I will continue to attend this conference for as long as it is offered, whether I am practicing or not, as I truly believe this is one of the most exciting areas of medicine unfolding before our very eyes and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved in something so special."
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Advances in IBD 2026: The Leading IBD Conference for Gastroenterology Professionals
Join gastroenterologists, NPs, PAs, nurses, and fellows in Orlando for evidence-based education on Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, emerging therapies, and real-world IBD care.
Walt Disney Swan & Dolphin Hotel
Experience the Value of AIBD
- Learn from the leaders in IBD: Engage with 75+ expert faculty delivering the latest clinical advances, emerging therapies, and evolving treatment strategies in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis care.
- Turn insights into practice: Gain practical, case-based guidance and real-world tools you can immediately apply to improve patient outcomes.
- Connect with your IBD community: Build meaningful relationships with colleagues who understand your day-to-day challenges through networking events and interactive sessions.
2026 Co-Chairs
Millie
Long
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Miguel
Regueiro
Cleveland Clinic
Corey
Siegel
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
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Celebrating 25 Years of Advancing IBD Education
Be part of one of the nation’s leading inflammatory bowel disease conferences for gastroenterologists and multidisciplinary IBD healthcare professionals as Advances in IBD celebrates its 25th Anniversary in Orlando, Florida, at the iconic Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Hotel.
Join us for our Workshop Day on December 6, 2026, followed by the Main Conference, December 7–9, 2026, for a three-day educational experience focused on translating the latest clinical research, advanced therapies, and treatment updates into real-world IBD patient care.
Designed for clinicians who want more than updates, AIBD 2026 focuses on how to implement new data, therapies, and strategies in everyday practice—turning excellence into action at the point of care.
Highlights
For 3 days, gain confidence in new approaches and techniques for inflammatory bowel disease care through practical, case-based sessions on Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and emerging IBD therapies led by nationally renowned faculty.
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2500+Attendees
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150+Research Abstracts
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100+Presentations
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75+Expert Faculty
The 2026 AIBD Co-Chairs
Posters & Abstracts
Abstract applications are open! Please submit your research before September 4th for a chance to have your work displayed LIVE at AIBD's 25th Anniversary Event!
Workshops
Plan to arrive early for our workshop day on December 6, 2026, featuring focused education on multidisciplinary IBD care, advanced therapies, leadership development, and practical strategies for improving patient outcomes.
Who Should Attend?
Advances in IBD welcomes gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, fellows, surgeons, researchers, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals involved in inflammatory bowel disease care. The conference is designed for clinicians seeking practical education in Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, biologics, advanced therapies, and evolving IBD treatment strategies.
Fellows Travel Grant
Please consider applying for the Travel Grant Program for the 2026 AIBD conference. Applications are now being accepted.
Sherman Prize
The Sherman Prize honors high performers, from a variety of professional disciplines, who have gone above and beyond to make exceptional contributions in the field of IBD. We are proud to have them be a part of this year's program.
Ambassador Program
Applications for the 2026–2027 AIBD Ambassador Program is official closed. Thank you to all who applied.
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2024 AIBD Attendee -
Great experience! Refreshing and inspiring with data that is easily applicable to daily patient care to improve clinical outcomes."
2024 AIBD Attendee -
It was very practical and educational. It's been so far the best conference I have attended in field of gastroenterology I also liked that cases were ones that I could easily encounter in day-to-day practice."
2024 AIBD Attendee
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