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Digestive Disease Week® (DDW)

Digestive Disease Week® (DDW)

DDW is the most prestigious meeting in the world for GI professionals, providing you an unparalleled opportunity to delve into exciting new developments with leaders in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.

We look forward to seeing you at DDW 2025, from May 3-6, 2025, in San Diego, California or online!

Post-meeting resources

View the entire collection of videos on the DDW TV channel.

You can also find coverage of some of the most cutting-edge topics that were presented on the DDW News blog.

AGA events

All events take place at AGA Central (L Street Bridge) unless otherwise noted. Thanks to our meetup sponsors Genentech USA, Inc., Geneoscopy, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Systems, Inc. and Salix Pharmaceuticals.

Date Time Meetup
Saturday, May 18
3 p.m.
Advocacy champions meetup – a thank you for everyone who supported our grassroots advocacy efforts this year!
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 19
10 a.m.
Live recording: Small Talk, Big Topics
11 a.m.
NPPA meetup
1 p.m.
Meet the AGA leaders (DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge)
1 p.m.
Dietitian meetup
2 p.m.
AGA/DHPA Trainee and Early Career Networking Event (DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge)
3 p.m.
IBD meetup – happy World IBD Day! Wear purple for a group photo.
Monday, May 20
11 a.m.
Trainee meetup – mingle with AGA journal editors!
12 p.m.
AGA’s Annual Women in GI Luncheon - tickets required (Marriott Marquis)
1 p.m.
Psychologists meetup
3 p.m.
Clinicians meetup - featuring a book giveaway with Dr. Austin Chiang!
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21
11 a.m.
Innovator meetup

Featured programming

Key dates

OCT.

24

Abstract submission opens. Showcase your work at the GI field’s most prestigious platform and be part of conversations that move the field forward. 

DEC.

5

Abstract submission site closes at 9 p.m. EDT (UTC –5).

JAN.

15

Registration and housing open for AGA members. Receive reduced registration fees and your first choice of hotel by registering early.

JAN.

22

Registration and housing open for nonmembers.

FEB.

27

DDW and AGA-ASGE Postgraduate Course early bird deadline

MARCH

20

Late-Breaking Abstract Submission closes

MAY

18

AGA Postgraduate Course (8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)

MAY

6

Meet ups in AGA Central (South Hall A, Level 3)

9:30 a.m. – GI Researchers
1 p.m. – Women of GI

MAY

6

Social Media Meet Up (6-7 p.m., Grand Ballroom)

This event is supported by Biocon Biologics.

MAY

7

Meet ups in AGA Central (South Hall A, Level 3)

10 a.m. – IBD specialists (established and aspiring!)
1 p.m. – GI Dietitians

MAY

7

AGA & DHPA Trainee and Early Career Networking Hour (2-3 p.m., DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge)

MAY

8

Meet ups in AGA Central (South Hall A, Level 3)

11 a.m. – Trainees
1 p.m. – GI Opportunity Fund

MAY

20

DDW Career Fair (3:30-5:30 p.m., DDW Career & Recruitment Center)

Let your passion guide you to DDW.

Be Inspired

There is nowhere else to find such an immersive and well-rounded outlook on the future of our field that will inspire new, bold possibilities for bettering the lives of those living with digestive diseases.

Be Informed

The robust program includes varied offerings so you can create a personalized curriculum that works best for you.

Be Connected

You'll find plenty of opportunities to connect with other gutsy professionals who can help you advance your work and improve patient outcomes.

Be Immersed

New technologies, devices and treatment protocols are around every corner in the Exhibit Hall with specialists on hand to give you in-depth information about products and innovations.

In 2025, let's Be Gutsy together.

Join us in San Diego or online as we open ourselves to new ideas, new perspectives and new collaborations May 3-6. Learn what we have in store for you this year.

Hear from our #AGAGastroSquad

You choose how you want to attend

If you’re unable to attend in person in the district you can join us online with four channels of livestreamed sessions. See the differences and what’s included with each option.

Categories and pricing for DDW 2025 registration are coming soon. View each description to see which category best fits your needs.

Need a visa to attend DDW? To help with longer than usual visa processing times, DDW has created an invitation letter generator to help expedite the process.

AGA scientific programming at DDW is developed by

AGA Institute Council

Learn, network and save!

Join AGA, or renew your membership, before Jan. 15, 2025, to receive early access to registration, special member pricing and your first choice of hotel for DDW and the AGA-ASGE Postgraduate Course.