5th Athens International Symposium on Digestive Diseases 2022, ATHENS, Greece, 01/07/2022- 02/07/2022 has been granted 16 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure to welcome you all to the 5th Athens International Symposium on Digestive Diseases 2022.

Our Symposium is organized by the ASIAN INSTITUTE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY.

Our Scientific Partners are the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology and the Hellenic Professional Association of Gastroenterologists. The Symposium is endorsed by the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO), the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE), the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, the Hellenic Surgical Society, and the Athens Medical Association.

Our Symposia are held every two years. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 5^th AISDD was moved from its original date in July 2020, in order to give us the ability to bring you, once again, a high-quality in-person educational experience. The pandemic is still with us; however, we cannot stop learning and expanding our knowledge, in order to give our patients the best care possible.

The 5^th AISDD 2022, once again, presents a high-caliber,world-renowned Faculty of experts, who will present the latest developments in our field through Lectures, Live Demonstrations, and Hands-on Courses. They will show us their latest techniques and introduce us to new technologies in equipment and artificial intelligence.

The core objectives and activities of the 5^th AISDD 2022 are:

1. Core Knowledge: Extensive lectures on recent developments in digestive diseases, pre-therapeutic assessments, and post‑treatment follow‑ups
2. Live Procedures: Live case demonstrations through satellite transmission from two of the most prestigious private hospitals in Athens
3. Practical Experience: Hands-on courses where participants practice using the latest equipment in our field
4. Expanded Scientific Fields: Interdisciplinary updates, including IBD and liver disease topics
5. New Technologies: We will explore Artificial Intelligence, whichis one of the most significant developments in our field lately

We are excited to have you with us in Athens, and be part of this unique educational experience. A warm thank you, in advance, to our faculty members and guest experts, our technicians and suppliers, our PCO and their staff, and everyone who has contributed to the success of our Symposium. A special thank you to all our sponsors, who through their contribution and participation, have provided the resources needed to bring you a quality high-level scientific event.

See you in Athens, Greece on July 1-2, 2022!

Sincerely,

Course Directors

Preliminary Scientific Programme 2022
Hands-on Schedule 2022