Welcome to the 2026 International Symposium on Liver and IBD Review and Key GI Meetings

The OAG International Symposium on Liver and IBD and Key GI Meetings Review is now in its 19th year and will be held in-person at Queen’s Landing Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario on May 29-31, 2026. We are so pleased to be back in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake again this year. We are set to enjoy this quaint town, and our Symposium venue for the many offerings they offer us. We can avail ourselves of the best of both worlds - taking in and enjoying the elements and making it a great learning environment for all.

This year our Symposium has been extended to a full-day session and is designed to offer riveting scientific talks given by engaging, high-calibre speakers that will be sure to hold your attention. The ever-popular industry sponsored Short Snapper Sessions are back, and we hope you will find them informative. And as always, the goal is for our delegates to take what they have learned back to their respective clinics/practices.

Our Symposium mobile app is interactive so plan to take some time to download it, visit with our sponsors, and have some fun while participating in our Gamification Mystery Box draw!

As always, we have coupled this scientific program with a unique social program that will bring some togetherness and collegiality among friends and colleagues. Our President’s Dinners are mutually beneficial events as they allow us to meet and greet with our industry partners, sponsors and gastroenterology colleagues alike to learn about the emerging trends in the industry. Dr. Bollegala always has the right prescription that will allow you to feel better before you leave!

Plan to attend!

Daniel Green, MD, FRCPC
OAG President

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Natasha Bollegala, BSc. (Hons), MD, MSc., FRCP
Vice President and Symposium Chair

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OAG Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE

President
Dr. Daniel Green, Oshawa, ON

Past President
Dr. Emily Ching, Burlington, ON

Vice President
Dr. Natasha Bollegala, Toronto, ON

Treasurer
Dr. Lee Roth, Toronto, ON

Secretary
Dr. Mohammad Yaghoobi, Hamilton, ON

DIRECTORS

Dr. Brian Chan, Scarborough, ON
Dr. Morven Cunningham, Toronto, ON
Dr. Kyle Fortinsky, Barrie, ON
Dr. Keith McIntosh, London, ON
Dr. Ilan Medad, Toronto, ON
Dr. David Morgan, Hamilton, ON
Dr. Imran Rasul, Mississauga, ON
Dr. Scott Shulman, North Bay, ON
Dr. Laura Targownik, Toronto, ON
Dr. Elaine Yeung, Scarborough, ON

2025-2026 Organizing Committee

Dr. Natasha Bollegala, Toronto, ON, Symposium Chair
Dr. Daniel Green, Oshawa, ON, President
Dr. Anshul Arora, London, ON
Dr. Brian Chan, Scarborough, ON
Dr. Morven Cunningham, Toronto, ON

Dr. Vivian Huang, Toronto, ON
Dr. Jeff McCurdy, Ottawa, ON
Dr. Cassandra Townsend, London, ON
Dr. Elaine, Yeung, Scarborough, ON
Ms. Melonie Hart, Markham, ON

SYMPOSIUM LEARNING OBJECTIVES

To provide a comprehensive update on topics pertaining to inflammatory bowel disease and hepatology.
To bridge the gap between research, guidelines and clinical care through education.
To review the highlights from recent international conferences such as Digestive Diseases Week, European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization, American Association of the Study of Liver Diseases etc.
To provide gastroenterologists an opportunity to network with colleagues and field experts to advance the interests of patient care.

Continuing Education

This event is an accredited group learning activity (Section 2) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and approved by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology.

CanMEDS Roles

Through this program the CanMEDS roles of medical expert, communicator, collaborator, leader, scholar and professional will be covered.

Registration
Now Available!

Registration includes Welcome Dinner, Breakfast, Scientific Sessions, Nutrition Breaks, and Mystery Box Draw.

Registration Information

Time to Get Social!

Join OAG on social media! Share your experience with us this year during the OAG International Symposium on Liver and IBD Review by following us on Twitter @ontario_gastros. We will be posting all that is happening for and at the Symposium using the hashtag #IBDliver2026.

Make sure you include this hashtag in your posts to stay connected!

Mobile App

Watch your inbox for the launch of our Symposium Mobile App!

Organizing and enjoying your time at the OAG 18th Annual International Symposium on Liver and IBD... and Key GI Meetings Review has just become more convenient with our Mobile App. The App is your resource for all the information pertaining to the Symposium. View the program, bookmark sessions, make notes for your personal schedule, and learn about the speakers and sponsors. Log in to the app ahead of the Symposium to familiarize yourself with the event and all that is planned.

Watch your inbox for the launch of our Symposium Mobile App. You will need it as we are paperless.

OAG GAMIFICATION

mystery box

RULES:

Open to OAG member Symposium registrants only!
SECRET GAMIFICATION WORDS will be scattered throughout the mobile app, within instructional e-mails, sponsor videos in the mobile app, at sponsor booths and during presentations. When you find a Gamification word, simply type the word into the Gamification section of the mobile app to earn points. Top two Point Leaders win a Mystery Box!
Draw will take place at the Closing Remarks on Sunday.
There are two prizes! You must be present to win!