Five days. Over 200 world-class faculty. And a city ready to welcome you.

APDW 2026 Manila is more than just a congress — it is where leading minds in gastroenterology from across Asia-Pacific and beyond come together to push boundaries, spark ideas, and shape the future of digestive health. From cutting-edge scientific sessions to hands-on learning and meaningful collaborations, there is much to look forward to.

And beyond the congress halls, discover Manila's vibrant culture, rich heritage, and warm Filipino hospitality.

This is one you won't want to miss

The Expert Performance Hands-On Workshop brings expert techniques into practice through immersive, small-group, simulation-based training led by world-class faculty. Refine your skills in Upper and Lower GI Therapeutic Endoscopy or Basic and Advanced ERCP through focused, hands-on exercises designed to build technical proficiency, precision, and confidence.

•⁠ ⁠Upper and Lower GI Therapeutic Endoscopy: GI Bleeding | Full-Day Course

Train using the new Nikko therapeutic endoscopy simulators, designed for realistic, expert performance-based training in managing challenging GI bleeding. Gain hands-on experience in managing upper and lower GI bleeding, including variceal and ulcer bleeding, Mallory-Weiss tears, angiodysplasia, post-EMR and diverticular bleeding. Practice essential hemostatic techniques, including endoscopic clipping, over-the-scope clips, argon plasma coagulation (APC), and rubber band ligation.

•⁠ ⁠Basic or Advanced ERCP: Half-Day Course

Basic ERCP: Master essential techniques, including biliary cannulation, sphincterotomy, stone extraction, stent placement, bleeding management, and retrieval of migrated stents and fractured guidewires.

Advanced ERCP: Refine complex biliary interventions, including mechanical lithotripsy, sphincteroplasty, stricture dilation, cholangioscopy-guided biopsy, electrohydraulic and laser lithotripsy, and needle-knife techniques.

APDW 2026 Manila is more than scientific sessions — it's about the people you meet, the mentors who inspire you, and the connections that last long after the congress.

Young GI Programme sign-ups are open! Connect with fellow Young GIs from across Asia-Pacific at a dedicated networking evening, and gain valuable career insights through small-group mentoring sessions with experienced GI leaders — these programmes are designed to give you real career guidance, meaningful connections, and experiences that go well beyond the scientific sessions.

Your Early Bird Rate Ends 15 October. Do Not Let It Pass.

With leading experts, cutting-edge science, and valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues from around the world, APDW 2026 Manila is a congress you won't want to miss.

We look forward to welcoming you to Manila!