2026 Cedars-Sinai Gastroenterology and GI Surgery Symposium: Scopes, Scalpels & Science

Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 AM - Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 AM PT, Hilton Universal City, Universal City, CA


This multidisciplinary gastroenterologysurgery symposium is a comprehensive and cutting-edge conference designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest advancements in gastroenterology, surgery, hepatology, and related fields. This annual event brings together leading experts to share their knowledge and insights across various subspecialties. This multi-day conference offers a diverse program covering key areas of gastroenterology and surgery: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), General Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Hepatology and Motility, and general, foregut, colorectal, and pancreaticobiliary surgery. The conference will feature a mix of didactic lectures, interactive case discussions, and live-streamed procedures. Attendees will have ample opportunities to engage with faculty, participate in Q&A sessions, and network with colleagues. This educational meeting is designed for gastroenterologists, surgeons, internists, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases and gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary surgery. It aims to provide practical, evidence-based information that can be immediately applied to clinical practice, ensuring attendees stay at the forefront of patient care in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery.

1. Analyze recent advancements in IBD management.
2. Analyze recent innovations in endoscopic techniques.
3. Analyze updates in autoimmune liver disease management.
4. Evaluate diagnostic and treatment strategies for gastroparesis.
5. Analyze recent developments in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal dysplasia management.
6. Evaluate medical and surgical management strategies of liver masses
7. Critique medical and surgical approaches to gastrointestinal polyp management
8. Evaluate early cancer detection and management in gastrointestinal malignancies
9. Analyze management approaches to viral and nonviral hepatitis

• Physician: $200

• Advanced Practice Provider & Non-Physician Healthcare Professional: $150

• Student/Trainee: $25

• Industry (No Exhibit Booth): $500

In support of improving patient care, Cedars-Sinai is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician AMA Attendance
Attendance credit will be provided to other healthcare professionals upon the fulfillment of attendance requirements. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (10.00 hours), ANCC (10.00 hours), IPCE (10.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (10.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.