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WEO & WGO Endorsed

Advancing careers, building skills, and fostering leadership in GI endoscopy across Egypt and the Middle East.

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Official Endorsement

WEGE Program 2026 Officially Endorsed by WEO & WGO

We are proud to announce that the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO) and the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) have officially endorsed the WEGE Program 2026. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to empower women in GI endoscopy across Egypt and the Middle East.

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Event Recap

Highlights from WEGE Connect Assiut

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Training

WEGE Advanced Endoscopy Workshop

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Conference

Annual GI Women Conference 2025

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WEGE Conference

Our flagship annual event — empowering women and shaping the future of GI endoscopy.

Second Edition

2nd Annual Conference

Expanding on the inaugural success, the 2nd annual conference introduced hybrid formats, hands-on workshops, and the 'Meet the Mentors' program for advanced endoscopy techniques.

Date

September 11-12, 2025

Location

Cairo, Egypt

Format

Hybrid

Audience

Open to All

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Key Topics

Scientific Sessions & ResearchSoft Skills & Self-MarketingHands-on ESD WorkshopHands-on EUS WorkshopHands-on ERCP WorkshopMeet the Mentors Program

Highlights

  • WEO Endorsed Event
  • Hybrid format (online + in-person)
  • Meet the Mentors program launch

Sponsors

Cook Medical
Pentax Forward Academy
Pentax Medical
Scope Medical

WEGE School

Practical endoscopy training — twice a year, focused on building real-world clinical skills.

Why WEGE School?

Discover the comprehensive benefits of our practical endoscopy training program.

Wave 1

Upper & Lower Endoscopy

Join Wave 1 of the WEGE Summer School for intensive training on Upper & Lower Endoscopy.

Wave 2

EUS & ERCP

Advance your skills with Wave 2, focusing on advanced EUS and ERCP procedures.

Hands-on Training

Expert-Led Curriculum

Open to Everyone

Certification

🎓 Graduation takes place at the 3rd Annual Meeting, September 3, 2026

WEGE Connect

Sharing Experience. Building Leaders. Spreading Expertise Across Egypt.

One-Day Program

Connecting Endoscopists, One City at a Time

WEGE Connect brings high-impact scientific sessions and hands-on workshops directly to cities across Egypt.

About WEGE Connect

Hands-on Training
Expert-Led
Open to Everyone
Certification
Assuit

Assuit

Apr 16, 2026
Alexandria

Alexandria

Jun 25, 2026
Mansoura

Mansoura

Dec 24, 2026

WEGE Webinars

Virtual sessions with global experts — learn from anywhere, anytime.

Upcoming

Collaborate with Global Minds

Connect with international experts and explore global collaboration opportunities in GI endoscopy.

May 8, 2026Online / Virtual
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Upcoming

Updated Trends in GI Endoscopy

Discover the latest advances and emerging trends shaping the future of gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Jul 17, 2026Online / Virtual
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Upcoming

Future Endoscopy Horizons

A forward-looking session exploring AI, robotics, and next-gen technologies in endoscopy.

Nov 27, 2026Online / Virtual
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Coming Soon

Exciting new programs on the horizon — stay tuned.

WEGE Society

A professional community for women endoscopists — connecting, mentoring, and growing together across Egypt and the Middle East.

Coming Soon

WEGE Journal

A peer-reviewed publication dedicated to research, case studies, and advancements in GI endoscopy with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Coming Soon

Our Partners & Sponsors

Proudly endorsed and supported by leading organizations in endoscopy.

World Endoscopy Organization
World Gastroenterology Organisation

Sponsored by

leading organizations

Utopia
Pentax Medical
MASH Premiere
Scope Medical
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