The World Congress of Gastroenterology
The World Congress of Gastroenterology is held every 4 years. Applications to host a World Congress can only be considered from member societies. Final ratification of the venue of a World Congress is by the General Assembly of the World Gastroenterology Organisation.
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- Washington, 25-31 May 1958
- Munich, 13-19 May, 1962
- Tokyo, 18-24 September, 1966
- Copenhagen, 12-18 July 1970
- Mexico City, 13-19 October 1974
- Madrid, 5-9 June 1978
- Stockholm, 14-19 June 1982
- Sao Paulo, 7-12 September 1986
- Sydney, August 1990
- Los Angeles, 2-7 October 1994
- Vienna, 6-11 September 1998
- Bangkok, February 24-March 1, 2002
- Montreal, September 10-14, 2005
