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J&J IBD Summit 2026

Scientific programme

Charting the Gastro Journey in IBD — two days of expert-led science.

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Dates3–4 July 2026
VenueMarriott Marquis Dubai Creek
FormatIn-person meeting
AudienceHealthcare professionals

Day 1 — 3 July 2026

Chairs: Pedro Matos Rosa · Dr. Hala Ibrahim · Dr. Sameer Al Awadhi · Dr. Mazin Rasool · Dr. Khalid Alejji · Dr. Ahmed Al Darmaki

13:30
Registration
14:00
Guests arrive at the VIP room
14:30
Welcome remarks
Pedro Matos Rosa · Asgar Rangoonwala
14:50
GCC IBD Patient Guide presented to H.E. Dr. Yousif Al Serkal
1st IBD Nursing Programme announcement & trainer appreciation
15:10
Remission Pledge Wall inauguration
H.E. Dr. Yousif Al Serkal
15:30
The patient journey: living with IBD
Speaker: Patient voice  ·  Chair: Hala Ibrahim
15:50
Break
16:05
Following the constellations: the IL-23 story in IBD
Speaker: Sara El Ouali
16:25
The skin perspective
Speaker: Alia Galadari  ·  Chairs: Sameer Al Awadhi & Mazen Al Jabri
16:45
Management of patients across immunological borders
Speaker: Ahmed Zayat
17:05
Panel Q&A
All faculty
17:20
Navigating deep space: breaking new ground in ulcerative colitis
Speaker: Abdelhakim Elganyni
17:40
Taking STRIDEs towards mucosal healing: case-based discussion
Speaker: Hussam Saleh  ·  Chairs: Khalid Alejji & Ahmed Al Darmaki
18:00
Applying the data to real-life clinical scenarios in UC: case-based discussion
Speaker: Rahul Nathwani
18:20
Panel Q&A
All faculty

Day 2 — 4 July 2026

Chairs: Dr. Sara El Ouali · Dr. Mariam Al Khatry · Dr. Ahmed Al Saegh · Dr. Mazen Taha · Dr. Zaher Koutoubi · Dr. Khalid Osman

09:00
Shooting for the stars: reaching new heights in Crohn's disease
Speaker: Ahmad Jazzar
09:20
Early intervention in IBD
Speaker: Abdelhakim Elganyni  ·  Chairs: Sara El Ouali & Mariam Al Khatry
09:40
Practical insights for IL-23 inhibitors in Crohn's disease
Speaker: Piyush Somani
10:00
Panel Q&A
All faculty
10:20
Break
10:30
Constellations of IBD care: aligning strategies towards personalised management
Speaker: Ahmed Sultan
10:50
IL-23 and the future of IBD treatment
Speaker: Cecilio Azar  ·  Chairs: Ahmed Al Saegh & Mazen Taha
11:10
A giant leap for IBD? Future considerations for IL-23 inhibition in the clinic
Speaker: Nabil Quraishi
11:30
Panel
All faculty
11:40
Improving outcomes for perianal fistulising Crohn's disease
Speaker: Mohamed Badr Alam
12:00
Open for debate: surgery vs medication
With: Sara Sajwani — patient voice
Debate
12:45
At the crossroads: navigating complex IBD decisions
Speaker: Nabil Quraishi  ·  Chairs: Zaher Koutoubi & Khalid Osman
13:05
Panel Q&A
All faculty
13:15
Close — summary
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