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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.

History

  • 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
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