The Inter-American Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SIED) is delighted to report the resounding success of ENDOfest SIED 2024, held at the famous Football Museum in the iconic Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. Over 1300 participants from across the Americas gathered for this landmark meeting, firmly establishing ENDOfest SIED as a key event in the field of digestive endoscopy.
ENDOfest SIED 2024 was also a true Christmas gift from SIED to all regional associations. Held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, this event provided a full day of academic and professional excellence, focusing on the most complex clinical cases and advanced procedures in digestive endoscopy.
The event featured prestigious speakers, including: Dr. Lars Aabakken (Norway), WEO President; Dr. Asadur Tchekmedyian (Uruguay), WEO President-Elect; Dr. Carmelo Blasco (Peru), SIED President-Elect; Dr. Lázaro Arango (Colombia), Director of SIED Committees; and Dr. Fernando Alberca (Spain), from the Spanish Society of Digestive Pathology (SEPD). The closing remarks were given by Dr. Augusto Vera (Peru), SIED President.
These thought leaders delivered insightful lectures covering the latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in digestive endoscopy, as well as sharing their vision for the future of SIED.
In addition, participants had the opportunity to dive deeper into key topics, such as:
• Management of bleeding in endoscopic procedures
• Advanced endotherapy and its application in treating complex pathologies
• The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing diagnostic precision and efficiency in digestive endoscopy.
One of the event's highlights was the video-based clinical case presentations, which provided attendees with the opportunity to observe cutting-edge techniques discussed by experts from across the Americas. Notable cases included ERCP, EUS, gastric balloons, capsule endoscopy, and amazing advanced therapeutic procedures, showcasing the application of new technologies and innovative approaches in clinical practice.
ENDOfest SIED 2024 was a truly unique event, successfully blending in-person and virtual formats. This hybrid approach allowed attendees to connect from diverse countries throughout the Americas, fostering an enriching exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices in digestive endoscopy. The event not only expanded opportunities for collaboration and global learning, but also provided a wonderful chance to celebrate Christmas together as a community.
The success of ENDOfest SIED 2024 was reflected not only in the impressive attendance numbers but also in the quality of discussions, the innovative atmosphere, and the valuable exchanges that took place throughout the event. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the speakers, participants, and collaborators who made this significant gathering possible. We are also grateful to Fuji Latinamerica, Gramon Bago Uruguay and Spefar Uruguay for their support.
At the Inter-American Society of Digestive Endoscopy, we remain committed to creating educational spaces that foster scientific and professional growth on a global scale. We are proud to have delivered such an enriching day and are excited to continue organizing high quality events for the international endoscopic community.
See you soon at future SIED events!