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Delivering endoscopic education whilst promoting high standards and quality in endoscopy worldwide

This is the official page of the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO). The World Endoscopy Organization is a non-profit umbrella organization covering 3 geographical zones: Asia-Pacific (APSDE), Europe/Mediterranean (ESGE) and the Americas (SIED). For more than 50 years, WEO has led the promotion of high quality and safe endoscopy worldwide, through training, education and research.

10/09/2026

Only two weeks to go until ENDO 2026!

The global endoscopy community will soon gather in Cape Town for three days of cutting-edge science, live demonstrations, hands-on training and valuable opportunities to connect with international experts and colleagues.
There is still time to be part of this landmark congress.

24–26 September 2026
Cape Town, South Africa

Register today at www.worldendo2026.org

07/09/2026

💚 September 6 marked Inter-American Digestive Endoscopy Day.

It’s a great opportunity to celebrate our specialty and most importantly, the people who make digestive endoscopy what it is — sharing knowledge and constantly looking for ways to do things better.

Proud to be part of this community and to celebrate together across the Americas. 🌎

Sharing this video from SIED to mark the occasion.

03/09/2026

Only three weeks to go until ENDO 2026 brings the global endoscopy community together in Cape Town!
There is still time to register and be part of three days of world-class scientific learning, live demonstrations, hands-on training, expert insights and valuable international networking.

24–26 September 2026
Cape Town, South Africa

Don’t miss this landmark international congress. Register today at www.worldendo2026.org

31/08/2026

📰 The August issue of our newsletter is here!

This edition features highlights from our Outreach Africa Program, a new WEO publication, and the launch of a new Center of Excellence - plus more updates from across our community.

Don't miss it - read the full newsletter here 👇: https://mailchi.mp/worldendo/weo-e-newsletter-august-2026

28/08/2026

📢 Registration is open for the WEO CRC SC Plenary Meeting & EWG Sessions!
Join leading experts and researchers shaping the future of colorectal cancer screening.

📍 Barcelona, Spain
📅 October 16, 2026

The full plenary program is available - explore the speakers and sessions, then secure your spot 👇
https://www.worldendo.org/events/weo-crc-sc-plenary-meeting-ewg-sessions-barcelona

27/08/2026

🌟 Registration is now open for EUS Summit 2026!

WEO is pleased to endorse EUS Summit 2026, taking place on 24-25 October 2026 in Seoul, Korea.

The meeting will highlight the latest advances in diagnostic and interventional EUS, with expert lectures, live demonstrations, case discussions, debates, and abstract presentations.

📣 Registration is now open! Don’t miss the opportunity to take part connect with colleagues from around the world.

There is also still time to submit your abstract by 31 August 2026.

Learn more: https://www.worldendo.org/events/eus-summit-2026

Register and submit your abstract: https://eussummit.org

26/08/2026

We’re pleased to endorse the 29th Düsseldorf International Endoscopy Symposium, taking place January 28-30, 2027, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

A three-day onsite event for endoscopy professionals worldwide, featuring:

🟢 Live demonstrations

🟢 Expert lectures and symposia

🟢 Interactive sessions and hands-on training

🟢 Latest research, technologies, and AI in endoscopy

Key topics include early colorectal and gastric neoplasia, EUS-guided interventions, new imaging technologies, cholangiopancreatoscopy, adverse events, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

WEO individual members receive a discounted registration rate. Have your WEO membership number ready when registering.

👉 More information: https://www.worldendo.org/events/29th-d%C3%BCsseldorf-international-endoscopy-symposium

🌐 Official Website: https://endo-duesseldorf.com/

25/08/2026

ONE MONTH TO GO!

The countdown is officially on for ENDO 2026 – the 5th World Congress of GI Endoscopy, taking place 24–26 September 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Join the international endoscopy community for three days of learning, innovation, collaboration and connection.

There is still time to register and be part of this international event.

Secure your place today: www.worldendo2026.org

24/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China!

We are delighted to welcome the Department of Gastroenterology as a new WEO Expert Training Center within the WEO Outreach Program.

These high-volume endoscopy centers provide fellows — many from underserved regions — with the opportunity to gain advanced, practical experience in specialist units.

The program helps to:

🟩 Expand access to advanced endoscopy training in underserved regions

🟩 Provide intensive, hands-on experience in real clinical settings

🟩 Strengthen advanced skills that physicians can bring back home

A warm welcome and congratulations to the team in Zunyi! We look forward to working together to expand access to quality endoscopy education and training. 👏

Learn more about WEO Centers: https://www.worldendo.org/education/weo-centers

21/08/2026

We’re pleased to share that the Meeting Abstracts of the WEO Capsule Endoscopy Global Summit (WEO-CEGS 2026) have been published in Mini-invasive Surgery! 🎉

WEO-CEGS 2026 took place on March 21, 2026 and brought together experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments in capsule endoscopy.

The collection includes 27 abstracts covering topics such as:

🟢 Artificial intelligence in capsule endoscopy

🟢 Magnetic-guided capsules

🟢 Small-bowel, colon, and upper GI capsule endoscopy

🟢 Gastrointestinal bleeding, Crohn’s disease, portal hypertension, and malabsorption

🟢 Bowel preparation and real-world clinical experience

🟢 New and emerging capsule technologies, and more

The abstracts were edited and reviewed by Drs. Lars Aabakken, Shutian Zhang, Enqiang Linghu, and Jean-François Rey.

📖 Read the full paper: https://www.oaepublish.com/articles/2574-1225.2026.44

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