Be Together
Make your time away from the office and lab worthwhile by connecting with other gutsy professionals who can help you advance your work and improve patient outcomes.
Get reenergized by community.
Discover new partnerships for collaboration and build meaningful relationships at DDW 2025 — where you will find plenty of formal and informal opportunities to exchange ideas with professionals who understand what you do. 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.
Being at DDW supports younger students and early career professionals by connecting them with other attendees for advice and ideas. — Omar Tageldin, MD, Chief GI Fellow & DDW 2024 attendee
Calendar of Networking Opportunities
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Saturday, May 3, 2025
| 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. | |
| 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 U.S. employers. |
Sunday, May 4, 2025
| 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 (trainees receive a discounted rate). | |
| 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. | |
| 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 U.S. employers. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | DDW Meet-the-Professor 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 5, 2025
| 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 (trainees receive a discounted rate). | |
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| Building connections early in your career can provide so many benefits, both as a professional network and personal support system. 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 U.S. employers. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | DDW Meet-the-Professor 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. | |
| Connect with potential employers from U.S. private practices, group practices, hospitals, health systems and other recruiters. This event is hosted by Health eCareers. RSVP today. |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
| 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 (trainees receive a discounted rate). | |
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 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 U.S. employers. | |
| DDW Career and Recruitment Center | |
| 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | |
| Building connections early in your career can provide so many benefits, both as a professional network and personal support system. 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. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | DDW Meet-the-Professor 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. |
Additional Networking Opportunities
Exhibit Hall
Meet with trusted industry partners and discuss your specific needs Sunday, May 4–Tuesday, May 6.
Scientific Sessions
DDW features around 425 original lecture sessions, presented in a variety of unique formats.
