48th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease 7.13-17.2026

Monday, July 13, 2026, 7:00 AM - Friday, July 17, 2026, 12:30 PM, Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass Village, CO

SAVE THE DATE

July 13-17, 2026

On behalf of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the 48th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease, July 13-17, 2026.

Conference Location:
Viceroy Snowmass
Snowmass Village, CO

A Rich History
The Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease was established by William Balistreri, MD, nearly five decades ago and has since grown into one of the most prestigious annual gatherings in the field. Each year, leading pediatric gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and specialists gather explore cutting-edge research and innovations in pediatric GI care. The conference, hosted by Cincinnati Children’s, is known for its intimate and collaborative atmosphere, allowing for rich discussions and interactions between faculty and attendees. 

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The Legacy Continues:

Co-Directors, Dr. Stavra Xanthakos and Dr. Julie Bonn continue the momentum with dynamic topics and expert faculty.  This collaborative environment features engaging Q&A sessions, case presentations, and interactive discussions. The intimate setting fosters meaningful interactions between attendees and faculty. The schedule includes morning lectures and interactive sessions, emphasizing practical applications of the latest research. Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of your field!

Conference Format: In Person ONLY

1. Identify the risk factors, epidemiology and mechanisms of various pediatric GI/liver diseases.
2. Discuss the pathophysiology of pediatric GI/Liver diseases
3. Apply evidence-based principles of management of gastrointestinal/Liver diseases in children.
4. Foster collaboration within the interprofessional team to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care.

In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Physician:  This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Nursing:   This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.

Physician Associate:  Cincinnati Children’s has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.

MOCpt2: Completion of this CME activity, which includes learner assessment and feedback, enables the learner to earn points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.


The credit hours listed below are not final, please check back closer to the activity for final approved credit hours

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (21.25 hours), AAPA Physician Associate (21.25 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (21.25 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (21.25 hours), IPCE (21.25 hours), Nursing CE (21.25 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.