49th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease 7.12-16.2027

Monday, July 12, 2027, 7:00 AM - Friday, July 16, 2027, 12:30 PM, Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass Village, CO

Join us for the 49th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease: Advances in Pediatric Liver and GI Disease, taking place July 12-16, 2027 at the beautiful Viceroy Snowmass in Snowmass Village, Colorado.

This premier educational conference will highlight the latest advances in pediatric liver and gastrointestinal disease, bringing together leading experts to discuss emerging research, innovative therapies, and evolving clinical practices.

Topics include:

• Cholestatic liver disease in children

• Autoimmune liver, biliary and pancreatic diseases

• Viral hepatitis treatment and prevention

• End-stage liver disease and liver transplantation in children

• Intestinal rehabilitation and small bowel transplantation

• Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

• Pediatric pancreatology, TPIAT

• And more

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Conference Location: Viceroy Snowmass Snowmass Village, CO

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Group Activities: 

White Water Rafting

Join us on July 13th for an unforgettable group trip and experience Colorado's best whitewater on the Roaring Fork River. Bring your family and friends to share in a passion-filled adventure, creating memories that will last a lifetime! Details to come!

Snowmass Rodeo

Join us on Wednesday, July 14th for variety of traditional rodeo events such as bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping. Enjoy a colorful display of ranch life in the West. Young rodeo fans can sign up to participate in special events just for kids before the rodeo.

Maroon Bells Trip

Visit one of “The Most Photographed Peaks in North America”. This is your chance to enjoy a relaxing evening beneath the shadows of the Maroon Bells on Thursday, July 15th. Details to come!

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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.

 

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!

1. Identify the risk factors, epidemiology, and mechanisms of various pediatric GI diseases.
2. Discuss the pathophysiology of pediatric GI diseases
3. Apply evidence-based principles of management of gastrointestinal 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™ (0.00 hours), AAPA Physician Associate (0.00 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (0.00 hours), ABS CC (0.00 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (0.00 hours), IPCE (0.00 hours), Nursing CE (0.00 hours)

Please check back for information about the room block at the Viceroy Snowmass

Air Travel:

Please note that Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) will be closed during the summer of 2027. Attendees are encouraged to book flights into one of the following alternative airports:

• Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) – approximately 1.5 hours from Snowmass Village

• Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) – approximately 2.5 hours from Snowmass Village

• Denver International Airport (DEN) – approximately 3.5 to 4 hours from Snowmass Village

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is the closest and most convenient alternative airport. We are currently working on transportation solutions and will provide additional information regarding transportation assistance and transfer options from Eagle County Airport as details become available.

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.