At its core, AIBD is not just a forum for new science, it is a place where clinicians come to rethink what they do next.

When you spend decades treating patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, you start to see patterns others might miss. You also begin to understand where the science helps and where the gaps remain.

That is what keeps me returning to the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) conference each year. This is not just a professional obligation. It is a chance to gather with colleagues who are as focused and dedicated to IBD care as I am.

I am honored to serve as co-chair for AIBD 2025, taking place December 8–10 in Orlando. This year’s program is designed with a purpose: to translate the latest research into clear, practical strategies for IBD care teams. At its core, AIBD is not just a forum for new science, it is a place where clinicians come to rethink what they do next.

What Makes AIBD 2025 Stand Out

The best IBD education does more than review clinical trials. It helps you make better, more personalized decisions for the patient in front of you. That is why this year’s program is grounded in what matters most: integrating emerging science into care pathways, understanding how to adjust when the evidence is limited, and thinking critically about long-term outcomes.

This year’s agenda includes:

• A focus on multidisciplinary collaboration across gastroenterology, surgery, behavioral health, nutrition, nursing, and pharmacy
• Sessions designed around real-world scenarios, with open discussion and peer interaction
• A faculty of experienced clinicians and researchers committed to practical, not theoretical, education

Whether you are new to IBD or managing a full panel of complex patients, you will find value here.

The Sessions I’m Leading at AIBD 2025

I will be speaking in several sessions, all of which were developed to reflect the most pressing clinical challenges in IBD care today. These sessions are intended to spark discussion, deepen understanding, and offer strategies that can be used immediately.

I’ll be involved in several sessions across the program, including:

• Individualized Management of Crohn’s Disease
• Common Scenarios in Clinical Practice
• Case: Managing Inflammation in the Setting of an Infection
• Debate: Optimize the Current Therapy vs. Move on to a New Therapy
• Chairs’ Top 10 Pearls

These topics reflect the realities of modern IBD practice: balancing treatment goals with patient preferences, managing inflammation amid complications, and knowing when to change course.

You can view my full faculty profile here:
Dr. Corey Siegel – AIBD Faculty Page

Getting the Most from the Conference

To make the most of your time at AIBD, I recommend preparing in three simple ways:

• Bring your questions. Whether clinical or conceptual, this is the space to challenge assumptions and test your thinking.
• Engage with your peers. Learning does not end with the lectures. Conversations in the hallways often reveal just as much.
• Register early. The Early Bird rate is available through September 12, and this year’s event is expected to fill quickly.
  Secure your spot now

Final Thought

Inflammatory bowel disease demands precision and adaptability. At AIBD 2025, we aim to provide both. I hope you will join us December 8–10 in Orlando as we share insights, challenge ourselves, and move the field forward together.

— Corey Siegel, MD, MS
Director, Center for Digestive Health,
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Co-Chair, AIBD 2025

AIBD 2025
December 8–10, 2025 | Orlando, Florida
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