NASPGHAN 2026: What a Week!
From the first sessions to the final celebrations, the 2026 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting brought our community together for four remarkable days. More than 2,100 attendees joined us in San Diego to learn, share their work, celebrate accomplishments, and enjoy time with colleagues.
We're looking back at some of the people and moments that made this year's meeting special.
| | | From the Postgraduate Course and Single Topic Symposiums to concurrent sessions and Hands-On Endoscopy, education took many forms throughout the week. Attendees tackled challenging clinical questions, explored new approaches to care, and gained practical skills to bring home. | |
Big Ideas, New Discoveries
With more than 1,000 abstracts representing 24 countries, research was front and center at NASPGHAN 2026. Poster sessions gave investigators the spotlight, while lively discussions and programs such as Baby Shark Tank brought fresh perspectives and promising ideas to the forefront.
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Celebrating our People
One of the highlights of every Annual Meeting is recognizing the individuals whose work strengthens our field and our community. This year's awards and special presentations gave us plenty of reasons to applaud our colleagues, mentors, investigators, and supporters.
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Nonyelum Egigbo, MD
APFED Award
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Babajide Ojo, PhD
Richard J. Grand and John B. Watkins Prize
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Carnie Lazarre Acier, MD, MPH, Karen Jacqueline Enriquez Perez, MD, Najima Mwase, MD
2026 Dr. Regino Gonzalez-Peralta Memorial Opening Doors Travel Grant
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Our Members Make the Meeting
Some of the most memorable moments at NASPGHAN 2026 happened beyond the educational sessions. From Teaching & Tomorrow and Fellows Coffee and Conversation to the TFIT Reception, LASPGHAN gathering, and Awards Ceremony, the week offered plenty of opportunities to recognize accomplishments, reconnect with longtime colleagues, build new friendships, and celebrate the NASPGHAN community.
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Around the Meeting
The activity extended well beyond the scientific program. Attendees visited the Exhibit Hall, participated in Product Theaters, met with supporters, and took advantage of everything the meeting had to offer.
Thank you to our exhibitors, sponsors, and partners for helping make NASPGHAN 2026 possible.
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One Last Event in San Diego ...
What better way to wrap up NASPGHAN 2026 than an evening together? Saturday night's closing social brought attendees together for one final chance to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues before heading home.
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A Thank You from NASPGHAN
As we close the chapter on NASPGHAN 2026, we want to thank you, our members, for making this year's Annual Meeting so special. Your enthusiasm, participation, and dedication to our community are what make this gathering meaningful year after year.
It was a pleasure welcoming you to San Diego, and we look forward to seeing you next year in Nashville!
With appreciation,
Your NASPGHAN Staff
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