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OESO Esophageal Motility and Reflux Trainee Forum

The OESO Esophageal Motility and Reflux Trainee Forum is an educational program for gastroenterology and surgical trainees interested in a career in benign esophageal diseases. The forum will be held in conjunction with the 17th OESO World Conference, with up to 20 promising trainees selected from around the world. Application is currently open with rolling acceptance until June 5, 2026 or when all positions are filled, whichever is earlier.


Application to the OESO Esophageal Motility and Reflux Trainee Forum
 

Dynamic Imaging: Case training for multi-level dysphagia "Deglutology meets Esophagology"

OESO offers tickets for three live sessions on "Deglutology meets Esophagology". Videofluoroscopy can investigate the oropharyngeal and the esophageal phase with a single investigation.

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The OESO-SEMPIRE Scientific Program  

The scientific program is based on sessions of 90 minutes (1h30).

A new, original format will be applied to 15 “Chat sessions”:

  • At the start of these sessions, an informal 10-minute chat between the two chairs will enable them to introduce the questions to follow, explain their design, and discuss their terms.
    This free conversation on the stage will allow the audience to grasp the reasons behind the choice of the questions that were considered to best shed light on the topic of the session.
  • Six questions will follow, according to the OESO format, with answers given in 5 minutes by a speaker considered as an expert in the domain.
  • After 30 minutes and 6 answers given to these questions, the speakers will join the chairs on stage, to take part in an intense 50-minute discussion between themselves and with the audience, to wind up the session.

 

In addition of the pre-congress course on Motility and poster / abstract sessions, 
# half of the scientific program (15 sessions) is based on this model,
but with 2 different types of sessions:

  • 7 sessions will apply the format in 90 minutes: Sessions 7-16-20-23-26-29-32

  • 4 grand sessions, with broader subjects, will apply it over two consecutive sessions (3h): Sessions 2-5, 8-11, 14-17, 21-24


Furthermore,

  • 18 sessions will comprise traditional presentations of 6 minutes each, followed by 3 minutes of discussion: 
    Sessions     1-3-4-6-9-10-12-13-15-18-19-22-25-27-28-30-31-33

  • 180 traditional presentations and, in line with the original OESO format,
  • 90 five-minute responses to specific questions, followed in each session by a 50-minute discussion between the speakers and the audience.

More than 190 speakers will offer the international scientific community the message of an exceptional synthesis.

The program will correspond in the best possible way to the title of Congress:
“Esophagus 2026”.

President of Honor

George Triadafilopoulos (USA) 
OESO: a revolution in constant evolution

  • Organizational resilience – since 1984
  • Established independence across many disciplines – original concept
  • Global reach – all continents
  • Modern aspirations – ever changing
  • Inspirational to the young – a forum for friendship and novelty
  • Interdisciplinary – breaking institutional barriers and silos
  • Equal opportunity for career growth and networking
  • Collaboration with industry and foundation partners
  • A family beyond family
  • 6 strategic questions for the OESO-Stanford SEMPIRE Platfor

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Welcome messages of the presidents

Walter W. Chan

For more than 40 years, OESO has brought together experts and thought leaders from all disciplines in esophagology to engage in educational discussions, open dialogues, lively debates, and collaborative... READ MORE

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Arnulf Hölscher

OESO 2026! I participated in many OESO Congresses and the concept of each meeting was continuously adapted to topical clinical issues concerning all aspects of Esophagology. Therefore, I know that the 2026 OESO ... READ MORE

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Markus Moehler

We welcome you to Versailles! OESO has become a significant esophagus reference over the past years, primarily for gastroenterology, surgery, interdisciplinary endoscopy, and oncology. This wide range of topics is ... READ MORE

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Why join us in Versailles?

  • To share 3 days with experts or trainees from all over the world, in clinical or fundamental areas, in an impressive setting, and with a top level scientific program, 

  • to be in company of KOLs from all disciplines and have a rare opportunity to network,

  • to take part in parallel events that only this extraordinary venue can offer.

The 17th OESO-SEMPIRE World congress will stamp your memory, with the latest developments in diagnosis and treatments of esophageal disease, and the 18th Century art of fine living in France …

Robert Giuli

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