Registration

It's All About Your Path

One mission — not a one-size-fits-all approach. Follow your own path to better outcomes for patients living with GI diseases at DDW 2024, the world’s premier gathering of gastroenterology clinicians, researchers and industry professionals. Join us when the field’s brightest minds unite in Washington, D.C., and online, ready to share in the latest discoveries shaping digestive health. 

Register to Join

DDW takes place May 18–21, 2024. You choose how you want to be part of DDW — in person at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center or online, with access to a variety of livestreamed and on-demand content. AASLD, AGA, ASGE and SSAT members receive discounted rates. To receive the member rate, you must be a member of AASLD, AGA, ASGE or SSAT at the time of registration. 

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Registration Dates

DDW will take place May 18–21, 2024, in Washington, D.C., at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and online. Mark your calendar for these important dates:

  • Jan. 24, 2024: General registration and housing open for nonmembers.
  • March 13, 2024: Last day for early bird registration discount.
  • May 18–21, 2024: DDW takes place.  
I think DDW is the best way to get new knowledge and to get connected with other specialists in my area. It’s a really great experience for all of us.

Freyis Thomas Lora, MD, DDW 2023 attendee

Registration Options

You choose how you want to be a part of DDW — in person in Chicago at McCormick Place or online, with access to a variety of livestreamed and on-demand content.

If you don’t have time to attend the full four-day meeting, consider registering in the Postgraduate Course Only category (register for a one-day Postgraduate Course without registering for the full meeting). If you can’t attend at all during the meeting dates, you can purchase access to the on demand sessions after DDW ends.

Grateful for an outstanding DDW and the opportunity to connect and share our work! Re-energized by the amazing science and people working to advance our care of patients in gastroenterology!

—John Gubatan, MD

As a medical student, I am more than grateful for this opportunity to interact and learn from world leaders of the GI community.

— Nkengeh Tazinkeng, MD

Incredibly grateful and privileged to have attended my first #DDW2023! It was four days of excitement, exhaustion, knowledge, and friendships. I'm already looking forward to #DDW2024!

— Lori Plung

What a conference! It's like the Olympics of the Gastro world!

— Mo Thoufeeq, MD

I may have forgotten how much I love attending DDW in person. Great networking, learning and discussions.

— Edward Barnes, MD, PhD

DDW was an exciting opportunity to connect and share ideas with colleagues from around the world. Already thinking about next year!

— Jeong Yun Yang, MD

Outstanding talks and speakers. Very clinically oriented and intense.

— Emad S. Aljahdli, MD

Amazing DDW this year full of so many great talks, posters and connecting with so many great minds in GI!

—Meghan Barrett-Englert, MD, MS

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Registration Options

We’ve broken down the differences between online and in-person registration and what’s included with each.

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Registration Fees

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