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APDW 2026 Manila

About APDW 2026 Manila

Asia-Pacific's premier congress for gastroenterology, hepatology, and digestive endoscopy — co-hosted by three Philippine medical societies and returning to Manila in November 2026.

📅 24–28 November 2026 📍 PICC, Manila 🌏 3,500+ Delegates 🏥 PSG · PSDE · HSP
The Congress

The Premier Digestive Health Congress of the Asia-Pacific

The Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW) is the flagship international congress for gastroenterology, hepatology, and digestive endoscopy in the Asia-Pacific region. Held annually in a rotating host city, APDW brings together thousands of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and industry partners to share the latest science, build professional networks, and advance patient care.

In 2026, APDW returns to the Philippines — hosted in Manila at the Philippine International Convention Center. For the first time, three Philippine medical societies have united to co-host this prestigious congress, under the auspices of the APDW Foundation.

📋 Quick Facts
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Dates
24–28 November 2026
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Venue
PICC, Manila
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Delegates
3,500+ from 30+ Countries
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Organised by
APDW Foundation (APDWF)
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Supported by
APAGE · APASL · APSDE · ISDS
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Hosted by
PSG · PSDE · HSP
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Format
Fully In-Person
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General Enquiries
info@apdw2026manila.com
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Congress Highlights
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5-Day Scientific Programme

Plenary sessions, parallel symposia, hands-on endoscopy workshops, and live procedure demonstrations — covering the full spectrum of gastroenterology, hepatology, and digestive endoscopy.

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Competitive Abstract Programme

Oral and poster presentations peer-reviewed by an international committee. Accepted abstracts published as a supplement in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (JGH).

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Industry Exhibition & Sponsored Symposia

40+ exhibitors, industry-sponsored symposia, APAGE–AGA Joint Symposium, and networking events including the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.

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Postgraduate Course

A dedicated pre-congress day of focused, advanced-level education with limited enrolment — ideal for trainees and early-career specialists.

Recognition & Support

Lectureships, Awards & Grants

Jointly sponsored by the APDW Foundation (APDWF) and the Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Foundation (JGHF). Open to eligible Asia-Pacific applicants.

View All Awards & Grants →
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Prestige Lectureships
JGHF–APDWF Okuda State-of-the-Art Lectureship
Honouring the legacy of Professor Kunio Okuda — pioneer of hepatology and co-founder of APASL — through an authoritative state-of-the-art review in GI or hepatology.
JGHF–APDWF Marshall–Warren Luminal Gastroenterology Lectureship
Named after 2005 Nobel Laureates Barry Marshall and Robin Warren for their discovery of H. pylori as the cause of peptic ulcer disease. Focused on luminal gastroenterology.
APDWF–JGHF Emerging Leaders Lectureship
Recognises young scientists and clinical scientists (aged 45 or under) in the Asia-Pacific region as the rising stars of the future. Two lectureships are awarded per congress.
APAGE–WGO Distinguished Global Lectureship
Co-organised by APAGE and the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) to advance GI education and training in the Asia-Pacific region. Lecturer selected from within Asia Pacific.
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Awards
APDWF/JGHF Young Investigator Award (YIA)
Rewards outstanding early-career GI/hepatology researchers from Asia-Pacific nationalities, within 5 years of completing training.
1st: USD 2,000 2nd: USD 1,500 3rd: USD 1,000
APDWF Posters of Distinction Awards
Up to 5 awards for outstanding moderated poster presentations by early-career GI/hepatology researchers from Asia-Pacific countries.
USD 1,500 each
NEW AT APDW 2026
JGHF Emerging Leader in Allied Health & Nursing Award
Debuting at APDW 2026, this award recognises an outstanding young allied health or nursing professional (aged 45 or under) from the Asia-Pacific region — spanning nursing, dietetics, endoscopy, pharmacy, psychology, and other GI-related disciplines — who is shaping the future of multidisciplinary digestive health care.
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Grants & Programmes
APDWF/JGHF Travel Grants
Supports early-career GI/hepatology clinicians and scientists from Asia-Pacific countries to attend APDW 2026. Applicants must submit an abstract and present personally.
Up to 70 grants USD 1,500 each
APDWF–JGHF Young Clinician Investigator Program (YCIP)
A one-day pre-congress programme covering research methodology, biostatistics, clinical trial design, and scientific writing. Mandatory for all Travel Grant recipients; up to 10 additional registered young doctors may attend on a self-financed basis.

Full eligibility criteria, nomination requirements, and application timelines for all awards, grants, and lectureships are available on the dedicated Awards & Grants page.

View Awards & Grants page →
Philippine Co-Hosts

Co-Hosted by Three. Governed by the Federation.

APDW 2026 Manila is uniquely co-hosted by three leading Philippine medical societies under the auspices of the APDW Foundation — together representing a combined membership of over 2,000 physicians and allied health professionals across all three GI disciplines.

Philippine Society of Gastroenterology (PSG)
PSG
Philippine Society of Gastroenterology

The premier professional society for gastroenterologists in the Philippines, representing physicians dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

Visit psgastro.org →
Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy (PSDE)
PSDE
Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy

The leading professional body for digestive endoscopy in the Philippines, advancing the practice of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy among Filipino clinicians.

Visit psde.org.ph →
Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP)
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HSP
Hepatology Society of the Philippines

The professional home of hepatologists in the Philippines, dedicated to advancing liver medicine, viral hepatitis care, and metabolic liver disease across the country.

Visit hsp.org.ph →
APDW Foundation
Under the Auspices Of

The APDW Foundation (APDWF)

The Asian Pacific Digestive Week Federation (APDWF) is the international governing body comprising four professional medical non-profit organisations with common interest in diseases of the digestive system. The Federation organises the annual APDW congress in collaboration with local host societies.

Visit apdwcongress.org →
APDWF Founding Member Societies
APAGE
Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology
apage.net →
APASL
APASL
Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver
apasl.info →
APSDE
A-PSDE
Asian Pacific Society of Digestive Endoscopy
apsde.net →
ISDS-AP
ISDS-AP
International Society for Digestive Surgery – Asia Pacific
isds-ap.org →
Leadership

Local Organising Committee

APDW 2026 Manila is led by a distinguished committee of Philippine gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and endoscopists. Expand below to view the full committee.

Dr. Ian Homer Y. Cua Overall Chair

Dr. Ian Homer Y. Cua

Dr. Ruter M. Maralit
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Co-Chair

Dr. Ruter M. Maralit

Dr. Angelo B. Lozada
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Co-Chair

Dr. Angelo B. Lozada

Dr. Patricia Anne C. Prodigalidad
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Secretary General

Dr. Patricia Anne C. Prodigalidad

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Welcome

A Message from Our Congress President

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the Philippine Society of Gastroenterology, the Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy, and the Hepatology Society of the Philippines, it is my distinct honour and privilege to welcome you to the Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2026 — coming home to Manila.

APDW 2026 marks a proud milestone for the Philippines. For the first time, three Philippine medical societies have united to co-host this prestigious congress — bringing together gastroenterology, hepatology, and digestive endoscopy under one roof, and one shared mission. This remarkable collaboration reflects not only the strength and maturity of our local medical community, but our collective ambition to lead digestive medicine across the Asia-Pacific.

The Philippines last hosted APDW in 2006, in Cebu. Much has changed since then — in our science, our technology, and our region. The burden of digestive disease continues to grow across Asia-Pacific, and the urgency for advances in clinical practice, translational research, and multidisciplinary care has never been greater. APDW 2026 Manila answers that call.

Our scientific programme — themed "Advancing Practice in Digestive Wellness in Asia-Pacific" — brings together world-class faculty across five days of plenary lectures, focused symposia, hands-on endoscopy workshops, live demonstrations, and a competitive abstract programme. Whether you are an established clinician, an emerging researcher, a trainee, or an industry partner, there is a place for you here.

And of course, there is Manila itself. Our city offers the warmth, energy, and hospitality that only the Philippines can provide — a congress experience that is as enriching personally as it is professionally.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Philippine International Convention Center from 24 to 28 November 2026.

You GUT to Be Here!

Dr. Ian Homer Y. Cua — Congress President, APDW 2026 Manila
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Dr. Ian Homer Y. Cua
Congress President, APDW 2026 Manila
Identity

Congress Theme & Symbol

Congress Theme

"Advancing Practice in Digestive Wellness in Asia-Pacific"

Congress Tagline

"You GUT to Be Here!"

The Sarimanok — Congress Symbol

The Sarimanok is the legendary bird of Philippine mythology — a symbol of aspiration, optimism, and forward flight. Depicted with brilliant plumage and carrying a fish, it represents prosperity, good fortune, and the reaching of new heights.

In the APDW 2026 Manila congress emblem, the Sarimanok's three flowing plumes represent the three co-hosting societies — PSG (Congress Blue), PSDE (Congress Red), and HSP (Teal) — united in a single, soaring vision for digestive medicine in the Asia-Pacific.

APDW 2026 Manila — Sarimanok Congress Logo
APDW 2026 Manila
24–28 November 2026
PSG PSDE HSP

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Contact

General Enquiries

info@apdw2026manila.com

Venue

Philippine International Convention Center
CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Manila

Congress Dates

24–28 November 2026

Organised by
APDW Federation
Supported by
APAGE APASL A-PSDE ISDS
Hosted by
PSG PSDE HSP

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