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Agenda
6:30 am – 7:45 am
Registration
Breakfast Sessions
7:00 am – 7:40 am
Big Stones, One ERCP: Mastering Single Session Stone Extraction
Dr. Pierre Deprez
Seeing Before Cutting: The Value of Multimodal Endoscopic Imaging in Resection Planning
Dr. Stefan Seewald
Progressing from EMR to ESD: A Structured Pathway
Dr. Bronte Holt
EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy: Tips, Tricks, and Technical Pearls
Dr. Takao Itoi
POEM: From Apprenticeship to Teacher
Dr. Mohan Ramchandani
Developing Proficiency in Third-Space Endoscopy: How to Train to Succeed
Dr. Amol Bapaye
Built in the Endoscopy Suite: Research That Changes Patient Care
Dr. Thomas Rösch
Advanced therapies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: How to position in the IBD treatment algorithm
Dr. Millie Long
Morning Sessions
7:50 am – 8:00 am
Welcome Address
Dr. Shyam Varadarajulu
President, Digestive Health Institute
8:00 am – 8:20 am
POEM: From the First Case to the Future
Dr. Haru Inoue
8:20 am – 10:30 am
Live Demonstrations
10:30 am –10:45 am
Break and Visit Exhibits
10:45 am – 12:30 pm
Live Demonstrations
12:30 pm – 12:50 pm
Break
12:50 pm – 1:30 pm
Luncheon Legacy Lecture
Endoscopy in Seven Decades
Dr. Peter Cotton
Afternoon Sessions
1:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Live Demonstrations
3:45 pm – 4:05 pm
Research, Education and Training Under One Roof – The AIG Model
Dr. Nageshwar Reddy
4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Questions and Answers
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Break and Visit Exhibits
Industry-Sponsored Satellite Symposium
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Biliary and Pancreatic Stenting: Lessons Learned by the Master
Dr. Guido Costamagna
Therapeutic EUS: Present Status and a Look Toward the Future
Dr. Paul Fockens
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection in the Colon: Applications and Current Best Practices
Dr. Michael Bourke
Endoscopic Imaging: Present and Future
Dr. Hisao Tajiri
5:30 pm
Adjourn
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Welcome Reception – The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Breakfast Sessions
7:00 am – 7:45 am
Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis: Observation, Intervention, and Everything in Between
Dr. Roy van Wanrooij
Barrett’s Dysplasia: Observation, EMR, or ESD – Choosing the Right Strategy
Dr. Jacques Bergman
Pancreatic Duct Stones: An Algorithmic Approach to Treatment
Dr. Marianna Arvanitakis
Endoscopic Closure of Perforations: Mucosal Clips, Full-Thickness Clips and Suturing — Match the Device with the Hole
Dr. Nikhil Kumta
Endoscopic Treatments for Obesity in the Era of GLP-1: What Do I Need to Know?
Dr. Vivek Kumbhari
Grand Prix Driving in the Biliary Tree – Single Operator Cholangioscopy Tips from the Master
Dr. Horst Neuhaus
Towards Achieving A 100% Biliary Cannulation Rate – Routine and Advanced Techniques
Dr. Torsten Beyna
Choosing Your Advanced Endoscopy Home: A Blueprint for Training Success
Dr. Shyam Thakkar
Morning Sessions
8:00 am – 8:20 am
Borrowing from the Body to Heal the Body: Autologous Tissue
Transplantation for Fistulas and Chronic Wounds
Dr. Ivo Boskoski
8:20 am – 10:30 am
Live Demonstrations
10:30 am –10:45 am
Break and Visit Exhibits
10:45 am – 12:30 pm
Live Demonstrations
12:30 pm – 12:50 pm
Break
12:50 pm – 1:30 pm
Luncheon Legacy Lecture
Personal perspectives on the growth of endoscopy during my career
Dr. Nib Soehendra
Afternoon Sessions
1:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Live Demonstrations
3:45 pm – 4:05 pm
Endoscopic management of chronic pancreatitis: The Brussels Contributions
Dr. Jacques Deviere
4:05 pm – 4:15 pm
Questions and Answers
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Break and Visit Exhibits
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Self-Assessment: Video-Based Case Modules
5:30 pm
Adjourn
8:30 am – 11:50 am
Hands-on Workshop and Optional Didactics
Hotel Accommodations
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando
Grande Lakes
4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837 ·
Inspired by the opulent era of Florida's historic hotels, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes stands as the premier resort destination in Orlando, FL. Our luxury hotel boasts a remarkable range of offerings, from rejuvenating spa experiences and championship golf to delectable farm-to-table dining, family activities and exquisite pools featuring luxurious new cabanas. Unparalleled opportunities for relaxation, recreation and adventure beckon families, couples, groups and all travelers. Nestled amidst over 500 acres of pristine natural landscapes, tranquil lakes and a thriving farm, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes transcends the conventional notion of a mere luxury hotel—it is an exceptional escape.
Attendee rooms rates per night: $249, plus tax
A discounted daily resort fee of $35, plus tax, is not included in the special attendee room rate, and provides the following guest amenities:
- Enhanced guest room internet for up to 6 devices
- Complimentary general bandwidth in meeting space
- Daily bike rental
- Driving range privileges
- Daily recreational activities
- Shuttle transportation to SeaWorld, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando (individual reservations required -24 hours in advance; not applicable to scheduled off-site group transport)
A limited number of rooms are available at this rate and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations must be made by July 16, 2026, to receive the special attendee room rate. Once Orlando Health’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higher rate for any additional rooms made available. Check-in is 4:00 pm. Check-out is 11:00 am
PARKING
Self and valet parking are available at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grand Lakes. The 2026 prevailing rate is $54.00 for valet parking, plus applicable taxes (currently 6.5%). Parking rates are subject to change without notice.
Agenda
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Noon
Registration
12:00 pm – 12:55 pm
Lunch
SESSION I
12:55 pm – 1:00 pm
Welcome
1:00 pm – 1:20 pm
How to provide a high-quality GI consultation?
Chanlir Segarra, MD
1:20 pm – 1:40 pm
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: What do I need to know?
Arvind Murali, MD
1:40 pm – 2:00 pm
Management of anti-thrombotic agents for patients undergoing GI endoscopy
Shajan Peter, MD
2:00 pm – 2:20 pm
Rectal bleeding and abdominal pain over the weekend. What should a non-IBD trained provider know?
Mitali Agarwal, MD
2:20 pm – 2:45 pm
Self-assessment
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Break
SESSION II
3:00 pm – 3:20 pm
Abdominal bloating: What can I do to help?
Chanlir Segarra, MD
3:20 pm – 3:40 pm
Tricks to optimize inpatient bowel prep
Shajan Peter, MD
3:40 pm – 4:00 pm
Smoldering pancreatitis. What can help with recovery?
Ji Young Bang, MD, MPH
4:00 pm – 4:20 pm
Self-assessment
4:25 pm – 5:00 pm
Industry Sponsor Product Theater
5:00 pm
Adjourn
Florida Digestive Diseases Update General Session
7:00 am
Registration
7:00 am – 7:55 am
Breakfast
Session I: Esophagus
7:55 am – 8:00 am
Welcome
8:00 am – 8:15 am
Diagnosing and treating EoE – developing an algorithm for treatment – Ikuo Hirano Lecture
David Katzka, MD
8:15 am – 8:30 am
Update on GERD: The Lyon Consensus
Peter Kahrilas, MD
8:30 am – 8:45 am
Barrett's diagnosis and surveillance 2.0 – Availability and efficacy of tests beyond Seattle protocol biopsies
Sachin Wani, MD
8:45 am – 9:00 am
Evaluation and management of dysphagia with a negative endoscopy
Peter Kahrilas, MD
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Case presentations and discussion
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Break
Session II: Liver
10:00 am – 10:15 am
Role of TIPS – when to use and when to avoid
Paul Kwo, MD
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Updates on screening for and Management of MASLD
Ray Kim, MD
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Acute on chronic liver failure. Diagnostic criteria and Management algorithm
Kirti Shetty, MD
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Incidental focal liver lesions (benign) and hepatic cysts – diagnostic and management algorithm
Paul Kwo, MD
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Case presentations and discussion
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Industry Sponsored Lunch
Session III: Functional Bowel Disorders
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm
Functional dyspepsia and idiopathic gastroparesis: When is motility testing needed?
Michael Camilleri, MD
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm
Feeding fundamentals: A comprehensive guide to enteral nutrition and feeding tubes
John Fang, MD
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
The cost of weight loss: Important issues with obesity drugs
Shelby Sullivan, MD
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Microplastics – Here, there and everywhere: Implications for GI
David Johnson, MD
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Case presentations and discussion
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Break
Session IV: Colon
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
A practical approach to the evaluation and management of chronic diarrhea
David Johnson, MD
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Appendiceal polyps: Careful piecemeal EMR, FTRD or surgery?
Doug Rex, MD
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Management of recurrent Clostridioides difficele colitis – towards developing an algorithm of therapeutic options
Colleen Kelly, MD
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Understanding, detecting and resecting colorectal serrated lesions
Doug Rex, MD
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Case presentations and discussion
4:00 pm
Adjourn
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Reception for all attendees and guests
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, Pool Terrace and Lawn
7:00 am – 7:55 am
Breakfast
Session V: Pancreatology
7:55 am – 8:00 am
Welcome
8:00 am – 8:15 am
Acute pancreatitis: Implementing clinical guidelines for optimal patient outcomes
Santhi Vege, MD
8:15 am – 8:30 am
IgG4-related disease in GI for the pancreas and beyond
Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, MD
8:30 am – 8:45 am
Evaluation and management of suspected mild chronic pancreatitis
Santhi Vege, MD
8:45 am – 9:00 am
In whom, when and how to screen for pancreatic cancer?
Anne Marie Lennon, MD
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Case presentation and discussion
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Break
Session VI: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
10:00 am – 10:15 am
Advanced therapies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: How to position in the IBD treatment algorithm
David T. Rubin, MD
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Diagnostic strategies and disease monitoring in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Miguel Regueiro, MD
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Precision medicine in IBD: How to incorporate in the care of IBD patients
Maria Dubinsky, MD
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Combination therapy in IBD: Is this the new norm?
Millie Long, MD, MPH
11:00 am – 11:25 am
Case presentations and discussion
11:30 am
Adjourn