Overview

As a proud sponsoring society of the Digestive Disease Week (DDW), ASGE is excited to present a comprehensive and engaging lineup of sessions and events for attendees to experience while in San Diego. Our schedule is thoughtfully curated to offer a range of educational and networking opportunities, designed to enrich your professional knowledge and connections in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Pre-DDW Workshops

*US Pacific Time

Friday, May 2 • 10:30 AM–6:30 PM

Innovation in Endoscopy Education Workshop:  Mastering Flat Neoplasms, IBD Dysplasia and Malignant Polyps

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Friday, May 2 • 12:00–5:15 PM

Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology Workshop: A Practical Hands-On Introduction for Clinicians

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Friday, May 2 • 1:00–5:00 PM

ABE Annual Meeting: Global Adoption of EMBT by 2030

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AGA-ASGE Postgraduate Course

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For the first time ever,  AGA  and  ASGE  will come together to leverage their expertise to equip health care professionals with the latest in GI and hepatology in conjunction with DDW 2025, taking place in San Diego, CA or virtually. This groundbreaking collaboration will provide an unparalleled one-stop opportunity to enhance expertise in both GI and hepatology from top experts around the globe.

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ASGE Sessions at DDW

Presidential Plenary
Sunday, May 4 • 2-4 PM

ASGE Presidential Plenary

Join ASGE President Prateek Sharma, MD, FASGE, and distinguished ASGE leaders in a thought- provoking and insightful look at the future of gastrointestinal endoscopy. They will delve deep into the pressing challenges gastroenterologists are confronting as they share their expertise on latest cutting-edge innovations and clinical developments. This highly popular session will also showcase endowed lectures by some of the field’s leading experts, as well as fast-paced presentations of featured ASGE abstract submissions. A featured speaker this year is Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer of Microsoft, who will discuss AI in medicine. Don’t miss this stimulating session designed to inspire fresh ideas and shape the next era of endoscopy.

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Video Plenary Session
Monday, May 5 • 8–9:30 AM, 2–3:30 PM

Video Plenary Session

ASGE is gathering top endoscopic videos to showcase in this unique session at DDW. Top submissions in each category will earn ASGE’s Best-of-the-Best Awards, culminating in an overall winner, who will be honored with the VideoGIE Mel Schapiro Award. The top Distinguished Educational Video Award video will also air during this session.

World Cup of Endoscopy Session
Tuesday, May 6 • 1–3 PM

World Cup of Endoscopy Session

This annual favorite is a one-of-a-kind DDW session. Watch countries battle it out for the prestigious title of the best endoscopic video. Participants will present their videos in their national attire, adding a vibrant and festive atmosphere to the event. Come join this session to watch exemplary endoscopic videos, while rooting for your national or preferred team. This is an interactive and entertaining event at DDW that you will not want to miss!

ASGE Learning Center in the Exhibit Hall


Saturday, May 3–Tuesday, May 6 9:30 AM–4 PM

ASGE’s Learning Center is the go-to destination in the DDW Exhibit Hall. A hub of bustling activities, visit daily for compelling theater presentations by luminaries in the field, hands-on sessions by expert faculty. You won’t want to miss opportunities to personally test the latest cutting-edge endoscopic tools and technology offered by various companies. Come to the Learning Center to meet ASGE leadership and have all your ASGE membership and program questions answered.

Learning Center

Are You Up for the Challenge —Your Mission: #SaveJimmy!

Step into the world of GI exploration and put your wits to the test in a thrilling escape room adventure. This isn’t just another escape room — it’s an epic mission where your team must use your problem-solving skills and teamwork to unravel complex puzzles in a race against the clock to #SaveJimmy. Gather your most clever friends to assemble a team of sharp minds to take on a mission like no other. The clock’s ticking, and Captain Jimmy is counting on you! Secure your spot now—before they disappear!

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Hands-On Sessions in ASGE’s Learning Center

Hands on Learning

Pre-register when you sign up for DDW to join practical skills training sessions on the following topics:

Endoscopy Essentials Fellow’s Course (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, May 3 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.

The Alphabet Soup of Enteric Tubes: Proper Placement and Management of Complications (SOLD OUT)

Sunday, May 4 • 9:30–11:30 am

Enhanced ERCP Biliary Access: Utilizing EUS Techniques (SOLD OUT)

Sunday, May 4 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.

An Introduction to Endoscopic Resection: Technique and Best Practices (SOLD OUT)

Monday, May 5 • 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Endoscopic Emergencies (SOLD OUT)

Monday, May 5 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Bariatrics (SOLD OUT)

Tuesday, May 6 • 9:30–11.:30 a.m.