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 18
May 19
May 20
May 21

Saturday, May 18, 2024

8 a.m.	DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Meet with other trainees and young GI attendees for fun activities, plus get tips during Meet-the-Expert sessions all four days of the event.
	DDW Career and Recruitment Center
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Find what you need to take the next step in your career. We're partnering with Health eCareers to provide a central place to get advice and meet with potential employers.
6 p.m.	Social Media Meet Up Supported by Biocon Biologics
	6-7 p.m.
	Meet up with the friends you've made via social media offline in a relaxed setting.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

6:30 a.m.	DDW Breakfast Connections
	6:30-7:45 a.m.
	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
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Meet with other trainees and young GI attendees for fun activities, plus get tips during Meet-the-Expert sessions all four days of the event.
	DDW Career and Recruitment Center
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Find what you need to take the next step in your career. We're partnering with Health eCareers to provide a central place to get advice and meet with potential employers.
9:30 a.m.	DDW World IBD Day Breakfast Supported by Lilly USA
	9:30 a.m
	Join the IBD community at this special event in the Exhibit Hall to kick off World IBD Day. Purple awareness ribbons will be distributed to the first 3,000 attendees.
12:30 p.m.	DDW Meet-the-Professor and Meet-the-Investigator Luncheons
	12:30-1:45 p.m.
	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.

Monday, May 20, 2024

6:30 a.m.	DDW Breakfast Connections
	6:30-7:45 a.m.
	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
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Meet with other trainees and young GI attendees for fun activities, plus get tips during Meet-the-Expert sessions all four days of the event.
	DDW Career and Recruitment Center
	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
	Find what you need to take the next step in your career. We're partnering with Health eCareers to provide a central place to get advice and meet with potential employers.
12:30 p.m.	DDW Meet-the-Professor and Meet-the-Investigator Luncheons
	12:30-1:45 p.m.
	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.
3:30 p.m.	DDW Career Fair
	3:30-5:30 p.m.
	Hosted by Health eCareers, this is a great opportunity to connect with potential employers.
5:30 p.m.	DDW Diversity Reception Supported by Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
	5:30-6:30 p.m.
	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 21, 2024

6:30 a.m.	DDW Breakfast Connections
	6:30-7:45 a.m.
	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
	8 a.m.-4 p.m.
	Meet with other trainees and young GI attendees for fun activities, plus get tips during Meet-the-Expert sessions all four days of the event.
	DDW Career and Recruitment Center
	8 a.m.-4 p.m.
	Find what you need to take the next step in your career. We're partnering with Health eCareers to provide a central place to get advice and meet with potential employers.
12:30 p.m.	DDW Meet-the-Professor and Meet-the-Investigator Luncheons
	12:30-1:45 p.m.
	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.