Goals of the International Congress of Endoscopy

Bring together the Medical and Surgical Societies of Endoscopy in mutual cooperation to plan an International Congress to address the present needs and future of this Specialty.

Construct an educational program that will not only be of the highest quality, but will be innovative in establishing new formats for the future.

Involve the technological and pharmaceutical digestive disease industry as important participants in this Congresses' activities. This is meant to give industry a significant presence for its investment to help provide the necessary funding for highly technical and demonstrative programs of the exciting emerging Endoscopic concepts that cross Medical and Surgical boundaries.

Provide an atmosphere of celebration and brotherhood for all of the participants based on the concept of the 50th Celebration of the formation of World Endoscopy.

Provide an opportunity for the Young Physicians of the World to meet, interact and establish bonds of cooperation with one another.