The Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium is a premier, disease-site–focused meeting that convenes global leaders in GI oncology at The Moscone Center in SoMa, SF (747 Howard St). Co-sponsored by leading professional societies including ASCO and partner organizations dedicated to GI malignancies, the symposium delivers the year’s most clinically relevant advances across colorectal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, gastric/GEJ, esophageal, neuroendocrine, small bowel, anal, and other GI cancers.
Designed for medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists—as well as gastroenterologists, pathologists, radiologists, nurses, advanced practitioners, pharmacists, researchers, and clinical trial teams—the program emphasizes practice-changing data and multidisciplinary care. Attendees can expect late-breaking abstracts, oral abstract sessions, poster discussions with expert moderators, and education sessions that translate emerging evidence into real-world decision-making. Plenary and keynote presentations spotlight pivotal trials, biomarker-driven strategies, and evolving standards of care, while tumor board–style case conferences highlight cross-specialty perspectives on complex scenarios.
Held on the Moscone campus for easy navigation between general sessions, posters, and industry exhibits, the symposium blends didactic learning with interactive discussion. Sessions commonly feature:
Community and academic oncologists, GI-focused surgeons, radiation oncologists, APPs, oncology pharmacists, nurses, pathologists, radiologists, research coordinators, and fellows seeking up-to-the-minute guidance on standards and emerging options. Health system leaders and quality officers also benefit from sessions on pathways, value, and outcomes.
Arrive early for high-demand oral abstract sessions and sit near aisle microphones if you plan to ask questions. Build time for the poster hall—midday crowds are heaviest; early morning and late afternoon allow easier one-on-one discussion. Pack layers: Moscone rooms can be cool, and SoMa weather shifts quickly. If you’re comparing regimens, bookmark guideline updates and bring your institution’s pathways to annotate in real time. For travel, the venue is walkable from downtown hotels and accessible via BART and Muni; rideshare pickup zones around Howard St streamline end-of-day departures. For official dates, registration, and CME/MOC details, consult the event website.
Global keynote arrivals, badge collection, engage with opening introductory panel.
Expert panel discussions, breakout sessions, networking lunch, closing remarks.
Hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, expert
Research updates, community forums, closing keynote.
Featured appearances from Dr. J. Randolph Hecht and Dr. Johanna Bendell, alongside keynotes from ASCO President Dr. Everett E. Vokes. Speaker lineup, subject to change
Skip the surge pricing. Keep the good nights' sleep. Downtown hotels near Moscone Center book up fast and surge in price during Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium week. Marina Motel puts you in a quieter, classic San Francisco neighborhood — walkable to the waterfront, Chestnut Street shops and restaurants, and just a short ride to SoMa and the convention center via rideshare, bus, or the Marina/Union Street corridor. It's a good fit for attendees who want to end a long conference day away from the downtown crowds, with easier parking and a more relaxed, residential feel.
