We are delighted to invite you to ACPGBI's 2025 Annual Meeting

 

Dates: Monday 30th June - Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre 

Social Events

Monday 30th June 2025

Welcome drinks reception and canapés in the exhibition area. 

(Included in registration costs)

 

Tuesday 1st July 2025

Street food dinner and entertainment at Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel a short 7 minute walk from Harrogate Convention Centre.

(The dinner is not included in the registration fees and can be purchased as part of the registration process for £50.00)

Places are limited and we cannot guarantee availability. Dinner refunds will not be accepted after 12th May 2025 

Dress Code: Smart Casual

*For anyone receiving discounted or complementary registration who wish to attend the dinner, there will be a £50.00 charge. 

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ACPGBI Privacy Policy

ACPGBI 2025 Privacy Policy

The below information details how your data will be used in relation to the ACPGBI 2025 conference. Please use the following link for more information on the privacy policy, ACPGBI Privacy Policy - please read these before continuing.

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When you book one of our events or submit an abstract, we collect personal information about you such as name, address, email, phone, membership status, dietary or special access requests, accommodation booking details, credit card information any other information required.

Delegates

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Attendee Details
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Membership

ACPGBI Members

Please enter your member coupon code for discounted rates
(This is not your membership number) 
If you are unable to locate your member code or are interested in becoming and ACPGBI member and benefiting from the reduced registration rates please contact Nicole Taub ntaub@acpgbi.org.uk or visit https://www.acpgbi.org.uk/about/membership/apply.aspx 

Dietary and Accessibility Requirements
Medical Student
ACPGBI Member Registration
3 Day ASM Registration
625.00
310.00
240.00
1 Day ASM Registration
325.00
210.00
150.00
Non-Member Registration
3 Day ASM Registration
750.00
380.00
325.00
1 Day ASM Registration
375.00
240.00
220.00
Nurse Registration

ACPGBI are pleased to offer 50 complementary registrations for nurses.

A £50.00 refundable deposit it required to secure your registration and will be refunded post conference. 

3 Day ASM Registration
50.00
1 Day ASM Registration
50.00
Medical Student Registration

ACPGBI are pleased to offer 25 complementary registrations for medical students

A £50.00 refundable deposit it required to secure your registration and will be refunded post conference. 

3 Day ASM Registration
50.00
1 Day ASM Registration
50.00
Honorary Member
3 Day ASM Registration
250.00
1 Day ASM Registration
140.00
Robotic Fellow Registration
0.00
Bowel Research UK
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
Endovillage

ACPGBI are pleased to offer the Endovillage again at the ACPGBI Annual Meeting 2025.

The cost to attend one of the sessions is £20.00

 

Slots are available at 30 minutes each between 8:30am - 14:45pm offering the following stations. 

 

Station 1 - Colonoscopy insertion

Suitable for:
Novice colonoscopists.
Novice endoscopists wishing to have an introduction to endoscopy. No prior knowledge of endoscopy is required.

Aims and objectives:
The principles of scope handling, the functions of the left hand (wheels and buttons) during colonoscopy and the principles of torque steering.

Station 2 – Haemostasis

Suitable for:
All endoscopists

Aims and objectives:
The principles of utilising clips and also other adjuncts (solutions/sprays) for control of haemorrhage

 

Station 3, 4 & 5  – Polypectomy and EMR

Suitable for: Novice therapeutic colonoscopists

Those about to start or in the early stages of polypectomy and colonic EMR

Assistants expected to assist with polypectomy and EMR.

Aims and objectives:

Familiarity with the basic techniques of colonoscopic polypectomy and the EMR of small lesions.

Hands on experience of the same in a pig model.

 

Station 6 - Endoscopic Sub-Mucosal Dissection – ESD

Suitable for: Experienced therapeutic endoscopists, already competent at EMR

Those interested in starting to develop a competency in ESD.

Aims and objectives:

Learn the basic technique of ESD, including the important complications and how to prevent them.

 

Station 7 – Endoscopic closure / suturing 

Suitable for: Any endoscopist wishing to know more about the theory of mucosal closure and suturing

Aims and objectives:

To understand the principles behind tissue approximation.

Introducing advanced closure techniques

To demonstrate these principles, hands-on on tissue.

 

Station 8 – New And Exciting Endoscopy Technologies

Suitable for: Experienced therapeutic endoscopists, already competent at EMR

Access to technologies that act as adjuncts to endoscopic resection – traction devices, endoluminal stability

 

We also have available to book for the 2 hour taster ESD at 15:00 - 17:00.

Suitable for: Experienced therapeutic endoscopists, already competent at EMR

Those interested in starting to develop a competency in ESD.

Aims and objectives:

Learn the basic technique of ESD, including the important complications and how to prevent them.

 

 

Station 1 - Colonoscopy insertion
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
Station 2 – Haemostasis
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
Station 3 - Polypectomy and EMR
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
Station 4 - Polypectomy and EMR
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
Station 5 - Polypectomy and EMR
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
Station 6 - Endoscopic Sub-Mucosal Dissection – ESD
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
Station 7 – Endoscopic closure / suturing
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
Station 8 – New And Exciting Endoscopy Technologies
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
2 hour taster ESD Station
20.00
Workshops
Colorectal Peer Review Course

Wednesday 2nd July 2025

08:45 - 11:45

£20.00

 

This course is designed for those interested in taking up the role of peer reviewer or people who have recently embarked on doing peer reviews. If you are looking to join the Early Career Editorial Board of the Colorectal Disease Journal, this course is for you.

 

The course provides an opportunity to polish your skills through interactive discussions with others and feedback from the current editors. Candidates preparing for the academic component of FRCS and keen to develop skills in critiquing will also benefit from this course.

 

Contents:

The registrants will also enjoy complimentary access to an online module of this course.

 

On the day, you will have the opportunity to discuss three papers, each with a different editor and fellow participants. There will be a maximum of five participants per editor in order to ensure a deep dive into peer review and interactive discussion.

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis upon completion of payment.

 

Programme:

2nd July 2025

0845-0900: Introduction

0900-1125: Group workshop - Time to discuss three mock papers with your fellow participants and editors.

1125-1145: Wrap up and behind the scenes from the Editorial Board

Advanced Anastomotic Techniques in IBD Surgery

Wednesday 2nd July 2025

 

£20.00

 

The Dukes' Club, in collaboration with the ACPGBI IBD Subcommittee, will be organising, for the second year in a row, a practical skills course on Advanced Anastomotic Techniques in IBD Surgery, at ACPGBI 2025. 

 

This hands-on course will focus on ileoanal pouch anastomosis and Kono-S anastomosis, key techniques in complex IBD surgical management. Participants will work in pairs, practicing on pig tissue to replicate real-world surgical conditions, ensuring a highly practical and immersive learning experience.

 

The course will be led by faculty from the ACPGBI IBD Subcommittee and the Dukes' Club, offering expert guidance and feedback throughout the session. Designed for trainees seeking to refine their skills in advanced anastomotic techniques, this workshop provides a unique opportunity to enhance technical proficiency in a collaborative setting. 

 

In addition to the practical skills stations, a short presentation of the findings of the Dukes' Club survey on IBD training will be delivered, followed by a discussion on training in IBD surgery, with the expert faculty.

Spaces are limited, so secure your place early to take part in this invaluable training.

SAS Workshop

Tuesday 1st July 2025

10:15 - 10:45

£20.00 refundable deposit
(Refunded post workshop following confirmation of attendance)

 

 

Advanced Anastomotic Techniques in IBD Surgery
20.00
Colorectal Peer Review Wokrshop
20.00
SAS Worksop
20.00
Welcome Reception
Welcome Drinks Recption

Please let us know if you will be attending the Welcome drinks reception on Monday 30th June 2025, 19:00 - 20:00.

Tuesday Dinner
Tuesday Dinner

Would you like to purchase a ticket to the ACPGBI Dinner on Tuesday 1st July 2025?
The dinner is street food and the evening will include entertainment at Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel a short 7 minute walk from Harrogate Convention Centre.
19:30 - 23:00

Places are limited and we cannot guarantee availability. 

Dress Code: Smart Casual

 

50.00
Accommodation

ACPGBI are please to offer allocation accommodation for the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic. 

Details on how to book can be found below:

 

Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic

To book please call 01423 700300 and quote BGEX06 and the required accommodation dates

29/06/2025 – 02/07/2025

Standard Room - £169.00 a night

0.3 miles away – 7 minute Walk

 

 

Other accommodation is available near Harrogate Convention Centre details of which can be found below:

 

The Harrogate Inn

01423561431

https://www.inncollectiongroup.com/harrogate-inn/

1 Ripon Rd, Harrogate HG1 2SY

0.2 miles away – 4 minute Walk

 

The Crown Hotel

01423567755

https://www.crownhotelharrogate.com/

Crown Pl, Harrogate HG1 2RZ

0.3 miles away – 7 minute Walk

 

The Premier Inn – Harrogate Town centre

https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/home.html

9 Springfield Ave, Harrogate HG1 2HY

0.2 miles away – 4 minute Walk

 

The Yorkshire Hotel

https://www.the-yorkshire.co.uk/

01423706700

Prospect Pl W Pk, Harrogate HG1 1LA

0.4 miles away – 9 minute Walk

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