On the behalf of organizing committee, we are thrilled to announce the annual conference of the GI Oncology Society, scheduled to take place in the beautiful city of Chandigarh from November 8th to 10th. The conference theme, "Bridging Horizons: Integrative Approaches to Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Malignancies," emphasizes our commitment to exploring comprehensive strategies for addressing upper Gl and hepato-pancreaticobiliary cancers.

Our focus will center on these specific malignancies, with a pre-conference workshop dedicated to the intricacies of management of hepatocellular cancer. In addition to didactic lectures, case presentations, panel discussion, workshop will offer hands-on training in contouring and plan evaluation for SBRT in HCC. Our dedicated organizing team is diligently working to curate an enriching academic and scientific program for all attendees.

With a distinguished lineup of international and national faculties, the conference promises to offer not just an educational experience, but also a platform for exchanging ideas and advancing research endeavors.Attendees will have the opportunity to showcase their research via oral presentations, posters, and video abstracts, vying for captivating prizes. This inclusive opportunity spans across various specialties, including Pathology, Radiology, Gastroenterology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Radiation oncology, Medical oncology, and Hepatology, as the conference embodies multidisciplinary care in the realm of upper gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreaticobiliary cancers. The emblem of Chandigarh is an open hand with the motto "Open Hand, Open Mind, Open Heart." This emblem symbolizes the city's ethos of open-mindedness, inclusivity, and receptiveness to new ideas and thoughts. Designed by Le Corbusier, the prominent architect of Chandigarh, the open hand represents peace, unity, and the spirit of giving and receiving. The organizing committee has orchestrated this conference in line with this principle, and we eagerly anticipate your active engagement. Additionally, the weather in November is expected to be perfect for the event.

We kindly invite you to reserve the dates and join us for the inaugural conference of the GI Oncology Society.