Now in its 13th year, the 2023 AGA Tech Summit is the only event focused on fostering the development and adoption of GI technology. The Summit is where GI innovators, entrepreneurs, clinicians, medical technology companies, venture capitalists and regulatory agencies meet to identify opportunities in licensing, partnerships, and investment. Its objective is to conduct training, disseminate education and provide guidance that will help GI innovation and technology discoveries that improve patient care enter the marketplace.
Organizers:
- Sri Komanduri, MD, AGAF
- Amrita Sethi, MD, FASGE
Learning objectives
- Describe the latest advancements in technology in gastroenterology.
- Discuss key challenges where additional innovation is needed in GI clinical practice.
- Understand how emerging innovations can improve the care of patients with digestive diseases.
Additional Information
We offer sponsorship opportunities for companies at the meeting. For more information, please contact Omika Mali at omali@gastro.org. For information on the Tech Summit program, please reach out to us at agacgit@gastro.org.
Agenda
2023 AGA Tech Summit
March 9 – 10, 2023
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Organized by the AGA Center for GI Innovation and Technology (CGIT)
| Agenda | |
|---|---|
| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 [Pre-meeting activities] | |
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
AGA Innovation Fellows Program Kickoff – Grand Hyatt San Francisco |
6 – 8 p.m. |
AGA CGIT Sponsor Dinner and Reception (Invitation Only) |
| THURSDAY, MARCH 9 | |
| 7 - 8 a.m. | Breakfast and Registration |
| 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. | Product Theater |
| 8 - 8:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks Sri Komanduri, MD, MS, AGAF |
| 8:15 - 9 a.m. | Session 1: Keynote Speaker: Nadine Hachach-Haram, FRCS(Plast), BEM Q&A |
| 9 - 10:15 a.m | Session 2: Solving Ergonomic Challenges in Gastroenterology Amandeep Shergill, MD, MS, AGAF, Hrishikesh Deo, PhD, and Latha Alaparthi, MD, AGAF, FACG Panel Discussion/Q&A |
| 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:45 - 12:45 p.m. | Session 3: Innovation in Endoscopy and Advanced Imaging Panel 1: New Imaging Platforms: Raman Muthusamy, MD, MAS, AGAF Advances in Novel Endoscopes: Carolina Matsubayashi, MD Panel 2: AI in Endoscopy: Austin Chiang, MD, MPH; Alessandro Repici, MD; Mozziyar Etemadi, MD, PhD Innovative Strategies in Education and Training in GI: Samir Grover, MD, MEd, AGAF |
| 12:45 - 1:40 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Product Theater |
| 1:40 – 1:50 p.m. | NASPGHAN Presentation |
| 1:50 - 2:15 p.m. | Session 4: Fire-side chat on Green Endoscopy |
| 2:15 - 3:30 p.m. | Session 5: Value-Based Care and Digital Empowerment The Future of Digital Health in GI: Rajni Natesan, MD, MBA Integrating AI into Clinical Practice: Mozziyar Etemadi, MD, PhD Clinical Informatics and GI: Lin Shen, MD, MBI, FAMIA Panel: Novel Advances in Virtual Care – Session speakers; Lawrence R. Kosinski, MD, MBA, AGAF; Lili Brillstein, MPH; Laura Fox, MPH |
| 3:30 – 4 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Session 6: Fireside Chat with the FDA Moderator: Simon Mathews, MD Speaker: Shani Haugen, PhD |
| 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. | Session 7: Equity in GI Innovation Innovation for Equity and Research: Anil Rustgi, MD Equity and Disparities in Industry - Sheri Rudberg, JD, MBA Panel Discussion/Q&A |
| 5:45 – 5:55 p.m. | Innovation Showcase Company Pitches |
| 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Innovation Showcase and Networking Reception |
| FRIDAY, MARCH 10 | |
| 7 - 8 a.m. | Breakfast and Registration |
| 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. | Product Theater |
| 8 - 9:15 a.m. | Session 8: Innovation in Obesity and Metabolism Speakers: Barham Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH, AGAF; Reem Sharaiha, MD, MSc Panel Discussion/Q&A |
| 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Session 9: GI Innovation Around the World Speakers: Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD, FASGE, AGAF; Carlos Robles-Medranda, MD; Alessandro Repici, MD Panel Discussion/Q&A |
10:40 – 11:30 a.m. 11:30 – 11:35 a.m. 11:35 – 11:45 a.m. 11:45 – 12:00 p.m. |
Session 10: Shark Tank Pitch Competition Opening remarks Finalists present Audience Vote for Fan Favorite “Where are they now?” Matt Schwartz and Ian Strug, Virgo Announcement of Winner |
| 12 - 12:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks Sri Komanduri, MD, MS, AGAF |
| 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
Pricing
| Start Date | End Date | Member | Non-Member | Member Trainee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Pricing | 11/14/2022 |
2/6/2023 |
$500 |
$800 |
$125 |
| Standard | 2/7/2023 |
2/24/2023 |
$650 |
$950 |
$175 |
| Late/On-Site | 2/25/2023 |
3/10/2023 |
$870 |
$1,225 |
$225 |
Policies
Cancellation policy
A refund (less a $50 processing fee) will be given for cancellations received in writing on or before Friday, February 24, 2023. Please send any cancellation request to AGA Member Relations via email. member@gastro.org or call (301-941-2651).
No cancellations will be accepted for refunds on or after, Saturday, February 25, 2023. Refunds cannot be made for no shows.
COVID-19 policy
AGA Meeting policy will be based on current CDC recommendations and that of local [San Francisco] health authority guidelines.
- All meeting attendees, faculty and staff are required to be vaccinated as defined by the CDC.
Sponsors
Diamond
Platinum
Gold
Silver
AGA Shark Tank Pitch Competition
The Shark Tank Pitch Competition provides a platform to showcase your GI innovation idea, medical device, or technology. The top five applicants will be selected to pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges. The winner will receive widespread promotion by AGA to the GI community, represent. AGA in the DDW 2023 Shark Tank. Finalists may be considered for the new GI Opportunity Fund established by AGA in partnership with Varia Ventures.
The application deadline is February 6, 2023. To apply, click the button below.
AGA Innovation Fellows Program
The AGA Innovation Fellows Program is where you can learn from physician innovators and entrepreneurs as well as medical technology executives on how new GI technologies are developed and brought to market. The program is open to GI Fellows) from U.S.-based institutions. Third year, fourth year and advanced endoscopy fellows are strongly encouraged to apply. If selected, you will receive:
- An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Medtronic Innovation HQ on March 8.
- Complimentary registration, and travel and lodging for the 2023 AGA Tech Summit.
- Expert and industry led sessions on emerging GI innovation and technology issues.
- Networking opportunities with thought leaders in GI innovation and the medical device industry.
- Become part of a year-long cohort of AGA Innovation Fellows.
- Insights into how to innovate and transform your ideas into viable products for clinical uses including working with industry.
The application deadline is January 15, 2023. To apply, click the button below.
Other Opportunities
AGA Innovation Showcase
The Innovation Showcase is an opportunity for early-stage GI companies to highlight their new technologies at the Tech Summit. Showcase spots can be purchased at the time of registration for an additional $2,500 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The showcase will take place on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 5:45 p.m.PT.
AGA Innovation Fellows Program
The AGA Innovation Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for fellows to learn from physician innovators and entrepreneurs as well as medical technology executives on how new GI technologies are developed and brought to market. The program is open to GI Fellows from U.S.-based institutions. Third year, fourth year and advanced endoscopy fellows are strongly encouraged to apply. If selected, you will receive:
- An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Medtronic Innovation HQ on March 8.
- Complimentary registration, travel and lodging for the 2023 AGA Tech Summit.
- Expert and industry led sessions on emerging GI innovation and technology issues.
- Networking opportunities with thought leaders in GI innovation and the medical device industry.
- Insights into how to innovate and transform your ideas into viable products for clinical uses including working with industry.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2023 program. Notifications are currently being sent out.
AGA Shark Tank Pitch Competition
The Shark Tank Pitch Competition provides a platform to showcase your GI innovation idea, medical device or technology. The top five applicants will be selected to pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges. The winner will receive widespread promotion by the AGA and represent the AGA in the 2023 Digestive Disease Week® Shark Tank. The Shark Tank winner will undergo due diligence and be considered for the AGA GI Opportunity Fund, managed by Varia Ventures, a venture capital firm.
The application deadline is February 6, 2023. To apply, click the button below.
Virgo earns GI Opportunity Fund’s first investment
AGA announced on Dec. 1, 2023, that the association’s new venture capital fund, GI Opportunity Fund 1, completed its first investment, rounding out the Series A financing of Virgo Surgical Video Solutions (“Virgo”) of Carlsbad, California. Virgo provides GIs, clinical trial sponsors, and trial site investigators with AI-fueled, always-on endoscopic procedure recording and patient recruitment tools for clinical trials. “Virgo would not be where it is today without the support of the AGA, dating back to our initial pitch at the AGA Tech Summit’s Shark Tank competition in 2018,” said Matt Schwartz, Virgo co-founder and Chief Executive Officer.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco (345 Stockton Street). You may make your hotel reservations by calling 1- 415-398-1234. Be sure to mention you are attending the 2023 Tech Summit in March to receive the discounted rate of $259 per night (single/double, taxes not included). Reservations can also be made via this link.
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be reserved by Thursday, February 16, 2023 to ensure the discounted rate.
APPs, Patient care physicians, Trainees, Training directors/GI division chiefs
Live event
March 9 - 10, 2023