DDW 2026 brings together leading clinicians, researchers, and industry innovators from around the world in gastroenterology, hepatology, GI endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery. Scheduled for May 2–5, 2026 in Chicago (with an online attendance option), the conference at McCormick Place offers hundreds of scientific sessions, poster and e-poster presentations, an Exhibit Hall with cutting-edge technologies, and extensive opportunities for learning, collaboration and networking. Whether you attend in person or virtually, DDW 2026 is designed to showcase the latest breakthroughs in digestive-disease research, advances in diagnostics and treatment, and global best practices—all under one roof.