Empower GI Conference 2026
A one-day gathering designed to educate, support, and empower people living with and beyond gastrointestinal cancer, their caregivers, and the professionals who care for them.
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Format
- One-day in-person program, 8:30 AM–2:05 PM
TL;DR
- Empower GI Conference 2026 takes place on October 3, 2026, in Washington, DC.
- The one-day program runs 8:30 AM to 2:05 PM.
- Content covers recent advances in GI cancer treatment, emerging therapies (targeted treatments, immunotherapy, novel combinations), and managing treatment-related side effects.
- The event is designed for people living with and beyond gastrointestinal cancer, their caregivers, and oncology professionals.
Who you'll find in the room
GI Cancer Patients
People living with and beyond gastrointestinal cancer
Caregivers
Caregivers of people with gastrointestinal cancer
Oncology Professionals
Healthcare professionals who care for gastrointestinal cancer patients
Featured speakers
7 listedMike Pishvaian
Program Chair · Johns Hopkins University
Timothy Cannon
Inova Cancer Center
Keith Unger
MedStar Health
Tracy Webb
Inova Cancer Center
Sara Field
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Nilo Azad
Johns Hopkins University
Vanessa Ghigliotty
INOA University
Questions people ask
7 answeredThe conference takes place on October 3, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 2:05 PM.
The conference is held in Washington, DC.
The conference is designed for people living with and beyond gastrointestinal cancer, their caregivers, and oncology professionals.
Sessions review recent advances in GI cancer treatment, discuss emerging therapies including targeted treatments and immunotherapy, and address managing treatment-related side effects and supportive care strategies.
Speakers include Mike Pishvaian (Johns Hopkins University), Timothy Cannon (Inova Cancer Center), Keith Unger (MedStar Health), Tracy Webb (Inova Cancer Center), Sara Field (MedStar Georgetown University Hospital), Nilo Azad (Johns Hopkins University), and Vanessa Ghigliotty (INOA University).
The value depends on your needs. If you or a loved one is living with gastrointestinal cancer, the conference offers access to oncology professionals and education on current treatment advances. Caregivers and healthcare providers seeking continuing education on GI cancer care may also find it valuable.
Business casual or smart casual is typical for healthcare-focused events. The organizer does not publish a specific dress code.
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