CASL - Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver

Joint CDDW™-CLM Conference 2025
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-02 | Quebec City
The Joint CDDW™-CLM Conference 2025 is the premier meeting for all members of the Canadian gastroenterology and hepatology communities, including trainees, nurses, and researchers with an interest in liver and gastroenterology. We are delighted to invite you to the Joint 2025 Canadian Digestive Diseases Week™ and Canadian Liver Meeting Conference, taking place from February 28 to March 2, 2025, in Québec City, Quebec. This conference is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver, along with their affiliates: the Canadian Network on Hepatitis C, Canadian NASH Network, Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses, and TRIANGLE.

North American Viral Hepatitis Elimination Summit
2025-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | QC
The North American Viral Hepatitis Elimination Summit is a collaborative event organized by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL), and the Asociación Mexicana de Hepatología (AMH). This summit aims to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and enhance knowledge translation among healthcare professionals across North America.
The summit will feature presentations and workshops led by public health and medical experts, focusing on strategies for viral hepatitis prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Attendees will learn about the latest innovations and how they can be applied to achieve the goal of viral hepatitis elimination and reduce liver complications, including liver cancer.
For more details, visit the official summit page.

Global Hepatitis Summit 2025
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-21 17:00 UTC | QC
The Global Hepatitis Summit 2025 will take place from March 18 to 21, 2025, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles, USA. This event, marking the 19th International Symposium on Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease (ISVHLD), will gather leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in hepatitis research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and elimination.

The summit will feature a comprehensive program with plenary sessions, parallel tracks, and symposia covering various aspects of viral hepatitis, including basic-translational science, clinical science, and public health. Attendees can expect to engage with cutting-edge research, innovative therapies, and public health strategies aimed at combating hepatitis B, C, and D.
For more information, visit the official Global Hepatitis Summit website.

Best of EASL: CASL Webinar Series
2025-05-15 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Online
Were you able to attend EASL 2025? If so, you know how many great sessions there were for discussion. If not, we are pleased to confirm that your CASL membership gives you exclusive, complimentary access to the Best of EASL: CASL Debrief Webinar.

The Best of EASL: CASL Debrief Webinar will be held online on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 7:30 PM EST. It is a concise, virtual session in which your Canadian colleagues will present some of the most interesting sessions from EASL 2025 on topics including liver tumors, viral hepatitis and more.
MODERATOR

Mayur Brahmania

SPEAKERS & TOPICS

Dana Kablawi, Alcohol, NASH & Metabolism
Daljeet Chahal, Cirrhosis & General Hepatology/Public Health & Transplantation
Aldo Montano-Loza, Immune-Mediated & Cholestatic Liver Diseases (Pediatrics)
Arndt Vogel, Liver Tumors
Scott Fung, Viral Hepatitis

Please click here to complete your complimentary registration. Prior to the meeting, you will receive the link to attend the webinar.

ILCA 2025 Single Topic Workshop on Y90 and TACE in HCC and BTCs in Chicago
2025-06-06 | Chicago, IL, United States
The ILCA 2025 Single Topic Workshop on Y90 and TACE in HCC and BTCs will be held on June 6, 2025 in Chicago, IL. This workshop focuses on the evolving role of Y90 (Yttrium-90) and TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolization) in treating Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and Biliary Tract Cancers (BTCs).

Key Highlights:

Basic principles of embolization and immunotherapy in managing HCC and BTC.
Future perspectives on neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatments.
Current state of science for Y90 and TACE in HCC and BTC.
Hepatic artery infusion treatments.
Dynamic treatment landscape as patients migrate between treatments.
Combination treatments of locoregional and systemic therapies.
Ongoing clinical trials combining systemic and locoregional therapies.

The workshop aims to foster intimate conversations and real collaboration among experts in the field.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts, explore cutting-edge research, and collaborate on innovative treatment strategies.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of the future of cancer treatment!
Date: June 6, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL
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CASL Annual General Meeting
2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
We look forward to welcoming you to the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL) Annual General Meeting.
All CASL Members in good standing are invited to attend the AGM to learn about Association activities in the past year and provide input into future plans.
While the Annual General Meeting is open to everyone wishing to attend, only the eligible voting CASL members can vote on official motions.
Date:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Event Timing:
3:00pm VANCOUVER, Canada, British Columbia
4:00pm EDMONTON, Canada, Alberta
4:00pm REGINA, Canada, Saskatchewan
5:00pm WINNIPEG, Canada, Manitoba
7:00pm HALIFAX, Canada, Nova Scotia
7:30pm ST. JOHN’S, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador

The meeting will be held virtually on ZOOM.
The link to join the meeting will be sent to CASL active members upon registration.
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Inaugural Canadian Hepatitis B Patient Forum: Bringing Patients Together
2025-09-20 11:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Join us for the Inaugural Canadian Hepatitis B Patient Forum on September 20, 2025 — a free virtual event bringing together patients, caregivers, and experts to share experiences and learn about Hepatitis B.
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM ET | In-Person in Toronto & Vancouver Site only
️ Topics include treatment, patient journeys, liver cancer, and more.
Register now at canadianhbvnetwork.ca or chineseliversupportgroup.ca
️ Interpretation available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French.

ISHEN 2025 Conference
2025-10-05 - 2025-10-08 | St-Alexis-des-Monts, St-Alexis-des-Monts, Canada
The International Society for Hepatic Encephalopathy and Nitrogen Metabolism (ISHEN) is excited to invite you to ISHEN 2025. Organized by Professor Christopher Rose and his team, the conference will take place from October 5-8, 2025, in the picturesque St-Alexis-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada.
This premier event will gather leading experts in the field to discuss the latest advancements in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. Attendees can look forward to a series of insightful presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities.

2025 CASL Single Topic Conference on Autoimmune and Rare Liver Disease
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-07 | Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Join us at the 2025 CASL Single Topic Conference on Autoimmune and Rare Liver Disease, a premier event dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration in the field of liver health. This year’s conference, held in partnership with the CST Annual Scientific Meeting (CST ASM), offers a unique opportunity for delegates to benefit from a diverse range of research and insights.
Highlights:

Joint CASL & CST Liver Forum: Engage in networking and collaborative sessions with experts from both CASL and CST.
Cutting-edge Research: Discover the latest advancements in autoimmune and rare liver disease through presentations and discussions.
Expert Speakers: Learn from leading professionals in hepatology and related fields.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and leaders in liver health to share knowledge and experiences.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a dynamic and inspiring event in the beautiful city of Vancouver.
For more information, visit 2025 CASL Single Topic Conference on Autoimmune and Rare Liver Disease.

Educational Webinar Series: Introduction to Updated HBV Guidelines 2025
2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Join us for the next session of CASL Educational Webinar Series: Introduction to Updated HBV Guidelines 2025 on Oct 9, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).
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HCV-Flavi 2025
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-16 | Singapore, Singapore
Save the Date! The 31st International Symposium on Hepatitis C virus, Flavivirus, and Related Viruses (HCV-Flavi) will be held on October 13-16, 2025 at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore. More details to follow soon—stay tuned!

The 6th Congress of International Advanced HBP Surgery
2025-10-22 08:00 - 2025-10-25 17:00 UTC | QC
The 6th Congress of International Advanced HBP Surgery will be held from October 22 to 25, 2025, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Canada. This prestigious event, organized by the International Society of Liver Surgeons (ISLS), brings together leading experts in hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HBP) surgery from around the world.

The congress will feature a diverse scientific program, including keynote lectures, free paper presentations, and interactive sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, innovative surgical techniques, and the latest advancements in HBP surgery. This biennial event is a must-attend for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and network with peers in the field.
For more details, visit the official ISLS Congress website

2025 Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Transplantation: A Global Perspective Conference
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The 2025 Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Transplantation: A Global Perspective Conference is a groundbreaking event hosted by the Ajmera Transplant Center in Toronto. The conference, scheduled for October 25-26, 2025, brings together international transplant leaders, clinicians, surgeons, nurses, researchers, policymakers, and representatives from academic and community-based organizations.
The conference aims to address the critical challenges faced by transplant providers and patients in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across all organ groups. It emphasizes a patient-centric approach, ensuring that the voices and needs of patients and caregivers are central to the discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with notable speakers, explore DEI challenges, and contribute to a global dialogue on advancing DEI in transplantation.
This second edition will be co-located with the 6th Congress of International Advanced HBP Surgery (ISLS 2025) featuring a Joint Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Nouman Ashraf addressing “Enabling Exemplary Care Through Behavioural Empathy.”
Attendees of the Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Transplantation: A Global Perspective Conference will receive a discount to attend ISLS 2025.
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Digestive Health Centre (DHC) Forum 2025
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-25 | Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Join us at the Digestive Health Centre (DHC) Forum 2025, British Columbia’s premier event for professionals dedicated to advancing digestive health. This year’s forum promises to be an exciting and transformative experience, bringing together experts from various disciplines to explore cutting-edge developments, challenge clinical norms, and spark conversations that will propel the field forward.
Highlights of the Forum:

Collaborative Workshops: Engage in interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
Plenary Sessions: Hear from leading experts on the latest advancements in digestive health.
Case-Based Discussions: Dive into real-world scenarios to enhance your clinical practice.

Core Pillars:

Therapeutic Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Surgery
Liver Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Nutrition

This integrated program bridges knowledge and practice across specialties, reflecting the complexity of digestive health and the strength of a multidisciplinary approach.
For more information, please visit https://forum.digestivehealthcentrebc.ca/

CASL Best of AASLD Webinar Series
2025-11-26 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Online
Can’t make it to The Liver Meeting this year? As a CASL member, get exclusive complimentary access to the CASL Best of AASLD Webinar Series that highlights the most up-to-date and interesting research presented at the meeting across liver disease. Join us by registering here for the webinar.
Title: CASL Best of AASLD
Date: Wednesday, November 26 at 7:30 pm ET
Format: Zoom webinar
REGISTER HERE

Webinar: CASL at Baveno Consensus 2026 on Portal Hypertension
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
The Baveno VIII Consensus Workshop, hosted in Italy in March 2026, both reviewed and put into perspective the changes in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies that have occurred in the past few years in the field of portal hypertension, and continues the effort of producing updated definitions and guidelines for an improved management of patients.

In the Baveno Consensus 2026 on Portal Hypertension Webinar, Dr. Juan Abraldes and Baveno Consensus Workshop Collaboration Grant Awardee, Clara Long, presented their insights in this co-hosted CASL webinar.

AGENDA
Welcome and Introduction: Giada Sebastiani
History of Baveno: Juan Gonzalez Abraldes
Updates from the Conference: Clara Long
Updates from the Conference: Juan Gonzalez Abraldes
Panel Discussion with: Amine Benmassoud

WATCH THE RECORDING HERE:

Best of EASL: CASL Webinar Series
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Were you able to attend EASL 2026? If so, you know how many great sessions there were for discussion. If not, we are pleased to confirm that your CASL membership gives you exclusive, complimentary access to the Best of EASL: CASL Debrief Webinar.
The Best of EASL: CASL Debrief Webinar will be held online on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 7:30 PM EST. It is a concise, virtual session in which your Canadian colleagues will present some of the most interesting sessions from EASL 2026 on topics including liver tumors, viral hepatitis and more.
MODERATOR
Mayur Brahmania
TOPICS & SPEAKERS
Alcohol, NASH & Metabolism
Mark Swain
Cirrhosis & General Hepatology/Public Health & Transplantation
Amine Benmassaoud
Immune-Mediated & Cholestatic Liver Diseases (Pediatrics)
Aldo Montano-Loza
Liver Tumors
Xun Zhao
Viral Hepatitis
Julie Zhu
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE

HCV-Flavi 2026 The annual International Symposium on Hepatitis C Virus, Flaviviruses and Related Viruses
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-17 | Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Be Part of HCV-Flavi 2026 in Copenhagen!
We invite you to join the 32nd International Symposium on Hepatitis C Virus, Flaviviruses and Related Viruses (HCV-Flavi 2026), taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, from September 14–17, 2026.
This renowned symposium brings together leading scientists, clinicians, and public health experts from around the world to share the latest advances in virology, immunology, pathogenesis, and therapeutic strategies related to HCV, flaviviruses, and other emerging viral threats. HCV-Flavi 2026 will feature:

Cutting-edge research presentations
Interactive panel discussions
Networking opportunities with global experts
A dynamic poster session and early-career scientist engagement

Set against the backdrop of Copenhagen’s rich history, innovative spirit, and scenic beauty, this year’s symposium promises to be both scientifically enriching and culturally inspiring.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this pivotal event shaping the future of viral research and global health.
Save the dates: September 14–17, 2026
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Visit https://hcv-flavi2026.org/ for registration and program details.

2026 CASL Single Topic Conference on Steatotic Liver Disease
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-19 | Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montréal, 900 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal, QC, H3B 4A5, Canada
Join us at the 2026 CASL Single Topic Conference on Steatotic Liver Disease, in September 18-19, 2026, in Montreal, Canada.
The CASL Single Topic Conference on Steatotic Liver Disease provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of steatotic liver disease, with a strong emphasis on clinical relevance and translational science.
Through expert‑led sessions and interactive discussions, the meeting aims to:

Advance understanding of disease mechanisms and progression
Showcase innovations in diagnosis and patient stratification
Review emerging pharmacological and non‑pharmacological therapies
Highlight current and future directions in patient management

Highlights:

Cutting-edge Research: Discover the latest advancements in Steatotic Liver Disease through presentations and discussions.
Expert Speakers: Learn from leading professionals in hepatology and related fields.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and leaders in liver health to share knowledge and experiences.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a dynamic and inspiring event in the beautiful city of Vancouver.
For more information, visit 2026 CASL Single Topic Conference on Steatotic Liver Disease.
