SDDF 2026 · 16th Saudi Digestive Disease Forum

16th Saudi Digestive Disease Forum

Translating evidence into bedside practice — Jeddah, 16–19 December 2026

Dates

16–19 Dec 2026

Venue

Hilton Jeddah Hotel

CME credits

Attendees

1,200+

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Abstract submission is open · 69 days remaining · deadline 15 September 2026

About SDDF 2026

The Saudi Digestive Disease Forum (SDDF) is the flagship scientific meeting of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association, bringing together 1,200+ gastroenterologists, hepatologists, endoscopists, surgeons, dietitians, and trainees from the Kingdom, the Gulf region, and beyond. The 2026 edition focuses on translating high-quality evidence into routine Saudi clinical practice — from advanced endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease to hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance, eosinophilic esophagitis, and AI-augmented diagnostics.

Scientific themes

Advanced therapeutic endoscopy (ESD, third-space, EUS-guided interventions)
Inflammatory bowel disease in the GCC era
Hepatocellular carcinoma — surveillance, BCLC staging, locoregional therapy
Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders
AI and machine learning in GI endoscopy
Functional GI disorders and the gut-brain axis
Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition
Quality, safety and value in endoscopy

Associated workshops

Pre-conference · optional add-on

Endoscopic Procedure Hands-on Workshop

Intensive hands-on training on advanced therapeutic endoscopy — ESD, EMR, hemostasis, defect closure, stenting, and third-space endoscopy. Small-group stations led by international and regional faculty.

Endoscopy Nurse Workshop

Dedicated programme for endoscopy nurses covering pre-procedural preparation, sedation monitoring, scope reprocessing, patient safety, and complication recognition — the operational backbone of every endoscopy suite.

GI Motility Workshop

Interpretation of esophageal high-resolution manometry (Chicago Classification 4.0), pH-impedance monitoring, anorectal manometry, and gastric emptying studies — with hands-on case-based review.

GI Nutrition Workshop

Practical nutrition management across GI disease — enteral and parenteral nutrition, refeeding syndrome, intestinal failure, IBD nutrition, and obesity medicine. Multidisciplinary case discussions with dietitians and physicians.

GI Board Review Course

In association with the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Board-oriented review across the full breadth of gastroenterology and hepatology — designed for GI fellows, IM residents preparing for the Saudi Board or the American Board, and general gastroenterologists refreshing exam-relevant knowledge.

Workshop fees announced shortly — booked separately from the main SDDF registration via the SGA secretariat.

Scientific programme

Programme updates as the scientific committee confirms faculty.

Track

Interventional GI

Finalized

Chairpersons

Ahmad Najdat Bazarbashi, MD· KFSH — Riyadh
Nawaf Almutairi, MD· King Fahad Specialist Hospital — Buraidah
AbdulRahman Qatomah· KFSH — Jeddah

Lecture 1
From Stenting to Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy: Modern Day Endoscopic Treatment of Fistula, Leaks and Collections
Speaker: Motib Alabdulwahab, MD · King Faisal Specialist Hospital — Riyadh
Lecture 2
Endoscopic Ultrasound for Subepithelial Lesions: Biopsy, Cut, Refer or Leave?
International Speaker: Mohammad Bilal, MD · University of Colorado, USA
or
Local Speaker: Nawaf Abu Alfaraj · King Abdulaziz University — Jeddah
Lecture 3 · Debate
To Cut or Carve? EMR vs ESD — Choosing the Right Approach for Polyp Resection
EMR
Ahmad Kayal
King Abdulaziz University — Rabigh
ESD
Rasheed AlKhiari
King Saud University

Track