Sulaymaniyah
Advanced
Endoscopic
Symposium

2026
Rotana Hotel, Sulaymaniyah
24th – 25th September 2026
Event organized by Glitter Communications & Events
2
Days
40+
Expert Speakers
10
International Faculty
8
Scientific Sessions
About the Conference

Advancing digestive health across the region

We are pleased to announce the Sulaymaniyah Advanced Endoscopic Symposium, organized by the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Teaching Hospital (GHTH). This landmark event takes place on 24–25 September 2026 at the Rotana Hotel, Sulaymaniyah City.

This premier symposium is a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, connecting leading academic scientists, researchers, and pioneers from across the globe — sharing experiences and discussing the latest research findings in digestive health, endoscopy, and hepatology.

The symposium also provides an exclusive environment for pharmaceutical and medical technology companies to showcase their newest advancements through dedicated scientific sessions and a vibrant exhibition area, connecting directly with key decision-makers and medical professionals.

Fields of Discussion
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
GI Surgery
Digestive Health & Endoscopy
Advanced Internal Medicine

Organized By Gastroenterology & Hepatology Teaching Hospital (GHTH), Sulaymaniyah

Event Management: Glitter Communications & Events

Symposium Leadership

Dr. Hiwa Abubakir Hussein
Dr. Hiwa Abubakir Hussein
Director of Symposium
Dr. Aras Aziz Abdulla
Dr. Aras Aziz Abdulla
Honorary President
Scientific & Organizing Leadership

Our Committees

Dr. Heero Ismael Faraj
Chairman
Dr. Nawal Al Khalidi
Member
Dr. Raghad Jawad
Member
Dr. Ali Ismail AlSaadi
Member
Dr. Sherwan Khoshnaw
Member
BF
Dr. Bakhtyar Faiq Hama Saleem
Member
Dr. Abdulla Alyouzbaki
Member
Dr. Dana Taib Gharib
Member
Dr. Haider Muhsin Jarallah
Member
Dr. Jutyar Aziz
Member
Dr. Faez Khalaf
Member
Dr. Altun Mahmood Saleh
Member
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Omer Mohammed
Chairman
Dr. Muhsin Abubakr
Member
Dr. Araz Latif Rahim
Member
Dr. Mohammed Waadulla
Member
Dr. Marwan Hamid Al Alawani
Member
HA
Dr. Hadi Alkhatabi
Member
Dr. Samar Saad
Member
Dr. Mohammed Omer Lak
Member
Dr. Sarkawt Mohammed Rauf
Member
Dr. Jaafar Tahir Barzani
Member
Dr. Ali Abdulghani Ramadhan
Member
Dr. Sarko Jamal
Member
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Dr. Ahmed Altonbary
Egypt
🇪🇬
Dr. Ahmed Madhkur
Egypt
🇪🇬
Dr. Amr El Fouly
Egypt
🇸🇦
Dr. Abed Allehibi
Saudi Arabia
🇪🇬
Dr. Shaimaa Elkholy
Egypt
🇪🇬
Dr. Mohammad El Sherbiny
Egypt
🇹🇷
Dr. Suleyman Gunay
Turkey
🇱🇧
Dr. Zaher Houmani
Lebanon
🇯🇴
Dr. Hazem Hammad
Jordan
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Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Abdullah
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Nawal Al Khalidi
Dr. Samar Saad
Dr. Raghad Jawad
Dr. Marwan Hamid Al Alawani
Dr. Ali Hussein Shelb
Dr. Ahmed Al Hilly
HA
Dr. Hadi Alkhatabi
Dr. Ali Ismail AlSaadi
Dr. Osamah Alobaidi
Dr. Mohanned Alsalamy
Dr. Muslim Abdulkarim Alkhafaji
Dr. Haider Muhsin Jarallah
Dr. Faez Khalaf Abdulmuhsen
Dr. Abdulla Saeed Delmani
Dr. Altun Mahmood Saleh
Dr. Dyar Hamid Khoshnaw
Dr. Blund Sirwan Abdulla
Dr. Mohammed Omer Lak
Dr. Jutyar Aziz
Dr. Jaafar Tahir Barzani
Dr. Sherwan Khoshnaw
Dr. Mohammed Waadulla
Dr. Abdulla Alyouzbaki
Dr. Wisam Saad
Dr. Ali Abdulghani Ramadhan
Dr. Ramazan Salahadeen Issa
Dr. Aras Aziz Abdulla
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Omer Mohammed
BF
Dr. Bakhtyar Faiq Hama Saleem
Dr. Muhsin Abubakr
Dr. Araz Latif Rahim
Dr. Dana Taib Gharib
Dr. Hoshman Rahman Asaad
Dr. Mohammed Abdulrahman Shaikhani
Dr. Sarkawt Mohammed Rauf
Dr. Sarko Jamal Ahmed
Dr. Barham Mohamed Salih
Dr. Qalandar Kasnazani
Dr. Dara Ahmed Mohammed
Dr. Syamand Abdulrahman
Dr. Omer Hama Ghalib
Scientific Programme

Session Topics

Session 01

EUS-Guided Gastrojejunostomy: Tips & Tricks

Session 02

ESD as a Minimally Invasive Approach for Early Gastric Lesions

Session 03

Live Endoscopy

Session 04

EUS-Guided Biliary Interventions

Session 05

Beyond the Mucosa — Beyond the Limits

Session 06

Radiofrequency Ablation

Session 07

New Indications & Applications for Biliopancreatic Diseases

Session 08

Advances in EUS-Guided Biliary Drainage: Expanding the Boundaries Beyond ERCP

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Direct Access to Decision-Makers

Meet face-to-face with leading gastroenterologists, hepatologists, GI surgeons, and researchers from across Iraq, the Kurdistan Region, and the globe.

High-Impact Brand Visibility

Showcase products through dedicated exhibition spaces, speaking slots, and prominent digital branding across the website and all event materials.

Launch & Demonstrate Products

A highly targeted audience to launch new pharmaceutical products or demonstrate advanced endoscopic and medical technologies.

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Demonstrate your company's commitment to advancing medical education, research, and patient care in the region through this landmark scientific exchange.

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Programme

Agenda

Coming Soon

The full scientific programme will be published here ahead of the symposium.

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Venue

Rotana Hotel
Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Date

24th – 25th September 2026

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