HUG Symposium
International Symposium on Helicobacter & Upper GI Diseases
HUG 2026 – Translational Advances in Helicobacter Research
March 19-22, 2026
About the Symposium
The HUG International Symposium brings together world-leading experts and researchers in Helicobacter pylori and upper gastrointestinal diseases. The program explores cutting-edge science, clinical advances, and future strategies in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Symposium Agenda March 19 (Highlights)
| Time | Session | Speaker / Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:30 | Symposium 1: Asia-Pacific Forum | Distinguished research updates on H. pylori infection |
| 13:00-14:20 | Symposium 2 | Recent advancements in gastric cancer research |
| 14:40-15:40 | Symposium 3 | Updates on management of Helicobacter pylori |
| 16:00-17:00 | Symposium 4 | Current status and challenges in upper GI diseases |
Symposium Agenda March 20 (Highlights)
| Time | Session | Speaker / Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 09:50-10:40 | Symposium 5 | Past, present, and future of global collaboration in Helicobacter Research |
| 11:00-12:00 | Symposium 6 | Gut microbiome and gastric carcinogenesis |
Symposium Agenda March 21 (Highlights)
| Time | Session | Speaker / Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 10:20-11:20 | Symposium 7 | Gastric cancer after Helicobacter eradication |
Program Details
Important Information
The deadline for abstract submission is 12/01/2026. Participants are advised to complete online registration before the pre-registration deadline to benefit from reduced fees.
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: February 2 (Mon), 2026
Pre-Registration Deadline: February 19 (Thu), 2026
Official language of the Symposium is English.
Organized by
Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research.
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s EU4HEALTH Programme under the Grant Agreement no 101162959
