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WCOG 2026 · World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO)

World Congress of Gastroenterology 2026

ConferenceAwardedGastroenterologyIn-personBiennial
New Delhi, IN30 Sept 2026 – 3 Oct 20264 days

Delegates

5,000+

Countries

95+

Duration

4 days · 30 Sept 2026 – 3 Oct 2026

Frequency

Biennial

About this congress

The World Congress of Gastroenterology 2026 (WCOG 2026) aims to bring together over 5,000+ global delegates for a comprehensive scientific exchange in New Delhi, India. With the theme 'Transforming Gastrointestinal Health Preserving Nature', the conference will explore the effects of climate change on gastrointestinal health while covering all aspects of disease and care. It will feature keynote sessions, workshops, symposia, and social programs in a globally connected, culturally rich setting. Hosted by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), in partnership with the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), WCOG 2026 promises to be a unique convergence of minds from across the globe, advancing care in the field of gastroenterology.

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Key details

City & country
New Delhi, IN
Dates
30 Sept 2026 – 3 Oct 2026
Duration
4 days
Frequency
Biennial
Format
In-person
Rotation pattern
The World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG) historically held every four years, officially moved to a two-year schedule in 2017. Host cities are selected through a bidding process by WGO Member Societies.
Commercial type
Professional CongressB2B
Official website
www.wcog2026india.com — register free for link access

Who attends

Gastroenterologistshepatologistspancreatologistsendoscopistsgastrointestinal surgeonsdieticiansnursestechnologists

Host city history — 19 congresses since 1958

2025MelbourneAU← current
2022DubaiAE
2019IstanbulTR
2017Orlando, FloridaUS
2013ShanghaiCN
2009LondonGB
2005MontrealCA
2002BangkokTH
1998ViennaAT
1994Los Angeles, CAUS
1990SydneyAU
1986Sao PauloBR
1982StockholmSE
1978MadridES
1974Mexico CityMX
1970CopenhagenDK
1966TokyoJP
1962MunichDE
1958Washington, DCUS
OceaniaMiddle EastEuropeNorth AmericaAsiaLatin America
US ×3AU ×2AE ×1TR ×1CN ×1GB ×1CA ×1TH ×1AT ×1BR ×1SE ×1ES ×1MX ×1DK ×1JP ×1DE ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Latin America.

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