Women’s Executive Leadership Conference (WExLC)

Course Title:  Women’s Executive Leadership Conference (WExLC)

Overview

Mar 13-14, 2026
Phoenix, AZ

AC Hotel by Marriott

414 North 5th Street Phoenix, AZ 85004

Ready to take your leadership to the next level? The AGA Women’s Executive Leadership Conference gives mid- to executive-level women in GI and hepatology the tools, network, and confidence to lead with greater influence. Over this 1½-day conference, you’ll sharpen your executive skills, connect with accomplished peers, and gain strategies to drive equity and innovation.

With just 50 seats available, this intimate, application-only program ensures meaningful connections and high-impact learning you can immediately put into practice.

Apply today

Learning objectives

You will:

  1. Strengthen your leadership skills through expert-led sessions on strategy, influence, and value-driven decision making.
  2. Connect with influential peers across academia, private practice, hospital systems, and industry in a supportive, application-only cohort.
  3. Gain mentorship and sponsorship opportunities that can accelerate your career advancement.
  4. Champion systemic change by exploring strategies to promote gender equity in GI and hepatology.
  5. Leave empowered and inspired with actionable tools, renewed purpose, and a trusted network of women leaders

Pricing

Pricing
Free to apply; $300 if selected to attend

Contact

Questions? Reach out to us at education@gastro.org.

Agenda

All times are Eastern.

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session Sub-title 2

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11:00 - 12:00 midday

Session Sub-title 3

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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session Sub-title 2

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11:00 - 12:00 midday

Session Sub-title 3

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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Course Faculty

Chair

Elisa Boden, MD, AGAF

Elisa Boden, MD, AGAF

AGA Women’s Leadership Council, AGA Women’s Executive Leadership Conference

Co-Chair

Aimee Lee Lucas, MD, MS, AGAF

Aimee Lee Lucas, MD, MS, AGAF

AGA Women’s Executive Leadership Conference

Lilani Perera, MD

Lilani Perera, MD

AGA Women’s Executive Leadership Conference, chair, AGA Women’s Leadership Council, chair, AGA Women’s Committee

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