MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND SYMPOSIUM CHAIR

Dear Colleague, 

After many years of being away, I am pleased to be back at Queen’s Landing Hotel in Niagara-on-the Lake for our 18th Annual International Symposium on Liver and IBD and Other GI Meeting Review! Queen’ Landing Hotel is not new to us; in years gone by, it was a long-standing venue for the OAG Annual Conference. 

As you know, this event has traditionally been a winter meeting, but we have amalgamated it with our Annual Post DDW Course to maximize our learning opportunities to you, with a fuller, longer and more robust program. Although we have changed the venue and time of year, the Symposium will still provide a wonderful opportunity to integrate high level education with a casual atmosphere where families can enjoy themselves and take advantage of all that Niagara-on-the-Lake and Queen’s Landing have to offer. 

Our Symposium this year is themed "IBD and Liver Care Unplugged" and will feature renowned faculty speaking on how to tackle common clinical problems from this unique perspective. This year we will also feature two keynote addresses from distinguished speakers. Furthermore, we will showcase the always popular Short Snapper Sessions and case-based presentations by some of our esteemed colleagues. 

I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join us for the President’s Welcome Dinner on Friday where we will have an opportunity to meet with our industry sponsors, colleagues and friends. And don't forget to attend the President's Party on Saturday where you, your teens, and little ones will have a fun time! 

I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the support of our partners and sponsors without whom these events would not occur. Your financial support is greatly appreciated. 

Please take advantage of the exceptional social and educational programs that the Symposium committee has developed, and enjoy the unique surroundings that this quaint town has to offer. 

I look forward to seeing you there!  

With warm regards,
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

Daniel Green Daniel Green, MD, FRCPC
President and Symposium Chair