Dear Colleague and Friends,

On behalf of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE), it is a great pleasure to welcome you to the 14th World Congress of the ISDE to be held in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, in September 2014.

The Congress promises to offer a ground breaking scientific program that covers a wide variety of topics illustrating the latest scientific and clinical developments in the field of esophagology.  The World Congress has become the premier platform not only for the presentation of new science, but also for unique networking opportunities. With more than 800 delegates from around the world attending this meeting, it provides the ideal forum to discuss the latest findings, put them into context and really understand how it can affect your practice day to day.

We have developed a stimulating program that includes Keynote Lectures, Symposia, and Video, Oral and Poster Abstract Presentations. Pre-Congress Postgraduate Workshops are also organized on “Diagnostics for Esophageal Pathologies”, and “Surgery and Endoscopy Master Class”.

We encourage you to participate actively in the discussions and hope the meeting helps in the exchange of information and development of new collaborations. Take advantage of the various networking opportunities the Congress offers. Join us for the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner for opportunities to mix and mingle with exhibitors, friends and colleagues.

Vancouver offers some of the most scenic landscapes in North America.  On the edge of the Pacific Ocean nestled on an inlet surrounded by soaring mountains, it has large urban parks suitable for a bike ride, stroll or an early morning jog.  Vancouver has beaches, top notch celebrity restaurants, and world renowned shopping.  You must leave time in your stay to explore this jewel of Canada.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring, educational, and enjoyable program in vibrant and beautiful Vancouver!

Best regards,

Dr. Simon Law               Dr. John Pandolfino

ISDE 2014 Scientific Program Chairs

Invited Faculty Confirmed to Date (last updated: March 5, 2014)

Accommodation

The official hotel and Congress venue of the 14th World Congress of the ISDE is the Westin Bayshore Hotel nestled on the waterfront in downtown Vancouver that offers guests the best of both worlds: the activities and cultural events of the city, as well as a relaxing Vancouver resort experience.

The Congress Secretariat (International Conference Services) is the official housing bureau for the 14th World Congress of the ISDE and will offer assistance with the coordination of housing requirements for the Congress. Special room rates have been negotiated and will be available to Congress delegates only.
You will be able to reserve a guest room at the Westin Bayshore at the same time as you complete your online congress registration.

Standard Room
$199 CAD per night (Single/Double Occupancy)

- All Rooms are Non-Smoking
- Highspeed Internet Included

Rates are subject to 16.5% tax.

If you are interested in upgrading your room type or require dates that are not available, please email ISDE2014-registration@icsevents.com.

Submission Info

The first round of abstract submissions has closed. Abstracts submitted during the first round were considered for oral, video and poster presentation. The results of the first round of abstracts were communicated to the presenting authors on May 26. It is the presenting author's responsibility to confirm the presentation by June 13, 2014. If you are a presenting author and have not yet confirmed your presentation, please check your email for the abstract notification letter and visit your unique link to view the final disposition of your abstract(s). If your abstract(s) has been accepted for presentation, you must CONFIRM the presentation by clicking on the "CONFIRM PRESENTATION" button. 

Should you have any questions, please contact the Speaker Manager, Kelsey Mackay-Smith, at Speakers@isde.net.



Important Dates & Deadlines

Submission Guidelines

• Research work should be original and innovative. Work can be presented prior to the 14th World Congress of the ISDE, but MUST include new information
• Abstracts must be submitted electronically through the online submission system
• Abstracts will be accepted in English only
• Abstracts should not exceed 500 words in length (author names and abstract title do not count towards word limit, the word limit applies to the abstract body only)
• A maximum of 2 tables may be included and each will count as 100 words
• A maximum of 2 images may be included and each will count as 100 words. Acceptable image file formats include: gif, jpeg, jpg, jpn, png, and tif. Please ensure that your image files are saved in one of these acceptable file formats before uploading.
• The abstract must be structured as follows. Each section must be completed. If one section is not applicable, please put 'not applicable' in the text box
  • Background
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
• The following information is mandatory for each co-author. Information highlighted in bold is only mandatory for presenting and submitting authors.
  • First Name
  • Family Name
  • Salutation
  • ISDE Membership Status
  • Institution
  • City
  • Country
  • Email Address
  • Disclosure
• The author indicated as the presenting author must be registered for the meeting. The presenting author is also the main contact person and will receive all correspondence such as notification of acceptance, presentation details and guidelines, etc. It is the presenting author's responsibility to provide this information to his/her co-authors.
• There is no limit to the number of co-authors per abstract
• There is no fee for submitting an abstract
• There is no limit to the number of abstracts you may submit
• An international panel of reviewers will review all abstracts anonymously
• All abstracts accepted by the Scientific Committee will be published in the journal Diseases of the Esophagus and on the Conference website prior to the meeting. It is mandatory to agree to this at the time of submission
• CME disclosure information needs to be completed for EACH co-author at the time of submission through the online abstract submission form; however, information can be provided by the submitting author

Submission Categories

1. Benign Disease:
   

   a.	Barrett’s Esophagus: Pathology and Pathophysiology
   b.	Barrett’s Esophagus: Noninvasive Neoplasia: Diagnosis and Treatment
   c.	Eosinophilic Esophagitis
   d.	Esophageal Function Testing
   e.	Esophageal Motility Disorders
   f.	Esophageal Sensitivity and Hypersensitivity
   g.	Esophageal Surgery
   h.	Endoscopic Therapies
   i.	Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
   j.	Genetics of Esophageal Disease
   k.	Hiatal Hernia
   l.	Iatrogenic Esophageal Disease, Perforation and Postsurgical Complications
   m.	New Technologies
   n.	Pediatric Esophageal Disorders
   o.	Benign Disease Other

   
   
2. Esophageal Cancer:
   

   a.	Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
   b.	Esophageal Carcinogenesis
   c.	Role of Stem Cell in Esophageal Cancer
   d.	New Diagnostic Modalities (Including PET, PET-CT, New Tracers)
   e.	Barrett's Esophagus: High-Grade Dysplasia
   f.	Management of Early Invasive Cancer
   g.	Adjuvant and Neo-Adjuvant Therapies
   h.	Palliative Treatments
   i.	Re-do Surgery for Local Recurrences
   j.	Salvage Esophagectomy
   k.	Difficult Cases
   l.	Esophageal Cancer Other

Abstract Presentation Types

• Oral - abstracts selected for oral presentation will be assigned a specific day, time and duration for presentation. The presenting author is required to prepare PowerPoint slides for the presentation and for inclusion in the ISDE online library. Following the presentation, there will be a few minutes available for questions and answers with the audience.
• Poster - abstracts selected for poster presentation will be assigned a specific day for display at the congress as a printed poster. It is the presenting author's responsibility to print the poster, bring it onsite to the conference and mount it onto the designated poster board. Presenting authors are also required to stand by their poster during the networking breaks to discuss their poster with congress delegates. An electronic copy of the poster will also be required for inclusion in the ISDE online library.
• Video - abstracts selected for video presentation will be assigned a specific day, time and duration for presentation. The presenting author is required to prepare a video or series of videos for the presentation and for inclusion in the ISDE online library. The presenter will describe the video as it plays and may opt to prepare a few PowerPoint slides as well, but the main focus of the presentation will be the video. Following the presentation, there will be a few minutes available for questions and answers with the audience.

International Conference Services Ltd.
Suite 2101 - 1177 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 2K3
Phone: +1 604 681 2153
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Congress Manager
Jessica Ng
Email: isde2014@isde.net
Phone: +1 604 681 2153

Speaker and Abstract Manager
Kelsey Mackay-Smith
Email: speakers@isde.net
Telephone: +1 604 681 2153

Registration & Housing Manager
Tina Lobo-Hardick
Email: ISDE2014-registration@icsevents.com
Telephone: +1 604 681 2153

Sponsorship & Exhibit Sales Manager
Richard Carlisle
Email: richard@icsevents.com
Telephone: +1 604 681 2153 

Medical Education Grants Manager
Monica Sayers
Email: monica@isde.net
Telephone: +1 604 681 2153