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J&J IBD Summit 2026

The IL-23 era for IBD: UAE Experience Exchange

A regional scientific meeting for the IBD community.

Two days of expert-led science across the Gulf — advancing collaboration, sharing the latest evidence, and shaping the future of inflammatory bowel disease care.

Healthcare professionals at the J&J IBD Summit
Dates3–4 July 2026
VenueMarriott Creek Hotel, Dubai, UAE
FormatIn-person meeting
AudienceHealthcare professionals
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About the Summit

The J&J IBD Summit 2026 brings together leading gastroenterologists, specialists and IBD care teams from across the Gulf and beyond to advance collaboration, share the latest evidence, and shape the future of inflammatory bowel disease care. Across two days of expert-led science, the programme spans the IL-23 story, early intervention, treating to target, and complex real-world decisions in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

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Programme at a glance

Full programme
Day 13 July 2026
14:30The IBD Focus: challenges, opportunities & what's next?
15:30Following the constellations: the IL-23 story in IBD
15:50Beyond the gut: IL-23 and the skin
16:10Completing the journey: IL-23 and the joints
16:45Breaking new grounds in ulcerative colitis
17:25The real-world IL-23 era in Middle Eastern UC
Day 24 July 2026
09:00Reaching new heights in Crohn's disease
09:40Practical insights for IL-23 inhibitors in CD
10:20Towards personalized management
11:30Understanding perianal fistulizing CD
12:40Perianal fistulizing CD: multidisciplinary approach
13:55Closing & summary
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Nursing programme at a glance

Full nursing programme

A parallel two-day IBD Nursing Training Programme runs alongside the summit — a dedicated education track for nurses and IBD care teams.

Day 1Foundations
09:00Understanding IBD: Crohn's & ulcerative colitis
10:15Crohn's disease management
11:15Ulcerative colitis management
13:15Disease activity, classifications & monitoring
15:30The IBD nurse role in management
16:30Health maintenance in IBD
Day 2Advanced practice
09:00Medications in IBD: CD & UC
10:15Biological safety and monitoring
11:15Patient adherence & compliance
13:15Diet and nutrition in IBD
14:30IBD and surgery
15:30IBD management during pregnancy
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Scientific themes

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The IL-23 story in IBD

Mechanism, evidence, and the future of IL-23 inhibition.

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Early intervention

Acting early to change the course of disease.

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Treating to target

Mucosal healing and measurable inflammation control.

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Ulcerative colitis

Breaking new ground in UC management.

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Crohn's disease

Reaching new heights, including perianal fistulising disease.

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Complex decisions

Navigating real-life clinical scenarios and debate.

Chairs and speakers from across the Gulf and beyond

Meet the chairs and speakers shaping the gastro journey in IBD. View the full faculty →

Marriott Creek Hotel, Dubai

A landmark hotel on Dubai Creek — host to the J&J IBD Summit 2026.

Location
Jewel of the Creek, Port Saeed, Dubai, UAE
Dates
3–4 July 2026
Marriott Creek Hotel — waterfront exterior on Dubai Creek

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