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Date

05th - 08th April 2026

Location

Colombo, Srilanka

LISGID 2026 OVERVIEW


We are excited to present the 3rd Larix International Summit on Gastro Intestinal Diseases (LISGID 2026) scheduled on 05th - 08th April 2026. This distinguished event will bring Gastroenterologists, Medicine Specialists, General Practitioners, Clinical Researchers and Residents to discuss and deliver presentations, which includes topics such as Common Diseases of Gastro Intestinal Tract, Gastro Intestinal Endoscopy, Pancreatitis, Bowel Disorders, Colonoscopy, Liver Disorders, Gastro Intestinal Tract Cancer, ERCP, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroduodenal Diseases, Colorectal Cancer, Peptic Ulcer Disease. The scientific sessions of this summit are comprised of keynote lectures, hands-on workshops, case-based video presentations, peer-reviewed poster presentations and much more!

IMPORTANT DATES


  • Abstract Submission opens:

    30 November, 2025


  • Abstract Submission Deadline:

    25 March, 2026


  • Standard Registration opens:

    30 November, 2025


  • Standard Registration Deadline:

    05 April, 2026

Session # 01: Common Diseases of Gastro Intestinal Tract

Sub-Session 1: Navigating the evolving landscape of GERD: From pathophysiology to precision therapy.

Sub-Session 2: Innovation and balance: Latest insights and clinical applications of acid-suppressive therapies.

Sub-Session 3: Innovative approaches in functional dyspepsia: From mechanisms to multimodal management.

Sub-Session 4: Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to refractory functional gastrointestinal symptoms.

Session # 02: Gastro Intestinal Endoscopy

Sub-Session 1: Precision diagnostics in upper GI endoscopy: The role of artificial intelligence.

Sub-Session 2: Clinical practice guidelines for upper GI endoscopy: Case based learning.

Sub-Session 3: Advancing therapeutic endoscopy techniques.

Sub-Session 4: Recent updates in the endoscopic diagnosis and management of pancreatic cysts.

Session # 03: Pancreatitis

Sub-Session 1: Autoimmune pancreatitis: Cornerstones and future perspectives.

Sub-Session 2: Managing complications of chronic pancreatitis: a guide for the gastroenterologist.

Sub-Session 3: The interaction of microbiome and pancreas in acute pancreatitis.

Sub-Session 4: Groove pancreatitis: from enigma to future directions.

Session # 04: Bowel Disorders

Sub-Session 1: Advancing IBD care: Translating research into clinical practice.

Sub-Session 2: Innovations in endoscopic management of IBD.

Sub-Session 3: Comprehensive strategies in IBS management: From pathophysiology to practice.

Sub-Session 4: Emerging trends in constipation treatment: From microbiota to modern therapeutics.

Session # 05: Colonoscopy

Sub-Session 1: Latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy for challenging situations.

Sub-Session 2: Adverse events related to colonoscopy: Global trends and future challenges.

Sub-Session 3: Optimization of colonoscopy quality: Comprehensive review of the literature and future perspectives.

Sub-Session 4: AI for colonoscopy and intestinal diseases: The road ahead.

Session # 06: Liver Disorders

Sub-Session 1: Special considerations for liver diseases in distinct conditions.

Sub-Session 2: Biomarkers for diagnosis, treatment response, and prognosis in liver diseases.

Sub-Session 3: Guidelines and evidence-based recommendations in liver disease management.

Sub-Session 4: Early predictors of hepatitis B relapse after antiviral cessation.

Session # 07: Gastro Intestinal Tract Cancer

Sub-Session 1: Novel biomarkers and strategies in early diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers.

Sub-Session 2: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Insights from genomics to clinical implications.

Sub-Session 3: Focused management strategies in gastrointestinal cancer.

Sub-Session 4: Innovative strategies in gastroesophageal cancer therapy: Precision medicine, resistance, and emerging technologies.

Session # 08: ERCP

Sub-Session 1: Ensuring safety and effectiveness in ERCP: Case-based approaches with technical insights.

Sub-Session 2: ERCP in the management of biliary complications after cholecystectomy.

Sub-Session 3: Clinical practice guideline for post-ERCP pancreatitis.

Sub-Session 4: Current challenges in pediatric ERCP.

Session # 09: Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Sub-Session 1: Managing antiplatelet and anticoagulation: Therapy in the peri-endoscopic period.

Sub-Session 2: Management of nonvariceal upper GI bleeding: Choosing the right tool.

Sub-Session 3: Lower GI bleeding: Role of the endoscopist and a treatment algorithm.

Sub-Session 4: Investigating and managing small bowel bleeding.

Session # 10: Gastroduodenal Diseases

Sub-Session 1: Autoimmune gastritis, eosinophilic gastroduodenitis: New advances in diagnosis and therapy.

Sub-Session 2: The evolution of gastroparesis as a sensorimotor disorder: It's on the spectrum.

Sub-Session 3: Artificial nutrition support in disorders of gut-brain interaction: What, when, why not?

Sub-Session 4: Complex case discussion.

Session # 11: Colorectal Cancer

Sub-Session 1: Exploring the latest advances in colorectal cancer prevention and screening.

Sub-Session 2: Optimal treatment strategies for rectal cancer.

Sub-Session 3: Current insights and future directions in colorectal neoplasia: Pathogenesis, detection and therapy.

Sub-Session 4: Genetic and biological hallmarks of colorectal cancer.

Session # 12: Peptic Ulcer Disease

Sub-Session 1: The shifting etiology of PUD: Moving beyond H. pylori and NSAIDs to include idiopathic ulcers.

Sub-Session 2: Global trends in PUD burden: Analyzing declining prevalence alongside rising complications in specific regions

Sub-Session 3: Confronting antimicrobial resistance: Updated, effective, and evidence-based quad therapy for H. pylori eradication.

Sub-Session 4: Management of refractory PUD: Treatment approaches for ulcers that fail to heal after standard therapy.

Attendee Criteria

Attendance is generally limited to active researchers and authors of accepted abstracts. Authors of accepted abstracts are pre-approved for registration. All other researchers must Sign up and register towards the conference.

A very limited number of spots are available for individuals in Keynote/Plenary positions.  Some of the Keynote and Plenary Speakers will have an opportunity to chair any session during the conference.

25 Oral presentation spots are available for 2-day events. The individual speaker is allowed to present a maximum of 2 talks at the conference.


Who Can Attend

Researcher/Academic /Industrial / Clinical / Private / Marketing

Researchers actively participating in basic science investigations, clinical studies, or epidemiologic research.

 

Physicians & Scientists who have faculty appointments at academic institutions including medical school programs, or practitioners who are involved in patient care or counselling.

 

Industries related to pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Services, Clinical can achieve visibility and credibility, exhibiting at a trade show has hundreds of benefits for your business. Establishing a presence, whether big or small, for your company at an exhibition gives you a powerful platform for meeting new customers, reaching out to your existing clients, and building a more established and reliable brand.

 

Clinical takes advantage of the educational and networking opportunities designed for hospital professional.

 

Marketers from generating new business to staying current with the latest trends, attending marketing events, meetings, and conferences can be crucial to the success of a company’s or individual’s growth strategy. There are some key benefits for why marketers should consider attending networking events.

 

1. Build Meaningful Relationships

2. Stay Current with Trends by Learning from Powerful Speakers

3. Connect with Influencers and in Turn, You’re Target Audience

4. Get Fresh Ideas and Solutions for Your Business.

 

Various sessions in our Conferences:

Plenary Talk: A plenary talk of a conference which all members of all parties are to attend. Such a session may include a broad range of content, from keynotes to panel discussions, and is not necessarily related to a specific style of presentation or deliberative process.



Keynote: This is a talk on a specific theme which represent the whole subject of the conference. Keynotes are usually delivered by Professors, President of associations, MD and above.


Oral Presentation: A presentation is a process of presenting a topic to an audience. It is typically a demonstration, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, or to build goodwill or to present a new idea or product.


Delegate: One who gains knowledge, comprehension or mastery through experience or study; someone who learns or takes knowledge or beliefs; one that is learning; one that is acquiring new knowledge, behaviour’s, skills, values or preferences.


Poster Presentation: A poster presentation, at a congress or conference with an academic or professional focus, is the presentation of research information, usually peer-reviewed work, in the form of a poster that conference participants may view. A poster session is an event at which many such posters are presented.


Workshop: A workshop is designed to teach something or develop a specific skill while an academic conference is about presenting original research and getting feedback from peers. A workshop doesn't necessarily have to present original research; it is directed more towards teaching and learning in an interactive environment.


E-poster: An e-Poster or digital poster is a digital presentation of research that is presented within a congress.


Video Presentation: Animated or recorded video describing a research or review topic. Video talks for usually not more than 20-30mins)

Venue & Updates


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Colombo, Srilanka


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