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President of the BSG
On behalf of the British Society of Gastroenterology, I am delighted to welcome you to our BSG International Section Meeting in Dubai, taking place from 8 to 10 May 2026. This landmark regional meeting brings together gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons, and oncologists in a truly multidisciplinary forum, focused on the latest advances in technology, therapies, and collaborative care. We look forward to sharing expertise, learning from one another, and shaping the future of GI practice together. I warmly invite you to join us for what promises to be an inspiring and impactful meeting.

CEO of the BSG
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to Dubai for the BSG International Section Meeting in May 2026. This event reflects the BSG’s commitment to global collaboration, education, and excellence in patient care. Over three days, delegates will engage in practical sessions, MDT-style discussions, and expert-led updates across gastroenterology and hepatology. We hope you will join us to connect with colleagues from across the region and beyond, and to be part of a growing international BSG community.

Chair of the BSG International Section
As Chair of the BSG International Committee, I am pleased to welcome you to our second regional BSG International MDT meeting in Dubai. This meeting is designed to bridge specialties, foster meaningful collaboration, and translate innovation into real improvements in patient care. With a strong scientific program and interactive multidisciplinary sessions, we aim to create a platform for shared learning and lasting partnerships. I encourage you to join us in May 2026 and be part of this exciting step forward for international GI care.

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon President of Emirates Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery (ESCRS)
On behalf of the Emirates Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery (ESCRS), it is my honor to invite you to the British Society of Gastroenterology Congress, taking place in Dubai in May 2026. ESCRS is dedicated to advancing excellence in colorectal surgery across the UAE and the region. Operating under the umbrella of the Emirates Medical Association, we are proud to collaborate with leading international bodies, including our endorsement and active participation in the BSG International Section Meeting, reflecting our commitment to global academic exchange. Through structured education, multidisciplinary collaboration, we continuously update national and regional surgeons with the latest evidence based guidelines and advanced surgical innovations. Together, we remain committed to delivering the highest standards of surgical care and shaping the future of colorectal practice in the UAE.
About
The 2nd BSG International Gastroenterology Conference: From GI Inflammation to Cancer – Connecting the Dots will take place on 8–9 May 2026 in Dubai, organized by the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). Building on the success of the 2024 edition, this landmark meeting will bring together gastroenterologists, hepatologists, oncologists, surgeons, endocrinologists, radiologists, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world. The program is designed to explore the inflammation–cancer continuum, highlighting how chronic gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases evolve into malignancy, and how innovative approaches can prevent or interrupt this process.
This joint conference aims to bridge the clinical and academic knowledge gap between gastroenterology and oncology by focusing on the inflammatory cancer continuum. Delegates will explore how chronic GI and hepatobiliary conditions evolve into malignancy and what interventions—medical, endoscopic, surgical, and pharmacologic can break that chain
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Welcome Message
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2nd BSG International Gastroenterology Conference: From GI Inflammation to Cancer – Connecting the Dots, taking place in Dubai on 8–9 May 2026. With a distinguished faculty of global experts and thought leaders, this conference offers an exceptional platform to exchange knowledge, explore the latest advances, and engage in interactive discussions that bridge the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, and oncology. Our aim is to create an environment where delegates can grow both professionally and personally through learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Consultant Gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Airport Road, Abu Dhabi

Consultant Gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Airport Road, Abu Dhabi
1- To deliver state-of-the-art updates on investigation, management, and new developments across gastroenterology, hepatology, and gastrointestinal oncology.
2- To provide high-quality CPD and hands-on educational opportunities for attendees.
3- To enable faculty and colleagues from diverse specialties to present, share, and debate their findings in an open, multidisciplinary forum.
4- To foster collaborative research and clinical partnerships between international experts and regional leaders.
The conference will feature:
1. Plenary sessions, symposia, and panel discussions led by global experts
2. Hands-on workshops and training modules in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic skills
3. Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration and networking
Alongside plenary sessions and symposia, we are delighted to offer *hands-on training modules* in advanced endoscopy, EUS, EMR/ESD, GI bleeding control, and FibroScan, designed to equip participants with practical skills directly applicable to clinical practice.
We greatly appreciate our esteemed faculty of speakers from the UK and UAE for the time, energy and thought that they have invested in supporting the program. We extend our sincere gratitude to all sponsors, partners, and organizers for their invaluable contributions in making this event possible.
Most of all, we thank you, the participants, for enriching these annual confer ences by your presence. I hope you will enjoy the content, renew old friend ships, make new friends, get new ideas, and above all, have a good time.