions and all 400 scientific sessions on demand, plus the ePosters site.
- In-person networking opportunities.
Online
- Four channels with 64 key scientific sessions (live streamed). All scientific sessions will also be available on demand 24 hours after each ends.
- Ability to claim CME for designated sessions.
- Access to all full-text abstracts and complete posters on the ePosters site. Interact with select authors in virtual meeting rooms to ask questions in real time.
- Meet DDW's industry supporters with full access to the DDW Mobile App to explore the latest GI innovations and connect with partners.
Q3. How do I book my hotel room?
A. DDW offers discounted rates at a variety of top hotels near McCormick Place in Chicago, all within a short distance of the convention center. To book, go to the official housing portal, select “Housing/Group Housing,” and click on a hotel to start your reservation.
Q4. What is the abstract submission deadline?
A. General abstract submissions are accepted from Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 09:00 Eastern time (UTC-4) through Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at 21:00 Eastern time (UTC-5).
Late-Breaking Abstract submissions are accepted from Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at 09:00 Eastern time (UTC-4) through Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 17:00 Eastern time (UTC-4).
Q5. What are the show dates, hours, and location?
A. DDW 2026 will take place May 2–5, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, and online.
- DDW 2026 is held in Chicago, IL, USA at McCormick Place Convention Center.
- Official show dates are Saturday, May 2–Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- Exhibit dates are Sunday, May 3–Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Published show hours for attendees: Sunday, May 3–Tuesday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. CT.
Booth staff can access the show floor on show days at 7 a.m. and stay until 6 p.m. CT. Booth staff must be registered with a badge to enter.
Q6. Who is eligible to exhibit at DDW?
A. Companies eligible to exhibit at DDW must be directly related to the field of gastroenterology. Qualified participants must have GI-related products or services of a professional nature, consistent with at least one of DDW's product categories, including but not limited to:
- Anesthetics and Conscious Sedation
- Artificial Intelligence and Technologies
- Capsule Endoscopy Technology
- COVID-19
- Diagnostic Equipment, Devices and Services
- Disease State Awareness
- Endoscope Disinfection: Reprocessing Equipment, Solutions, Accessories and Services
- Endoscopes: Upper Scopes, Colonoscopes, Enteroscopes, EUS and ERCP Scopes
- Endoscopic Devices
- Laboratory Testing
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Nutritional and Weight Management
- Other Imaging Techniques: OCT, Confocal, Fibroscan, Fluoroscopy, etc.
- Pharmaceuticals: Acid Suppression Medications
- Pharmaceuticals: Antiviral Medications for Hepatitis
- Pharmaceuticals: Diarrhea, Constipation and Functional Bowel Disorder Medications
- Pharmaceuticals: IBD Medication
- Pharmaceuticals: Other Pharmaceuticals
- Practice Management/Telemedicine Technologies
- Probiotics and Medical Foods
- Professional: Certification, Education, Recruitment and Medical Training Simulation
- Publications
- Start-Up Company
- Surgical Equipment
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Affordable event packages
We offer affordable and convenient housing for most of the conferences, congress and meetings held worldwide. Whether you are looking for individual housing or group housing, we have best hotel list for you near the convention centre. Below are the types of hotels available for you as per the star rating.
5 STAR HOTEL
$350 - $300
Five-star hotels are considered as having the highest standard rating. These hotels offer multiple room options with luxurious and tasteful decorations and maximum comfort. Rooms in five-star hotels are considerably bigger than those in lower ranked hotels. Even the most basic rooms in a five-star hotel are spacious and allow guests to experience luxury.
4 STAR HOTEL
$300 - $250
A hotels with four-star rating shares similar amenities as a three-star hotel, but it includes an additional restaurant and bar option, concierge, and a swimming pool, among others. A large vary of facilities and superior design qualities square measure typically complemented by service standards that mirror the various and discerning needs of the guest.
3 STAR HOTEL
$250 - $200
Hotels with a three-star rating have several room options, such as Deluxe, Suite, or Premier. Rooms may also be given varying names depending on the hotel’s preference. There are also improvements in the availability of in-house amenities, such as a gymnasium, a full-service restaurant, as well as business facilities and a kiosk.
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McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, United States