Invitation to the Digestive Health Centre (DHC) Forum 2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great delight that we invite you to participate in and support the Digestive Health Centre (DHC) Forum 2026, taking place from November 22 – 23, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, British Columbia. The DHC Forum continues to evolve as British Columbia’s flagship event for professionals dedicated to advancing digestive health. Rooted in collaboration and driven by innovation, this year’s Forum brings together experts across disciplines to explore cutting-edge developments, challenge clinical norms, and spark conversations that move the field forward.

The two-day Forum brings together the DHC’s six core pillars – Therapeutic Endoscopy, Colon Cancer Screening, Colorectal Surgery, Liver, IBD and Nutrition– each represented in a dynamic program of workshops, plenaries, and case-based sessions. This integrated structure is designed to bridge knowledge and practice across specialties, reflecting the complexity of digestive health and the strength of a truly multidisciplinary approach.

  • Plenaries & Sessions for Physicians, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals
  • Workshops
  • Joint Sessions
  • Small Group Discussions
  • National and International Speakers
  • Video Interactive Sessions
  • Multiple Networking Activities

In addition to the educational program, the forum offers valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration. An exhibition area will allow sponsors to showcase their latest innovations, products, and services to a highly-engaged audience.

We look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver, a vibrant and exciting city, for what promises to be an inspiring and enriching forum. We encourage you to secure your sponsorship early to take advantage of your sponsorship benefits and entitlements. On behalf of the DHC Forum 2026 Organizing Committee, we hope we can count on you to join us at DHC Forum 2026.

Sincerely,

 

Rob Enns, MD
GI Co-Chair

Clinical Professor of Medicine St Paul’s Hospital, University of British Columbia Pacific Gastroenterology Associates

Astrid-Jane Williams, BSc, MBBS, FRACO, MHSc
IBD Chair

Gastroenterologist, IBD Centre of BC, St. Paul's Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Honorary Medical Officer, University of New South Wales

Alnoor Ramji, MD, FRCPC
Liver Chair

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division of Gastroenterology, University Of British Columbia

 

 

Neal Shahidi, MD, FRCPC, PhD
GI Co-Chair

Staff Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist, St. Paul's Hospital
Co-Founder of St. Paul's Hospital Advanced Endoscopic Resection Centre (SPARC)
Program Director of UBC Luminal Interventional Endoscopy Fellowship Assistant Professor of Medicine, UBC