April 14-17, 2010
Held every two years, the World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery is an educational forum for all minimally invasive surgical societies around the world. The World Congress provides the opportunity for minimally invasive surgeons from every corner of the globe to meet, join in educational sessions, share social time and network.
The World Congress rotates bi-annually between the different continents, and is hosted by the member organization of the International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgery (IFSES) relevant to the region. Member organizations include SAGES, CAGS, EAES, JSES, CSLES, IAGES, FELAC, ALACE, and ELSA.
The answer is YES, it’s both! You can expect the same superb educational offerings you’ve come to associate with every SAGES meeting. To address the diverse educational needs of the attendees, the program will contain more concurrent sessions, increased international participation, and an IFSES panel.
Yes! CAGS (Canadian Association of General Surgeons) is fully involved in the development of the program, and the World Congress will include lectures and sessions specifically geared toward the Canadian general surgeon. CAGS will still host its annual Canadian Surgery Forum in the fall.
The World Congress replaces Surgical Spring Week in 2010. In 2011, Surgical Spring Week returns with the SAGES annual meeting.
Number of Attendees Anticipated – 2,500 - 3,000
Abstract submission deadline for Oral, Poster and Video is October 2, 2009.
Visit www.sages.org/abstracts for details.
Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center (Headquarters Hotel)
201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Maryland 20745
Residence Inn National Harbor
192 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Maryland 20745
Westin National Harbor
171 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Maryland 20745
Aloft Washington National Harbor
156 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Maryland 20745
National Harbor Hampton Inn
250 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Maryland 20745
Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center,
Prince George’s Exhibit Hall A-D