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.
	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.
1 p.m.	Meet-the-Experts: MASLD & MASH
	1-1:45
	Held in the DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge, these sessions are an opportunity for early career attendees to get tips from those further along in their career.
3 p.m.	AGA Meetup: Advocacy Champions Supported by Genentech, Geneoscopy and Salix Pharmaceuticals
	3-4 p.m.
	If you signed a letter, wrote to your representative, retweeted a call to fix prior auth, donated to the AGA PAC – AGA wants to say thank you! Join us in AGA Central (L Street Bridge) for networking and refreshments. RSVP here.
5:30 p.m.	Nurses and Advanced Practice Provider Networking Reception Supported by Johnson & Johnson
	5:30-6:30 p.m.
	Meet up with other nurses and advanced practice providers at this networking reception. This will be the perfect place to connect with colleagues.

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 (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 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.
10 a.m.	Small Talk, Big Topics: Live Recording
	10-11 a.m.
	Mingle with fellow trainees and early career GIs during a live recording of AGA’s podcast: Small Talk, Big Topics. Will feature an interview with fellowship program director Dr. Janice Jou. Happening at AGA Central (L Street Bridge).
11 a.m.	AGA Meetup: NPPAs Supported by Genentech, Geneoscopy and Salix Pharmaceuticals
	11 a.m.-Noon
	Looking to connect with like-minded people at DDW? Nurse practitioners and physicians assistants: join us at AGA Central (L Street Bridge) to build your #AGAGastroSquad. RSVP here.
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.
1 p.m.	Meet-the-Experts: AGA Leadership
	1-1:45 p.m.
	Held in the DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge, these sessions are an opportunity for early career attendees to get tips from those further along in their career.
	AGA Meetup: Dietitians Supported by Genentech, Geneoscopy and Salix Pharmaceuticals
	1-2 p.m.
	Looking to connect with like-minded people at DDW? GI dietitians: join us at AGA Central (L Street Bridge) for informal networking. Co-sponsored by DIGID. RSVP here.
2 p.m.	AGA-DHPA Trainee and Early Career Networking Event
	2-3:30 p.m.
	The event provides a relaxed and fun environment for trainee and early career GIs to “break the ice” and network with each other and senior GIs. There will also be prizes.
3 p.m.	AGA Meetup: IBD Specialists Supported by Genentech, Geneoscopy and Salix Pharmaceuticals
	3-4 p.m.
	Happy World IBD Day! AGA invites all IBD specialists, established and aspiring, to AGA Central (L Street Bridge) to build your #AGAGastroSquad. Don’t forget to wear your purple. RSVP here.
5:30 p.m.	DDW Diversity Reception Supported by Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A.
	5:30-6:30 p.m.
	Held immediately after the DDW Diversity Session, this reception will offer an opportunity to gather with other attendees and discuss relevant issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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 (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 employers.
11 a.m.	AGA Meetup: Trainees Supported by Genentech, Geneoscopy and Salix Pharmaceuticals
	11 a.m.-Noon
	Trainees – you’re invited to AGA Central (L Street Bridge) to connect with the AGA journal editors for informal networking and to learn best practices for your next submission. RSVP here.
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.
1 p.m.	Meet-the-Experts: No Talk, Just Conversation! Bring Your Questions About GI Practice Settings and Job Search
	1-1:45 p.m.
	Held in the DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge, these sessions are an opportunity for early career attendees to get tips from those further along in their career.
	AGA Meetup: Psychologists Supported by Genentech, Geneoscopy and Salix Pharmaceuticals
	1-2 p.m.
	Looking to connect with like-minded people at DDW? GI psychologists: join us at AGA Central (L Street Bridge) for informal networking. RSVP here.
3 p.m.	AGA Meetup: Clinicians Supported by Genentech, Geneoscopy and Salix Pharmaceuticals
	3-4 p.m.
	Looking to connect with like-minded people at DDW? GI clinicians: join us at AGA Central (L Street Bridge) for informal networking, plus a book giveaway with Dr. Austin Chiang. RSVP here.
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 and get your CV reviewed. Register here.

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 (trainees receive a discounted rate).
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.
	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.
11 a.m.	AGA Meetup: Innovators Supported by Genentech, Geneoscopy and Salix Pharmaceuticals
	11 a.m.-Noon
	Do you have a product in the GI space, or are you an entrepreneur with plans for one? If so, stop by AGA Central (L Street Bridge) to mingle with the AGA Center for GI Innovation and Technology. RSVP here.
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.
1 p.m.	Meet-the-Experts: Leadership Coaching and Surgical Coaching: Benefits for Trainees and Faculty
	1-1:45 p.m.
	Held in the DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge, these sessions are an opportunity for early career attendees to get tips from those further along in their career.