Congress Bid
Guidelines
The ISDE is an international, multispecialty society founded in 1979 for the study of the esophagus in disease and in health. The goal of the congress is to promote the exchange of scientific and medical knowledge among specialists in the field, to maintain interchange with organizations and industries, and to encourage basic and clinical research in fields related to the esophagus.
In order to promote the professional and educational development of individuals interested in the esophagus, the ISDE sponsors its own journal, international congresses, and other educational programs. The ISDE is managed under the auspices of International Conferences Service, Ltd.
The ISDE accepts applications from destinations and members to host the annual World Congress for Esophageal Diseases. The ISDE Congresses rotate among three global regions: Eastern (Asia/Pacific/Middle East), Europe, and Western (Americas).
An active ISDE member may support the Bid Proposal as a Regional Organization Committee (ROC) Chair, however, this is not a mandatory requirement. ISDE will coordinate introductions with members upon invitation to submit a full bid.
Request for Proposals (RFP) to host the 2028 ISDE World Congress for Esophageal Diseases will open in March 2025.
Request for Proposals (RFP) to host the 2027 ISDE World Congress for Esophageal Diseases
EUROPEAN REGION
The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications to host the ISDE 2027 World Congress.
ISDE Congresses take place annually and typically rotate among three global regions: Eastern (Asia/Pacific), Europe, and Western (Pan America). The next open bidding year is 2027 in Europe.
In accordance with past practice, any convention bureau within the European region may submit a proposal.
Application Timeline
Step 1: Letters of intent due from the destinations interested in hosting the ISDE Congress | By April 30, 2024 |
Step 2: 5-8 shortlisted destinations will be contacted and invited to submit a full bid | By May 31, 2024 |
Step 3: Full bids due | By July 1, 2024 |
Step 4: Bids will be assessed by the ISDE Board of Directors; Board to shortlist 3-4 destinations for a site visit. Selected destinations will be informed to assist with site visit arrangements. | By July 31, 2024 |
Step 5: Site visits to shortlisted destinations to be undertaken by the ISDE representatives and PCO (ICS) | October 2024 |
Step 6: Announcement of the ISDE 2027 Congress host city. | By mid-January 2025 |
Application documents (downloadable links)
ISDE Members interested in supporting a bid from their city of residence are requested to contact the Congress Manager before contacting their local tourism office.
Thank you for considering to host an ISDE World Congress for Esophageal Diseases.
Future Congress Destinations
- 2025 – Brisbane, Australia
- 2026 – Kyoto, Japan
- 2027 – to be announced in January 2025
Contact us
Should you have questions or require additional information please contact us at isde-congress@isde.net.