DDW Digestive Disease Week 2027
- Dates
- May 15–18, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 12,500
- Therapy or topic area
- Gastroenterology, Surgery
About the Meeting
DDW 2027 brings together health care professionals across gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and GI surgery in Washington, D.C., and online, offering a complete view of new science and opportunities to accelerate discovery and strengthen collective impact in the field of digestive health.
Based on the official DDW website. Abstracts are published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Key Dates for DDW 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission opens | October 22, 2026 | Passed |
| Abstract submission deadline | December 2, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | March 10, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Abstract notification | February 9, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Meeting | May 15–18, 2027 | Confirmed |
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Google Calendar Outlook.com Microsoft 365 Download for Apple / Outlook app (.ics)Submitting an Abstract to DDW 2027
- Length
- 2,900 characters including spaces (and any headings); tables and images do not count. Title up to 255 characters. 2027
- Tables and figures
- Up to two images; tables must be uploaded as images (GIF, PNG, TIFF or JPG; no PDFs). 2027
- Fee
- $70 per abstract ($200 for late-breaking), nonrefundable, paid by Visa, MasterCard or American Express; charged even if not selected. 2027
- Who can submit
- Anyone, including international and trainee authors. Case reports and Trainee QI Projects need a trainee presenter; trials in progress need interim results. 2027
- Membership required
- No 2027
- Previously presented work
- Work shown at other meetings is accepted if declared; not if published or accepted for publication, or presented at a previous DDW. 2027
Summarized from DDW's guidelines, checked October 23, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common Questions
When is the DDW 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is December 2, 2026, and late-breaking abstracts are due March 10, 2027. Both dates are confirmed.
When and where is DDW 2027?
DDW 2027 takes place May 15–18, 2027 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend DDW?
About 12,500 people are expected at DDW 2027.
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Past Editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 2–5, 2026 | Chicago | December 4, 2025 |
| 2025 | May 3–6, 2025 | San Diego | December 5, 2024 |
| 2024 | May 18–21, 2024 | Washington | Not recorded |
| 2023 | May 6–9, 2023 | Chicago | Not recorded |
Last updated November 12, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.
DDW Abstracts Are Due in 20 Days
The deadline is December 2, 2026. Watch DDW and we'll email you before it, whenever its dates change, and when the 2028 deadline is announced.
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