Kolkata will be host to the Asian-Pacific Digestive Week ‘19(APDW) for the first time, with largest number of footfalls expected. 3500 gastroenterologists are coming together from across the Asian Pacific Region. Dr Joy Basu, Vice President, Apollo Kolkata stated “This is a proud moment for Kolkata and Apollo Gleneagles, in particular, to be involved in such an event”.
APDW is the annual conference and under its umbrella are four bodies, the Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver, Asian Pacific Society of Digestive Endoscopy and International Society for Digestive Surgery- Asian Pacific Section. The 2019 edition is jointly hosted by renowned Indian associations namely Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Society of GI Endoscopy of India and Indian National Association for Study of Liver.
Theme And Purpose
The theme of the conference, ‘Evidence to Expertise’ was developed after immense thought to provide a wonderful forum where the knowledge base can be refreshed and innovations in the speciality are explored.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ajay Kumar, President Indian Society of Gastroenterology, said “APDW is the annual conference of four bodies. The 2019 edition is jointly hosted by renowned Indian associations namely Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Society of GI Endoscopy of India and Indian National Association for Study of Liver Diseases. I am happy that all these three Indian societies have merged their annual meetings with APDW 2019 for a comprehensive gastrointestinal congress. This kind of seminar is the first of its kind in India.”
The Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2019 will be held at Kolkata, from December 12th – 15th, 2019. Dr Mahesh K Goenka, President APDW 2019, Kolkata said, “The cultural capital of India will be hosting one of the biggest gastroenterologist meeting for the first time in East India. We are extremely optimistic about this mega event with hope to effectively promote and co-ordinate discussion and exchange of ideas and results relating to the diagnosis, treatment, research and prevention of digestive diseases.”
Other Highlights
The conference is expected to see over 1700 abstracts, 200 top international faculty with 250 hours of scientific sessions, 3 days of hands-on workshop and 20 credit hours from the Medical Council. There are also video contests and Asian pacific Endoscopy Cup in store.
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