Events & Receptions
ACG Sponsored Events
Advanced Practice Providers Reception
Friday, October 9 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Music City Center
All NP/PA ACG 2026 attendees are invited to attend.
Hosted by the Advanced Practice Providers Committee
The Advanced Practice Providers Reception is brought to you by Eli Lilly and Company
Advanced Practice Providers Lounge
Saturday, October 10 – Tuesday, October 13 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Music City Center
Whether you wish to take a break, continue a discussion on topics you've learned about, or network with your colleagues, the Advanced Practice Providers Lounge is open daily, Saturday – Tuesday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A continental breakfast, light snacks and beverages will be provided throughout each day.
The Advanced Practice Providers Lounge is brought to you by Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
ACG Yoga Session
Sunday, October 11 | 6:00 am – 7:00 am | Music City Center
Start your day early with a yoga session adapted to beginners and includes breath work, yoga vinyasa flow, and mediation. Open to all attendees. Come breathe, relax and connect with your colleagues. Yoga mats, water, and light snacks will be provided.
Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Register now!
Hosted by the Women in GI Committee.
Celebrating Diversity in ACG Reception
Sunday, October 11 | 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm | Music City Center
Gather to celebrate diversity in ACG and connect with colleagues.
Hosted by the Women in GI Committee and the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee.
International Attendee Reception
Sunday, October 11 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Music City Center
All international attendees are invited to attend and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres for a networking reception with colleagues.
Hosted by the International Relations Committee.
Exhibit Hall Opening Welcome Reception
Sunday, October 11 | 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm | Music City Center Exhibit Hall
Immediately following the conclusion of the Postgraduate Course, join colleagues for the ACG 2026 Opening Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. The reception will feature hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
ACG LGBTQ+ Pride Night Reception
Sunday, October 11 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Omni Nashville Hotel, Barlines Restaurant
Welcoming LGBTQ+ attendees and allies to a safe and inclusive gathering for networking, mentorship and more. Please enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments while mingling and making friends.
Hosted by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Healio Disruptive Innovators Awards
Sunday, October 11 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Location TBD
Join us at this exclusive event presented by ACG's media partner, Healio Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, as we honor Disruptive Innovators in eight different categories. Each of these awardees has changed the face of gastroenterology and pushed the status quo toward the betterment of the field. As a true testament to Healio’s peer-tested approach, their Peer Perspective Board and "Healio 200" GI experts vote on the awardees.
ACG Members Lounge
Monday, October 12 – Tuesday, October 13 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Music City Center
Relax, recharge and connect while you enjoy light snacks in the ACG Members Lounge, open Monday-Tuesday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Hosted by the ACG Professionalism Committee.
President's Address
Monday, October 12 | 9:00 am – 9:30 am | Music City Center
William D. Chey, MD, MACG, ACG President, will address attendees during the Presidential Address to mark the beginning of the ACG 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. The President uses this opportunity to welcome attendees, highlight accomplishments over the past year, and bid farewell as the leadership passes on to the next President-Elect.
Meet the ACG APP Leadership
Monday, October 12 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Music City Center
Join committee members and committee leadership in the APP Lounge for an informal Q&A exclusively for ACG APPs! Learn about different leadership trajectories and how involvement in the ACG and national organizations can bring fulfillment throughout your career.
ACG FDA Related Matters Committee Public Workshop: U.S. Food Policy, Regulation, & the Impact of Foods on GI Health
Monday, October 12 | 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm | Music City Center
Join us for an overview of how the FDA regulates food in the U.S. compared to the European Union. Panelists will review food products and additives, summarize current evidence, and discuss links to GI conditions such as obesity, colorectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease.
SCOPY Award Ceremony & #ACG2026 Social Media Meetup
Monday, October 12 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Music City Center
The Public Relations Committee invites you to celebrate your colleagues who will receive SCOPY Awards and to connect with ACG members active on social media at a combined event putting a spotlight on connection, community and colorectal cancer awareness! SCOPY is ACG's Service Award for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention and Year-Round Excellence. Learn more.
ACG Annual Business Meeting
Monday, October 12 | 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Music City Center
All Members and Fellows (FACG) are encouraged to attend the Annual Business Meeting where College business will be discussed and voted on.
APP Networking Hour
Tuesday, October 13 | 10:35 am – 11:35 am | Music City Center
Join APPs from all across the country for an informal network opportunity in the APP Lounge. Let's get together, share resources, and connect as a GI APP community! Led by the APP ACG Committee.
ACG Affiliated Events
Tuesday Night IBS Fellowship Mixer
Saturday, October 10 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Omni Hotel Nashville, 250 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN
Join us for a Fellowship Mixer at the ACG meeting in Nashville in October, hosted by Tuesday Night IBS in partnership with the Rome Partners Program, with support from Ardelyx.
Tuesday Night IBS bridges the gap between patients and healthcare providers through independent, evidence-based educational webinars designed to empower patients and improve clinical understanding. Founded in 2019, Tuesday Night IBS has elevated clinical research and education surrounding IBS and other diseases of the gut-brain interaction (DGBI’s). Rome partners with Tuesday Night IBS on meaningful activities and events which align with our membership.
Drop by for food and drink in Nashville at ACG on October 10th from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at the Omni Nashville, immediately after ACG's GI Jeopardy competition.
RSVP by letting the Rome Partners Program and Tuesday Night IBS know if you are able to attend. Please use your email address as your contact information on the RSVP so that we can keep you informed about this event.
This event is open to all GI Physicians and APPs, and is free. Please click here to RSVP.
GI Alliance Networking Event
Monday, October 12 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Luke’s 32 Bridge, 301 Broadway, Nashville, TN
This event is open to all GI Physicians and APPs, and is free. Please click here to RSVP.
