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Future DDWs
Where will DDW 2011 be held?
Digestive Disease Week 2011
May 7 - May 10, 2011
Exhibit Dates: May 8 - May 10, 2011
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Beginning in 2011, DDW will move to a four-day format, starting on Saturday and ending on Tuesday (May 7–10, 2011). Learn more.
As is the practice with many other medical meetings, the DDW Council has decided to limit the release of future dates to one year in advance. We will be announcing the 2012 site and dates when we publish our promotional materials for the 2012 meeting, in February 2011.
Registration
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees for DDW are:
| Registration Category | Before Early-Bird Deadline | After Early-Bird Deadline |
| Society Member | $95 | $195 |
| Member Trainee | Complimentary | $100 |
| Member Associate (Nurse/GI Assistant/Physician Assistant) | $95 | $195 |
| Nonmember | $420 | $520 |
| Nonmember Trainee | $145 | $245 |
| Nonmember Associate (Nurse/GI Assistant/Physician Assistant) | $145 | $245 |
| Exhibitor | $95 | $195 |
| Student | $95 | $195 |
| Practice Manager | $145 | $245 |
| Spouse/Guest | $45 | $45 |
What is included in the registration fee?
Access to the poster hall, the exhibit hall and most DDW sessions are included in your registration fee. Ticketed sessions—indicated with an icon in the DDW preliminary program—are not included and require an additional fee.
How do I register and what's the deadline?
Early bird registration will open in January 2011 and last through early April. There is no registration deadline, but you will save $100 by registering before the early bird deadline.
The easiest and fastest way to register is online at www.ddw.org/registration.
I didn't have to pay a registration fee in the past. Why do I have to pay one now?
Due to increased costs and projected long-term reductions in industry support for DDW, the DDW sponsoring societies have implemented a nominal member registration fee and raised fees for most other registration categories.
Do I have to register and pay the registration fee if I submitted an abstract?
Yes, you still have to pay. Submission of the abstract handling fee does not include registration for DDW.
Can someone register another person?
Yes, as long as they can provide all of the necessary information and payment.
I just want to see one talk.
DDW does not sell registrations for portions of the meeting. Anyone interested in attending one talk will have to register for the entire meeting.
I am a member of the press. Where do I register?
Press may register online, or onsite in the DDW Newsroom. Please direct any further questions to newsroom@gastro.org.
Can my spouse attend DDW scientific sessions with me?
Spouses and guests are welcome at DDW. The registration fee is $45 for both early registration and onsite registration. There will be a special hospitality lounge and exciting tours of the host city will be made available.
Can I bring my child to DDW?
Please note that DDW is a professional medical meeting. In order to maintain this environment, children under the age of 12 are NOT permitted to attend DDW Scientific Sessions or Postgraduate Courses. No exceptions will be made. Children age 12 and older must be accompanied by an adult and must be registered for DDW as a guest in order to attend a session. Children age 6 months to 12 years old are NOT permitted in the exhibit hall. Infants under the age of 6 months are permitted in the hall if they are in a front/back child carrier. Strollers are NOT permitted in the exhibit hall.
Can I register onsite?
Yes, however, we encourage you to register in advance, particularly for ticketed sessions, which may sell out. By registering in advance, you can also avoid standing in line onsite.
What if I need to cancel or change my registration?
Written cancellations and requests for a refund must be received on or before Apr. 23, 2010. Requests will not be honored after this date. Requests submitted after Apr. 2 must also include the tickets and badge you received in the mail. Substitutions are not permitted.
Refunds, minus a $50 administrative fee per event, will be mailed after the meeting. Fees for sessions with breakfasts or luncheons are non-refundable.
Mail refund requests to:
DDW Registration & Housing
107 Waterhouse Rd.
Bourne, MA 02532
Housing & Travel
How do I make hotel reservations?
Make your hotel reservation when you register for DDW online. The appropriate link will be provided as part of the registration process.
Can I make my own hotel and travel arrangements without going through DDW Registration and Housing?
You must make hotel reservations through DDW, as hotels can not accept individual reservations.
Abstracts
How do I submit an abstract?
Abstract submission for DDW 2011 will open in September 2010 and will close Dec. 1, 2010. Vist www.ddw.org/presenters for more information or contact Crystal Young, DDW Program Manager, with any further questions.
Where are abstracts?
Accepted abstracts for DDW 2010 are available online via MyDDW. View program/search abstracts.
CME/Certificate of Attendance
Is CME credit available? What about a certificate of attendance?
CME is available for most DDW sessions. Sessions that do not offer CME credit were indicated in the DDW Program Book, distributed onsite. More information
Visit the CME site to print your CME credits or certificate of attendance. The online service will be available through November 2010.
Other Questions
How many people attend DDW?
Over 13,000 GI professionals attended DDW 2010, plus an additional 2,000–3,000 exhibitors.
How can I get a letter of invitation?
To request an invitation letter from Digestive Disease Week 2011 for your visa application, you must first register for the meeting. Registration will open in January 2011. Once you have registered, you may print your invitation letter by using the link located within your registration record. Please visit www.ddw.org/international for more information that may be helpful.