WELCOME MESSAGE

The 2018 ISDE World Congress in Vienna, Austria was a great success for the society, the community around it, as well as industry in general. With almost 1,000 attendees, a record number of abstract submissions, and more industry participation than ever before, the ISDE congresses are the most successful in our history. Our now annual congress aims to gather together all specialties involved in the clinical management and research of patients with esophageal diseases. It is my honor to invite gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons interested in the field of the esophagus to the 17th ISDE World Congress in Toronto, Canada. The vibrant and multicultural city perfectly suits our international makeup and provides an excellent platform for a great Congress, where the latest clinical and scientific knowledge can be shared. Toronto is one of the fastest growing cities and enjoys a very modern image in today’s world by combining easy accessibility from all over the world with great infrastructure.

Save the date, and I hope to see you at the 2021 ISDE World Congress in Toronto!

Sincerely,

Prateek Sharma
ISDE President