It's All About Your Community

At DDW, you’ll meet with the field’s brightest minds to make connections that create a world of difference for patients everywhere. Discuss your challenges and triumphs with colleagues, gain inspiration from physicians and researchers across the GI discipline and forge new partnerships to collaborate on future projects.

Build Bridges. Make Inroads.

From social receptions to informal gatherings, DDW offers plenty of opportunities to meet your colleagues, forge new partnerships and connect with experts from across the spectrum. Check back soon for a calendar of dedicated networking events.

Poster Hall: Gain inspiration from your colleagues’ discoveries and hear directly from researchers on their work. Authors will be at their posters at a dedicated time each day to answer questions.
Sessions: Some sessions offer dedicated Q&A time so you can dive deeper into the topic and connect with the experts.
Exhibit Hall: Meet with trusted industry partners and discuss your specific needs in the Exhibit Hall or online Industry Supporter Directory.

DDW Virtual Career Fair

Taking place May 25, 2022, from 5–8 p.m. EDT, the DDW Virtual Career Fair is an online event connecting GI professionals with private practice employers, group practices, hospitals, health systems and other recruiters around the country. During the career fair, job seekers can browse employer profiles and available positions and privately chat with employers.

It’s an amazing opportunity to meet with the people that actually do the research that you read about. Making those connections is huge.

— Richie Manikat, Stanford University School of Medicine, DDW 2023 attendee

Calendar of Networking Opportunities

Visit the DDW Online Planner for final locations.

May 6
May 7
May 8
May 9

Saturday, May 6, 2023

8 a.m.	DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge Supported by bioMérieux, Inc.
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	This space is dedicated to trainee and young GI attendees. Information will be available from the sponsoring societies, in addition to trainee-specific programming tips at DDW and Meet-the-Expert sessions. Come meet and network with peers from around the world over a cup of coffee or while playing a game.
	DDW Career and Recruitment Center
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	This is your one-stop shop for career and employment resources. Get tips for connecting with potential employers and browse job openings.
9:30 a.m.	AGA GI Researchers Meet Up
	9:30-10:30 a.m.
	AGA Central, Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	Stop by to connect with like-minded people for informal networking.
1 p.m.	AGA Women of GI Meet Up
	1-2 p.m.
	AGA Central, Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	Stop by to connect with like-minded people for informal networking.
5:30 p.m.	ASGE Fellows Networking Session
	5:30-6:30 p.m.
	Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Clark ABC Room
	Come to this networking session to meet other fellows and learn how you can leverage the excellent resources ASGE provides, while identifying top tips to navigate your fellowship training!
6 p.m.	Social Media Meet Up Supported by Biocon Biologics
	6-7 p.m.
	Grand Ballroom Lobby (South Hall, Level 1)
	Connect offline with the friends that you've made from social media in a relaxed and fun setting, taking place in the Grand Ballroom Lobby.

Sunday, May 7, 2023

6:30 a.m.	DDW Breakfast Connections
	6:30-7:45 a.m.
	Locations vary, check the DDW Mobile App
	These are scholarly, dynamic morning discussions in an informal, small-group atmosphere. Breakfast is included and space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee.
8 a.m.	DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge Supported by bioMérieux, Inc.
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	This space is dedicated to trainee and young GI attendees. Information will be available from the sponsoring societies, in addition to trainee-specific programming tips at DDW and Meet-the-Expert sessions. Come meet and network with peers from around the world over a cup of coffee or while playing a game.
	DDW Career and Recruitment Center
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	This is your one-stop shop for career and employment resources. Get tips for connecting with potential employers and browse job openings.
10 a.m.	AGA IBD Specialists Meet Up
	10-11 a.m.
	AGA Central, Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	Stop by to connect with other established and aspiring IBD specialists.
12:30 p.m.	DDW Meet-the-Professor and Meet-the-Investigator Luncheons
	12:30-1:45 p.m.
	Locations vary, check the DDW Mobile App
	Participate in a scholarly, dynamic discussion in an informal, small-group atmosphere. A boxed lunch is included. Space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee.
1 p.m.	AGA GI Dietician Meet Up
	1-2 p.m.
	AGA Central, Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	Stop by to connect with like-minded people for informal networking.
2 p.m.	AGA and DHPA Trainee and Early Career Networking Hour
	2-3 p.m.
	DDW Trainee & Early Career Lounge, Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	Make time to grow beyond your workplace, connecting with peers and experienced GIs in a relaxed environment in between sessions. Our networking hour is a major opportunity to expand your network on an international scale. Look forward to engaging with fellow attendees, the leadership of the AGA Trainee and Early career Committee and Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA) leaders from practices across the nation. This event is free for all trainees, early career, medical residents and students.
6:30 p.m.	AASLD Know-It-All Ball
	6:30-8 p.m.
	Hyatt Regency Chicago, Crystal Ballroom BC, Lobby Level, West Tower
	Mix and mingle with other smarty-pants while enjoying refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres.

Monday, May 8, 2023

6:30 a.m.	DDW Breakfast Connections
	6:30-7:45 a.m.
	Locations vary, check the DDW Mobile App
	These are scholarly, dynamic morning discussions in an informal, small-group atmosphere. Breakfast is included and space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee.
8 a.m.	DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge Supported by bioMérieux, Inc.
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	This space is dedicated to trainee and young GI attendees. Information will be available from the sponsoring societies, in addition to trainee-specific programming tips at DDW and Meet-the-Expert sessions. Come meet and network with peers from around the world over a cup of coffee or while playing a game.
	DDW Career and Recruitment Center
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	This is your one-stop shop for career and employment resources. Get tips for connecting with potential employers and browse job openings.
11 a.m.	AGA Trainee Meet Up
	11 a.m.-noon
	AGA Central, Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	Stop by to connect with fellow trainees for informal networking.
12:30 p.m.	DDW Meet-the-Professor and Meet-the-Investigator Luncheons
	12:30-1:45 p.m.
	Locations vary, check the DDW Mobile App
	Participate in a scholarly, dynamic discussion in an informal, small-group atmosphere. A boxed lunch is included. Space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee.
1 p.m.	AGA GI Opportunity Fund Meet Up
	1-2 p.m.
	AGA Central, Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	Stop by to connect with like-minded people for informal networking.
3:30 p.m.	DDW Career Fair
	3:30-5:30 p.m.
	DDW Career and Recruitment Center, Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	Hosted by Health eCareers, this is a great opportunity to connect with potential employers. Register here.
5:30 p.m.	DDW Diversity Reception Supported by Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
	5:30-6:30 p.m.
	Outside of Room S101
	Jointly sponsored by all four societies, this reception will directly follow the DDW Diversity Symposium and provides a networking opportunity for attendees to gather, discuss relevant issues and learn more about what each society is doing to promote diversity in GI.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

6:30 a.m.	DDW Breakfast Connections
	6:30-7:45 a.m.
	Locations vary, check the DDW Mobile App
	These are scholarly, dynamic morning discussions in an informal, small-group atmosphere. Breakfast is included and space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee.
8 a.m.	DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge Supported by bioMérieux, Inc.
	8 a.m.-2 p.m.
	Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	This space is dedicated to trainee and young GI attendees. Information will be available from the sponsoring societies, in addition to trainee-specific programming tips at DDW and Meet-the-Expert sessions. Come meet and network with peers from around the world over a cup of coffee or while playing a game.
	DDW Career and Recruitment Center
	8 a.m.-4 p.m.
	Collaboration Station (South Hall A, Level 3)
	This is your one-stop shop for career and employment resources. Get tips for connecting with potential employers and browse job openings.
12:30 p.m.	DDW Meet-the-Professor and Meet-the-Investigator Luncheons
	12:30-1:45 p.m.
	Locations vary, check the DDW Mobile App
	Participate in a scholarly, dynamic discussion in an informal, small-group atmosphere. A boxed lunch is included. Space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee.