UPCOMING EVENT
SIES 2026
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19-20 March 2026 ICC Sydney
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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Wednesday, 18 March 2026
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Thursday, 19 March 2026
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Friday, 20 March 2026
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Wednesday, 18 March 2026
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Thursday, 19 March 2026
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Friday, 20 March 2026
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| Wednesday, 18 March 2026 (Medical) | |
| 2.00pm – 5.00pm |
Advanced Imaging Forum (Westmead Hospital, Endoscopy Unit)
Step by Step… deconstructed Oesophageal: Dr Cameron Schauer Stomach; East and West: Prof Motohiko Kato, Prof Nicholas Burgess Biliary USA and Asia: Prof Amrita Sethi and Prof Christopher Khor Colon; Australia and France: Prof. Michael Bourke, Prof Jeremy Jacques *Free of charge for the first 200 registrants |
| Thursday, 19 March 2026 (Medical) | |
| From 7.30am |
Registration Opens Tea & Coffee available Explore the Trade Displays and Meet SIES Sponsors |
| 8.30am – 8.35am |
Conference Open and Welcome Prof Michael Bourke |
| 8.35am – 9.30am |
Towards Definitive Endoscopic Cure of Early Cancer The Game changers in Endoscopic Resection, history, reality and alternatives: Tandem Talk Mr Christian Erbe Prof Michael Bourke The new paradigm in CRC management, rectum and beyond. Prof. Jeremy Jaques Discussion (10mins) |
| 9.30am – 10.30am | Live Endoscopy 1 –Barrett’s Oesophagus & Upper GI |
| 10.30am – 11.00am | Morning Tea & Trade Displays |
| 11.00am – 1.00pm | Live Endoscopy 2 – Colon and Rectum |
| 1.00pm – 2:00pm | Lunch & Trade Displays |
| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Live Endoscopy 3 – Potpourri & Pancreatico – Biliary |
| 4.00pm – 4.30pm | Afternoon Tea & Trade Displays |
| 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
Interactive Forum with Panel and Audience UGI Cancer Lesion, Lesion, Lesion: Detection Characterisation and Therapy |
| 7.00pm – 09.30pm |
Welcome Reception Venue: Sydney Opera House, Yallamundi Room Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000 |
| Wednesday, 18 March 2026 (Nursing) | |
| 2.00pm – 5.00pm |
Advanced Imaging Forum (Westmead Hospital, Endoscopy Unit)
Step by Step… deconstructed Oesophageal: Dr Cameron Schauer Stomach; East and West: Prof Motohiko Kato, Prof Nicholas Burgess Biliary USA and Asia: Prof Amrita Sethi and Prof Christopher Khor Colon; Australia and France: Prof. Michael Bourke, Prof Jeremy Jacques *Free of charge for the first 200 registrants |
| Thursday, 19 March 2026 (Nursing) | |
| From 7.30am |
Registration Opens Tea & Coffee available Explore the Trade Displays and Meet SIES Sponsors |
| 8.30am – 8.35am |
Conference Open and Welcome Prof Michael Bourke |
| 8.35am – 9.30am |
Towards Definitive Endoscopic Cure of Early Cancer The Game changers in Endoscopic Resection, history, reality and alternatives: Tandem Talk Mr Christian Erbe Prof Michael Bourke The new paradigm in CRC management, rectum and beyond. Prof. Jeremy Jaques Discussion (15mins) |
| 9.30am – 10.30am | Live Endoscopy 1 –Barrett’s Oesophagus & Upper GI |
| 10.30am – 11.00am | Morning Tea & Trade Displays |
| 11.00am – 1.00pm |
Nursing Plenary Talk: TBC Live Endoscopy 2 – Rectum & Colon |
| 1.00pm – 2:00pm | Lunch & Trade Displays |
| 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
Nurses Hands-on Workshop Day 1 Stations TBC |
| 4.00pm – 4.30pm | Afternoon Tea & Trade Displays |
| 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
Interactive Forum with Panel and Audience UGI Cancer Lesion, Lesion, Lesion: Detection Characterisation and Therapy |
| 5.00pm – 5.15pm |
General Endoscopy Quiz (Prizes awarded on Friday afternoon) |
| 7.00pm – 09.30pm |
Welcome Reception Venue: Sydney Opera House, Yallamundi Room Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000 |
* Program subject to change
| Friday, 20 March 2026 (Medical) | |
| From 7.30am |
Registration Opens Tea & Coffee available Explore the Trade Displays and Meet SIES Sponsors |
| 7.15am – 8.15am |
Meet the Experts Breakfast Sessions (3 concurrent talks) Pre-registration required Tips & Tricks : UGI ESD – Getting Started & How I Do it Prof Motohiko Kato From clinical suspicion to diagnosis – unravelling spastic oesophageal motor disorders Dr. Varan Perananthan EDNAPS (Endoscopist-Directed, Nurse-Administered Propofol-Based Sedation): Update and Real-World Implementation at Your Facility. A/Prof Peter Boyd |
| 8.30am – 8.50am |
AI + Endoscopy : Is the truth out there? Prof. Cesare Hassan |
| 8.50am – 9.00am | Panel Discussion |
| 9.00am – 10.30am | Live Endoscopy 4 – Rectum & Colon |
| 10.30am – 11.00am | Morning Tea & Trade Displays |
| 11.00am – 11:20am |
EUS guided drainage and anastomosis in 2026: Transformative Innovations Prof. Amrita Sethi |
| 11:20am – 1:00pm | Live Endoscopy 5 – Upper GI & Pancreatico – Biliary |
| 1.00pm – 2.00pm | Lunch & Trade Displays |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Interactive Forum with Panel and Audience UGI Cancer Lesion, Lesion, Lesion: Detection Characterisation and Therapy |
| 3.00pm – 3.25pm |
12 months follow up of SIES cases 2025 Recap of Symposium Cases 2026. Quiz answers and awards for the winners Prof Nick Burgess and Prof Eric Lee |
| 3.25pm – 3.30pm |
Summary and Conference Close Prof Michael Bourke |
| Friday, 20 March 2026 (Nursing) | |
| From 7.30am |
Registration Opens Tea & Coffee available Explore the Trade Displays and Meet SIES Sponsors |
| 7.15am – 8.15am |
Meet the Experts Breakfast Sessions (3 concurrent talks) Pre-registration required Tips & Tricks : UGI ESD – Getting Started & How I Do it Prof Motohiko Kato From clinical suspicion to diagnosis – unravelling spastic oesophageal motor disorders Dr. Varan Perananthan EDNAPS (Endoscopist-Directed, Nurse-Administered Propofol-Based Sedation): Update and Real-World Implementation at Your Facility. A/Prof Peter Boyd |
| 8.30am – 9.00am |
Welcome Nurses Program Day 2 Nursing Plenary Talk: TBC |
| 9.00am – 10.30am | Live Endoscopy 4 – Rectum & Colon |
| 10.30am – 11.00am | Morning Tea & Trade Displays |
| 11.00am – 1.00pm |
Nurses Hands on Workshop Day 2: StationsTBC |
| 1.00pm – 1.30pm | Lunch & Trade Displays |
| 1.30pm – 3.00pm |
Nursing Plenary Talk: TBC |
| 3.00pm – 3:25pm |
12 months follow up of SIES cases 2025 Recap of Symposium Cases 2026. Quiz answers and awards for the winners Prof Nick Burgess and Prof Eric Lee |
| 3.25pm – 3.30pm |
Summary and Conference Close Prof Michael Bourke |
* Program subject to change
Welcome to SIES 2026
We are excited to announce the 17th Annual Sydney International Endoscopy Symposium, taking place at ICC Sydney, Australia, on 19–20 March 2026.
Sydney International Convention Centre | 19-20 March 2026
Get ready for another unforgettable edition of the Sydney International Endoscopy Symposium (SIES) — where global expertise meets local excellence. In 2026, we welcome a distinguished lineup of international faculty alongside the renowned SIES-Westmead team, delivering a unique high-impact clinical program .
Key Features of SIES 2026
ICC Sydney — World-Class Conference Venue.
Enjoy a seamless learning experience at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, overlooking the vibrant Darling Harbour. Live procedures from Westmead Hospital will be streamed directly to the ICC, giving delegates real-time access to expert techniques and commentary.
Welcome Reception — Sydney Opera House
Celebrate opening night as our Welcome Reception returns to the iconic Sydney Opera House with views of the stunning Sydney Harbour Bridge from the terrace. Connect and exchange clinical insights with peers, international and national faculty, and industry —all in a relaxed setting.
Dedicated Nursing Session.
Our specialised SIES nursing program returns — learn from and connect with our nursing staff and peers as we unleash another specialised nursing program featuring nurse-specific lectures and the highly-sought after hands-on workhop
Advanced Imaging Forum
Free for the first 200 registrants, this focused session explores the future of endoscopic imaging.
🧠 Hear from the experts
🔍 Take your diagnosis to the next level
📊 Could imaging be more accurate than histology?
🛠️ Step by step… deconstructed.
Engage with cutting-edge visual diagnostics and discover tools to enhance precision in lesion detection and classification.
SIES 2026 brings together evidence-based practice, advanced procedural skills, and a world-class setting — delivering a comprehensive learning experience that drives real clinical impact.
We look forward to welcoming you all at SIES 2026.
STELLAR INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
Prof. Roos Pouw (Netherlands)
Leading authority in Barrett’s esophagus
Prof. Raf Bisschops (Belgium)
Expert in advanced endoscopic imaging techniques and therapeutics for premalignant conditions
Prof. Torsten Beyna (Germany)
Expert in pancreaticobiliary endoscopy and third-space endoscopy.
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Welcome to SIES 2025, Thursday and Friday, March 6th and 7th at the ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour!
Once again, we have a Stellar International faculty to inform and enlighten us on the latest developments in gastrointestinal endoscopy over our usual 2-day live and didactic program.
Reem, Ian, Doug and Paul are international leaders and wonderful teachers.
The Thursday night welcome reception will be very special, held at 12-Micron, Barangaroo. Registrations will soon be open, but in the meantime please reserve the dates in your calendar. We all look forward to welcoming you to SIES in 2025.
Yours sincerely,
Professor Michael Bourke
Chairman Organising Committee SIES
Director of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Westmead Hospital, Sydney
