CDDW™ Abstract Submission

Abstract submission for the core CDDW™ 2026 program, and the Gastroenterology-Residents-in-Training (GRIT) and Research Topics in Digestive Diseases trainee programs, is now closed. Reviews will take place shortly, and decisions will be communicated by mid-November.

CDDW 2026™ Trainee Info Session - Save the Date

We will be hosting a virtual information session for trainees accepted into our 2026 programs on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 7pm ET. Please save the date if you've submitted an abstract for GRIT or Research Topics, or if you were nominated for the Scholars' Program.

We are proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of CDDW™ in 2026 — join us in Toronto for this milestone event!

Abstract submission for CDDW 2027 will open in early September 2026.

Please review the submission and abstract details below before you submit your abstract.

SUBMISSION TYPES

Please select your abstract type carefully, once your abstract is submitted the submission type cannot be changed.

GRIT and RESEARCH TOPICS: Only one abstract per applicant is allowed for submission to the trainee programs. Your abstract will automatically be submitted to the core CDDW™ conference.
CDDW™: There is no limit to the number of abstracts you can submit to the core CDDW™ conference.

Note: Abstracts previously published or presented elsewhere may NOT be submitted unless they include new data or findings.

ABSTRACT DETAILS

Limit of 3000 characters, which includes spaces, authors, institutions and content in tables.
Can include one table and one image (file name cannot contain spaces or special characters).
Must be in the following format: Title, Background, Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions.

Submission deadline

October 15 11:59 PM ET

CAG STUDENT PRIZE AWARD

CAG Student Prizes provide recipients with the opportunity to present their abstract orally at CDDW™ in a special plenary session along with $750 and a complimentary gala ticket.

ELIGIBILITY:

Undergraduate students
Trainees pursuing a specialty degree, graduate students, and post-docs

REQUIREMENTS:
The application is an abstract submitted to CDDW™ and a letter from your supervisor stating the program in which you are enrolled and confirming they have reviewed and approve of the abstract.

HOW TO APPLY:
During the abstract submission process ‘Oral or Poster’ for Presentation Type (Step 3), click on Apply, and upload your letter.