The first Global Forum, established by the Global Taskforce, serves as a dedicated platform for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) specialists. Its primary objective is to highlight and examine the most significant advancements in IBD research and clinical practice across all major continents.

The programme features direct insights from the lead researchers behind 32 articles, selected for their outstanding research quality and global relevance. The forum is organised into four sessions:

• Epidemiology
• Challenges and Complications in Care Delivery
• Diagnosis and Monitoring
• Diet, Nutrition and Lifestyle Management