Invitation to the Digestive Health Centre (DHC) Forum 2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great delight that we invite you to 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.

Building on 2024 inaugural edition, the Forum brings together the DHC’s six core pillars—therapeutic endoscopy, colon cancer screening, colorectal surgery, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, 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. The program will include content for all GI, IBD, and Liver enthusiasts. Across all streams, there will be:

  • Workshops 
  • Small group discussions 
  • Video interactive sessions 
  • Hands-on training 
  • National and International Speakers 
  • Networking activities throughout the event 
  • Plenaries & Sessions for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals 

As a participant, you are an essential part of this mission to advance research, refine clinical practices, and strengthen the digestive health community in Canada. You are part of a growing community of clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals working together to improve outcomes and elevate care for patients. 

We hope the Forum will challenge your thinking, broaden your network, and inspire new ideas. From thought-provoking discussions to practical takeaways, this Forum is designed not just to inform—but to inspire. 

We look forward to sharing an engaging, impactful, and memorable few days with you in Vancouver.

 

Rob Enns, DHC Forum GI Chair
Clinical Professor of Medicine
St Paul's Hospital, UBC
Pacific Gastroenterology Associates

Alnoor Ramji, MD, FRCP(C), DHC Forum Liver Chair
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Division of Gastroenterology
University Of British Columbia

 

Neal Shahidi, MD, FRCPC, PhD, GI, DHC Forum Program Leader
Staff Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist: St. Paul's Hospital
Co-Founder: St. Paul's Hospital Advanced Endoscopic Resection Centre (SPARC)
Program Director: University of British Columbia Luminal Interventional Endoscopy Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Medicine: University of British Columbia

Astrid-Jane Williams, BSc, MBBS, FRACO, MHSc, DHC Forum IBD Chair
Gastroenterologist, IBD Centre of BC
St Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia
Honorary Medical Officer, University of New South Wales