Alongside the major medical conference will be the Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW), which will offer opportunities for medical professionals to share insights. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/rudi1976
Melbourne is set to welcome the world's leading experts in gastroenterology and hepatology as it hosts the World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG) 2025.
Taking place from 20-22 September 2025 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), WCOG 2025 will attract over 3,000 global delegates and give the state of Victoria a A$17.7 million (US$11.9 million) boost to the economy.
The successful bid to host WCOG 2025 was spearheaded by the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) in partnership with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) and supported by the Victorian Government and Tourism Australia’s Business Events Bid Fund Program. President of the World Gastroenterology Organisation and Club Melbourne Ambassador, Geoffrey Metz also played a pivotal role in the bid win.
“This event will serve as a vital platform for collaboration and innovation, fostering significant progress in gastroenterology and hepatology,” said MCB chief executive officer Julia Swanson.
“Healthcare conferences play a key role in promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing, often leading to breakthroughs that drive substantial improvements in health outcomes.”
WCOG 2025 will also see the integration of GESA’s Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW) into the congress. Regularly attracting around 1,700 attendees, AGW will offer a prime opportunity for both national and international delegates to engage and collaborate.