Industry Symposia

Novo Nordisk Symposium

Date: Friday 13 September
Time: 19:00-21:00
Room: Riverbank 2 +3

Topic: WHY WEIGHT?
How to optimise weight management & clinical outcomes  in patients with overweight & obesity

Overview: The symposium will be an informative session with an endocrinologist and a hepatologist discussing how to optimise weight management in clinical practice. The session will discuss practical & safety considerations of using Glucagon-like peptide -1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle for weight management, potential impact on health outcomes and include relevant case scenarios for the gastroenterology audience.

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Pfizer Sponsored Symposium

Date: Saturday 14 September
Time: 07:30-08:20 (arrivals & breakfast from 07:15)
Room: Riverbank Rooms 2 +3

Topic: Shared decision making in practice: Working together in the changing landscape of Ulcerative Colitis

Faculty: 
Michael Chiorean, Swedish Gastroenterology, Seattle
Yoon-Kyo An, Mater Hospital, Brisbane
Daniel Lightowler, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney

Overview:
Connect with leading international and local experts to uncover cutting-edge strategies and practical tools for improving patient outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis (UC). From shared decision-making to understanding new treatment modalities like estrasimod, this is your opportunity to gain exclusive insights and elevate your practice with valuable global perspectives. Click to see the full agenda here.

Note: Breakfast is provided.

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AbbVie Sponsored Symposium

Date: Saturday 14 September
Time: 17:30-19:00
Room: Gilbert Suite

Topic:  Rinvoq in Focus @ AGW 2024
Overview: Gain insights from leading gastroenterologists on the use of effective treatments in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).

Chair: A/Prof Reme Mountifield
Panellists: A/Prof Gregory Moore & Prof Rupert Leong

Agenda:
17:30pm Connect with Peers
18:00pm Stay informed with the latest RIVNOQ efficacy and safety updates
18:15pm Don't miss the debate: Do you use RIVNOQ early or save it for refractory patients?
18:30pm Q&A with the panel on topics selected by you

Register here: Please contact your local AbbVie representative if you'd like to register.

Chiesi Sponsored Symposium

Date: Sunday 15 September
Time: 07:00-08:15
Room: Riverbank 2 + 3

Title: Chiesi Australia Breakfast Symposium

Speakers: 
Professor David Jones:
Presentation title: So managing PBC is easy....isn't it?
Associate Professor Crispin Corte:
Presentation title: How to maximise the tools we have to better manage IBD

Agenda:
07:00 Arrival + breakfast available
07:20 Chair welcome + introductions
07:25 Professor David Jones
07:45 Associate Professor Crispin Corte
08:05 Q&A
08:15 Close

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Olympus Sponsored Symposium

Date: Sunday 15 September
Time: 07:00-08:15
Room: Panorama 2 + 3

Topic: Advanced Endoscopic Imaging: Advantages and benefits in clinical practice

Overview: This symposium will feature Professor Rajvinder Singh's real-world experience and research findings with advanced endoscopic imaging utilising technologies like NBI, TXI, RDI and EDOF. The session, chaired by Dr. Matthew Remedios, will include discussions how advanced endoscopic imaging technologies can assist in improving patient outcomes through early detection and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.

Speaker: Professor Rajvinder Singh
Chair: Dr Matthew Remedios

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Johnson & Johnson Sponsored Symposium

Date: Sunday 15 September
Time: 17:30-19:30
Room: Gilbert Suite

Topic: Biologics Showdown: Treating IBD

Speakers: Prof Rupert Leong, A/Prof Gregory Moore, A/Prof Emily Wright & Dr Emma Flanagan
Chair: Dr Reme Mountifield

Note: Canapés & Networking from 5:30 pm until start at 6:15 pm

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