The 16^th International Conference on Gastroenterology and Digestive Disorders hosted by ME Conferences took place at Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi, UAE August 06-07, 2018. Active participation and generous response were received from the Organizing Committee Members, Editorial Board Members of ME Conferences Journals as well as from eminent scientists, talented researchers, and young student community. Researchers and students who attended from different parts of the world have made the conference one of the most successful and productive events in 2018 from ME Conferences. The conference was marked with the presence of renowned scientists, talented young researchers, students and business delegates driving the three days event into the path of success with thought-provoking keynote and plenary presentations highlighting the theme, “Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Management of Gastroenterology”.        

The conference proceedings were carried out through various Scientific-sessions and plenary lectures, of which the following topics were highlighted as Keynote-presentations: 

Cancer risk of IBD therapy and Prevention of post-surgical recurrence of Crohn’s disease - Vito Annese, Valiant Clinic, UAE

Eosinophilic esophagitis - Mohamad Miqdady, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE

Prevalence, clinical characteristics and management of gastroenterology: An over view of the common and unusual GIT disease presentations with case studies from UAE - Makki Hummadi Fayadh, Advanced center for day care surgery, UAE

ME Conferences has taken the privilege of felicitating Gastro Meet 2018 Organizing Committee, Editorial Board Members and Keynote Speakers who supported for the success of this event ME Conferences, on behalf of the conference sponsor appreciates all the participants who put their efforts for this event and sincerely wishes them success in future endeavors.    

The esteemed guests, Keynote speakers, well-known researchers, and delegates shared their innovative research and vast experience through their fabulous presentations at the podium of grand Gastro Meet 2018. We are glad to inform that all accepted abstracts for the conference have been indexed in OMICS Group “Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System” as a special issue.    

We are also obliged to various delegate experts, company representatives and other eminent personalities who supported the conference by facilitating active discussion forums. We sincerely thank the Organizing Committee Members for their gracious presence, support and assistance towards the success of Gastro Meet 2018.