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.

ASGE Learning Center

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

It’s all happening at the ASGE Learning Center! This is a not-to-be-missed hub of activities for all things GI endoscopy. It’s worth the walk across the sprawling Exhibit Hall for a chance to view industry demonstrations, take part in hands-on training, listen to luminaries speak at the theater and find the latest resources and news on GI endoscopy. Or just visit to network and meet ASGE leadership and staff!

Endo Theater Schedule
Industry Demonstrations Schedule

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

Dive into a thrilling GI-themed escape room where your team must solve puzzles and race the clock to #SaveJimmy. Bring your sharpest friends—Captain Jimmy’s counting on you! Spots are limited—reserve now!

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.

 

Pre-DDW Workshops

ASGE Sessions at DDW

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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.

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!