Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to the International Digestive Endoscopy Network 2019 (IDEN 2019) to be held at the Grand Hilton, Seoul, Korea from June 13 to 16, 2019.

Since the first IDEN conference was held in 2011, the IDEN has grown into a truly international academic society and achieved tremendous growth. Under the basic philosophy of promoting and sharing the development of advanced digestive endoscopy research with the world, the IDEN conference brings together more than 1,000 participants from over 30 countries and 60 exhibition booths every year.

Now in our 9th year, IDEN 2019 will continue to focus on the latest advances in the fields of upper GI, lower GI and pancreatobiliary endoscopy. A specially designed scientific program will include hands-on courses and live demonstrations of cutting-edge practices and skills. To foster international collaboration, unique joint sessions with the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO), European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE), and Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) will be held. In addition, the Asian Young Endoscopist Award (AYEA) will again be offered to mentor and inspire young, talented professionals.

IDEN 2019 will be one of the world’s most prestigious and influential vehicles to drive the progress of the field of advanced digestive endoscopy research and ideal event to catch up on its rapidly changing developments and innovations. We hope you join us and enjoy the opportunities to network and celebrate our achievements with colleagues from all over the globe.

Be sure to join this momentous occasion to share your scientific ideas. We look forward to seeing you in Seoul in June 2019, and wish you continued success with your endeavors in the meantime.