Celebrating 25 Years of Advancing IBD Education

Be part of the leading educational event for IBD professionals as Advances in IBD celebrates its 25th Anniversary in Orlando, Florida, at the iconic Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Hotel.

Join us for Preconference Workshops on December 6, 2026, followed by the Conference, December 7–9, 2026, for a three-day educational experience focused on translating cutting-edge science into real-world IBD 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 IBD care, through practical, case-based sessions led by nationally renowned faculty.

2500+

Attendees
150+

Research Abstracts
100+

Presentations
75+

Expert Faculty

The 2026 AIBD Co-Chairs

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Preconference Workshop

Plan to arrive early for our preconference workshop day, December 6, 2026.

Join us for additional learning opportunities, networking, and receptions. A list of workshops will be available soon.

Workshops Themes Coming Soon!

Ambassador Program

Applications for the 2026–2027 AIBD Ambassador Program will open in the spring. Please check back.

Posters & Abstracts

Abstract applications will open soon! Check back in with us.

Fellows Travel Grant

Please consider applying for the Travel Grant Program for the 2026 AIBD conference. Applications will be open in spring 2026.

Who Should Attend?

AIBD welcomes all members in the IBD field—gastroenterologists, nurses, physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals—to take part in this comprehensive event dedicated to providing clinicians the tools they need to succeed.

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.

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."
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