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Symposium Upper GI-1
Pathways to Gastric Neoplasia: Integrating Mutational, Epigenetic, and Spatial Dynamics
English
Pathways to Gastric Neoplasia: Integrating Mutational, Epigenetic, and Spatial Dynamics
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
TBD Tim Coorens (EMBL-EBI, United Kingdom) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:23 | The somatic mutation landscape of normal gastric epithelium Tim Coorens (EMBL-EBI, United Kingdom) |
| 09:23-09:46 | Hybrid identity of incomplete intestinal metaplasia in the stomach Bogun Jang (Jeju National University, Korea) | |
| 09:46-10:09 | Spatial trajectories from metaplasia to dysplasia Sung Hak Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 10:09-10:20 | TBD TBD | |
Symposium Upper GI-2
Endoscopic Management of Upper GI Bleeding: From Basics to AI-Guided Precision
English
Endoscopic Management of Upper GI Bleeding: From Basics to AI-Guided Precision
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Sang Gyun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) TBD |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:00 | Current status and innovations in hemostasis: from injection to advanced clip and suturing Sujin Kim (Pusan National University, Korea) |
| 11:00-11:20 | Korean multicenter experience and outcomes using novel hemostatic powders Jun Chul Park (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
| 11:20-11:40 | Critical care approaches in the management of massive upper GI bleeding Joon Sung Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 11:40-12:00 | Integration of AI and big data in predicting upper GI bleeding outcomes TBD | |
Satellite Symposium-1
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons | TBD | |
| Speakers | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
State-of-the Art Lecture
English
State-of-the Art Lecture | Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:10-13:50 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons | Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| Speakers | 13:10-13:50 | Inflammation, microbiome and gastric cancer Yong Chan Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) |
Plenary Session-1
Liver, PB, GI Oncology
English
Liver, PB, GI Oncology
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Young-Suk Lim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ji Kon Ryu (Seoul National University, Korea) Woojin Lee (National Cancer Center, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 13:50-14:03 | [Liver] TBD |
| 14:03-14:16 | [Liver] TBD | |
| 14:16-14:29 | [PB] TBD | |
| 14:29-14:42 | [PB] TBD | |
| 14:42-14:55 | [GI Oncol] TBD | |
| 14:55-15:08 | [GI Oncol] TBD | |
Symposium Lower GI-1
Emerging Issues in IBD
English
Emerging Issues in IBD
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Jae Hee Cheon (Yonsei University, Korea) Jong Pil Im (Seoul National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | Advanced treatment sequencing for ulcerative colitis: innovative medicines Su Bum Park (Pusan National University, Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Acute severe ulcerative colitis management in the era of small molecules Dong hyun Kim (Chonnam University, Korea) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Mental health in inflammatory bowel disease Jane Andrews (The University of Adelaide, Australia) | |
| 16:30-16:50 | New frontiers in advanced therapy for IBD treatment Han Hee Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
Symposium GI Oncology-1
Advances in Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers
English
Advances in Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Seun Ja Park (Kosin University, Korea) Seungmin Bang (Yonsei University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:23 | Immunotherapy in gastric cancer: first-line and beyond Han Jo Jeon (Korea University, Korea) |
| 09:23-09:46 | Immunotherapy in CRC: MSI-H, MSS, and emerging combinations Jae Hyun Kim (Kosin University, Korea) | |
| 09:46-10:09 | Immunotherapy in biliary tract cancer: clinical trial to practice Hee Seung Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
| 10:09-10:20 | TBD TBD | |
Symposium Pancreatobiliary-1
Navigating Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms: From Global Consensus to Precision Management
English
Navigating Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms: From Global Consensus to Precision Management
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Jong Ho Moon (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Yousuke Nakai (Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:03 | Global consensus and evolving guidelines Yousuke Nakai (Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan) |
| 11:03-11:26 | Precision diagnosis with EUS Kwang Hyun Chung (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) | |
| 11:26-11:49 | From minimally invasive options to definitive surgery Wooil Kwon (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| 11:49-12:00 | TBD TBD | |
Satellite Symposium-2
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons | TBD | |
| Speakers | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
MDT Session-1
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
English
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Hye-Kyung Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Ji Won Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 13:50-14:10 | Impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on gastric residue during upper endoscopy Young Eun Oh (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) |
| 14:10-14:30 | Challenges and innovations in treating obese IBD patients Yehyun Park (Ewha Womans University, Korea) | |
| 14:30-14:50 | Emerging evidence linking GLP-1 receptor agonists to gastrointestinal motility Sung Eun Kim (Kosin University, Korea) | |
| 14:50-15:10 | Therapeutic promise and pitfalls of semaglutide in liver disease Hye Won Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
Symposium FGID/Motility-1
Esophageal Motility Disorders 2026: From Diagnosis to Clinical Practice
English
Esophageal Motility Disorders 2026: From Diagnosis to Clinical Practice
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) Walter Chan (Harvard University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | Diagnostic advances in esophageal motility disorders Walter Chan (Harvard University, Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Achalasia: personalized treatment and long-term outcome Yang won Min (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Managing esophageal motility disorders: beyond achalasia Kee Wook Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 16:30-16:50 | TBD TBD | |
Postgraduate Course- Pancreatobiliary
Gallstone Disease in Clinical Practice
Korean
Gallstone Disease in Clinical Practice
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Dong-Wan Seo (University of Ulsan, Korea) Young Deok Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:20 | Medical management of acute cholecystitis and cholangitis Huapyong Kang (Gachon University, Korea) |
| 09:20-09:40 | ERCP and EUS in biliary stone disease Seung Bae Yoon (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 09:40-10:00 | Managing gallstone disease in pregnancy, the elderly, and high-risk patients Woo Hyun Paik (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| 10:00-10:20 | Cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones: when and how Daegwang Yoo (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) | |
Postgraduate Course-Lower GI
Current Practices to Emerging Therapies in Lower Gastrointestinal Diseases
Korean
Current Practices to Emerging Therapies in Lower Gastrointestinal Diseases
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Eun Young Kim (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Won Moon (Kosin University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:00 | Nutrition management for inpatients in internal medicine: based on guidelines Kwangwoo Nam (Dankook University, Korea) |
| 11:00-11:20 | Emerging microbiome-based therapies for gastrointestinal diseases Seulji Kim (Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea) | |
| 11:20-11:40 | Small but significant: guideline-based management of polyps ≤20 mm Dongwoo Kim (Korea University, Korea) | |
| 11:40-12:00 | Management strategy for T1 stage colon cancer Seong Jung Kim (Chosun University, Korea) | |
Satellite Symposium-3
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons | TBD | |
| Speakers | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
Postgraduate Course-Upper GI
Recent Advances and Guideline Updates in Gastric Diseases
Korean
Recent Advances and Guideline Updates in Gastric Diseases
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Hyun soo Kim (Chonnam National University, Korea) Gwang Ha Kim (Pusan National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 13:50-14:10 | Diagnosis and treatment of helicobacter pylori: updates from recent clinical guidelines Hyo-Joon Yang (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) |
| 14:10-14:30 | Diagnosis and management of gastritis: evidence-based guideline updates Eun Jeong Gong (Hallym University, Korea) | |
| 14:30-14:50 | Endoscopic management of gastric subepithelial tumors: indications and techniques Moon Kyung Joo (Korea University, Korea) | |
| 14:50-15:10 | ESD for EGC: latest evidence, guidelines, and technological innovations Dae Young Cheung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
Postgraduate Course-GI Oncology
Check List before Starting Chemotherapy
Korean
Check List before Starting Chemotherapy
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Yoon Tae Jeen (Korea University, Korea) Young Eun Joo (Chonnam National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | Reactivation of tuberculosis in cancer patients Sung Jun Chung (Inje University , Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Antiviral strategies for HBV during cancer treatment Hyo Young Lee (Hanyang University, Korea) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Vaccination of adults with advanced cancers Jun-Won Seo (Chosun University, Korea) | |
| 16:30-16:50 | DVT prophylaxis in cancer patients Dong Jun Oh (Dongguk University, Korea) | |
Symposium KSG-1: BigData
Big Data-Driven Innovation in Gastroenterology
English
Big Data-Driven Innovation in Gastroenterology
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Chang Kyun Lee (Kyung Hee University, Korea) Dong Uk Kim (CHA University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:20 | Real-world evidence in gastrointestinal disease: from claims to clinical action Shin Ju Oh (Kyung Hee University, Korea) |
| 09:20-09:40 | Global open big data in gastroenterology: diverse data resources for GI innovation TBD | |
| 09:40-10:00 | AI in gastrointestinal endoscopy: from image data to clinical decision support Jung Ho Bae (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| 10:00-10:20 | Omics meets the clinic: multi-omics and big data integration in GI cancer research Inuk Jung (School of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Korea) | |
Symposium Liver-1
Advances in Systemic Therapy for HCC: From Intermediate to Advanced Stages
English
Advances in Systemic Therapy for HCC: From Intermediate to Advanced Stages
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Jung-Hwan Yoon (Seoul National University, Korea) Do Young Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:03 | Treatment sequencing and optimization in advanced HCC Young Sun Lee (Korea University, Korea) |
| 11:03-11:26 | Biomarkers and prediction models for therapeutic response in advanced HCC Pil Soo Sung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 11:26-11:49 | Expanding the role of systemic therapy in intermediate-stage HCC Stephen Chan (The Chinese Univeristy of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) | |
| 11:49-12:00 | TBD TBD | |
Satellite Symposium-4
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons | TBD | |
| Speakers | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
KSG-Korean American Gastroenterology Network
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Lawrence Kim (American Gastroenterological Association, USA) Seung-Ok Lee (Jeonbuk National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 13:50-13:55 | [KAMA] Introduction of KAMA Sunguk Jang (Cleveland Clinic, USA) |
| 13:55-14:10 | [KAMA] Cholangioscopy in biliary stricture: evolving utilization of direct visualization Sunguk Jang (Cleveland Clinic, USA) | |
| 14:10-14:25 | [KSG] Endobiliary RFA for malignant strictures: broadening therapeutic horizons Jae Hee Cho (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
| 14:25-14:40 | [KAMA] Pancreas cysts: evolving concepts in diagnosis and care Linda Lee (Harvard University, USA) | |
| 14:40-14:55 | [KSG] EUS-guided pancreatic drainage: from innovation to standardization Tae Jun Song (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 14:55-15:10 |
Panel discussion
Sung Woo Ko (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Jae Keun Park (Hallym University, Korea) |
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Symposium KSG-2: Pediatic/surgery
EEN and Surgical Core for GI doctor
English
EEN and Surgical Core for GI doctor
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Kyung Mo Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Jung Wook Huh (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | The role and efficacy of exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) in pediatric Crohn’s disease Sowon Park (University of Ulsan, Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Various types of proximal gastrectomy and considerations for postoperative surveillance endoscopy Ki Bum Park (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Postoperative colonoscopic surveillance in colorectal cancer: what we should know Jun Woo Bong (Korea University, Korea) | |
| 16:30-16:50 | Minimally invasive surgical approaches for cholangiocarcinoma Sung Hyun Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
Omics Joint Symposium I
Korean
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room E | |
| Chairpersons |
TBD TBD TBD |
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| Speakers | 13:50-14:13 | Integrative bioinformatics strategies for gastrointestinal multi-omics data TBD |
| 14:13-14:36 | Proteomic landscapes in gastrointestinal diseases: technology and applications TBD | |
| 14:36-14:59 | Metabolomic profiling for gut health and disease TBD | |
| 14:59-15:10 | Clinical integration of multi-omics in gastroenterology: current status and future directions Dong Uk Kim (CHA University, Korea) | |
Omics Joint Symposium II
Korean
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room E | |
| Chairpersons |
Seong-Joon Koh (Seoul National University, Korea) TBD |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | Multi-omics network analysis in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) TBD |
| 15:50-16:10 | Proteogenomic insights into hepatocellular carcinoma TBD | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Metabolomic signatures of pancreatic disorders TBD | |
| 16:30-16:50 | Panel discussion TBD | |
