Alice Springs will once again be the nation’s centre for gastroenterology and liver education from 20–22 May 2026 in Alice Springs.
The Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) is proud to present Gut Centre – Alice Springs, a comprehensive three-day and two-evening educational and training program. This year’s event brings together leading specialists and experts from Alice Springs and across Australia in liver and gut health.
GESA is committed to improving health equity for Australians living in regional, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The 2026 Gut Centre Program Convenors — Lauren Beswick, Kirsty Campbell, Alice Bennett and Benedict Devereaux — have once again curated an exceptional line-up of expert speakers and facilitators for this year’s event.
Building on the success of last year’s gathering, this year’s program features two themed evenings:
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Chaired by GESA President, Professor Alex Thompson
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Chaired by Dr Alice Bennett and Dr Lauren Beswick
Join local and national experts, enjoy a complimentary dinner, and participate in engaging Q&A sessions with our expert panels.
This is a free event, however places are limited — early registration is essential.
Registration is free and available for both:
In-person attendance in Alice Springs
Virtual participation
Secure your place early to avoid missing out.
Register to attend the IN PERSON evening seminar dinners below.
Register to attend one or both of the ONLINE multi-disciplinary seminars here:
We look forward to welcoming you again.
For more information please contact events@gesa.org.au
To revisit highlights from Gut Centre 2024, please watch the video below:
GESA is a not-for-profit organisation
3/517 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Email: gesa@gesa.org.au
Phone: 1300 766 176
ABN: 44 001 171 115
GESA's business hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday. The office will be closed on Victorian and national public holidays.
GESA is an ACNC-registered health-promotion charity with 'deductible gift recipient' status
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