Meeting Information

ACG 2012 Annual Meeting Dates

ACG 2012 Logo 77th ACG Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course
October 19-24, 2012
The Venetian
Las Vegas, Nevada

Press Credentials for ACG Annual Scientific Meeting

Members of the working press are welcome at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting and all scientific and poster sessions are open including plenary sessions, symposia, research and clinical forums, and postgraduate courses. Registration is free.

To register use the link below to apply for press credentials, or call the ACG Office at 301-263-9000.

Click here to apply for Press Credentials. You will recieve an e-mail confirming your Press Registration.

Press Badges

Press badges will be distributed on site in the ACG Press Room. A press badge must be worn to gain access to all sessions, the exhibit floor and the Press Room.

Only journalists who have presented press credentials will receive a press badge. Clips, a business card or letter of assignment on media outlet letterhead can serve as credentials. Bring credentials with you to ACG. Please direct any questions regarding registration to:

Jacqueline Gaulin
American College of Gastroenterology
6400 Goldsboro Rd., Suite 200
Bethesda, MD  20817
Phone: (301) 263-9000
E-mail: jgaulin@gi.org

Media Briefings Schedule

Press Briefing: Monday, October 22, 2012, 12:45 pm PDT ACG Press Room (Galileo 901)
“New Technologies Advance Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders” will highlight new clinical science on emerging technologies that are advancing treatment of various gastrointestinal disorders, including electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter for treatment of GERD; confocal endomicrosopy for IBS; P.O.E.M (peroral endoscopic myotomy) for achalasia; and hemospray for GI bleeding.

Panelists:
Edy Soffer, MD, FACG, University of Southern California
Michael D. Crowell, Ph.D., FACG, Mayo Scottsdale
Julia Liu, MD, MSc, University of Alberta
Stavros Stavropoulos, MD, Columbia University
Timothy J. Laurie, MD, Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago IL
John Saltzman, MD, FACG, Brigham & Women’s

Moderator:
Walter J. Coyle, MD, FACG, Scripps Clinic

DIAL IN: Teleconference Access Dial-In U.S. Only
Toll-free Dial-in 1-888-850-4523 Participant code: 424049

Press Briefing: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 12:45 pm PDT ACG Press Room (Galileo 901)
“Assessing Risks for Gastrointestinal Malignancies” will focus on the groundbreaking science around the risk factors associated with colorectal cancer and esophageal cancer. The briefing will highlight new research findings on various risk factors related to CRC such as family history, endometrial cancer, and BMI in African Americans. New science related to esophageal cancer risks also will be presented that demonstrates the protective effect of statins and whether bone-building drugs increase or reduce esophageal cancer risk.

Panelists:
Prasad G. Iyer, MD, MS, Mayo Clinic Rochester
Niloy Jewel Samadder, MD, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Utah
Siddharth Singh, MD, Mayo Clinic Rochester

Moderators:
Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG, Cleveland Clinic (CRC)
Yvonne Romero, MD, FACG, Mayo Clinic Rochester (EsCa)

DIAL IN: Teleconference Access Dial-In U.S. Only
Toll-free Dial-in 1-888-850-4523 Participant code: 424049

Media Availability: Dr. Lawrence J. Brandt, MD, MACG, ACG Press Room (Galileo 901) Mon., Oct. 22, 3:45 pm
The American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture
“Fecal Transplantation for Persistent C. difficile Infection” Dr. Brandt will present The American Journal of Gastroenterology lecture, on Monday, October 22, from 3:05 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. in The Venetian Ballroom. In this presentation, Dr. Brandt will provide a fascinating glimpse into the unconventional yet potentially life-saving procedure that involves donor stool, a colonoscope, the healing power of good bacteria — and an open mind. Dr. Brandt will be available to reporters immediately following his lecture in the Press Room (901) at about 3:45 pm where he will take questions.

Media Contact:
Jacqueline Gaulin
jgaulin@gi.org or 301-263-9000
as of Sunday October 21, 2012 at ACG Press Room,
The Venetian, Galileo 901
Press Room Phone: 702-691-8010, Mobile: 202-579-1057

Media Guidelines for Exhibitors

Exhibitors are welcome to provide press materials for display in a designated exhibitor area of the ACG Press Room subject to the following guidelines.

  1. All Exhibitor press materials must be on letterhead from the sponsoring company or organization and inside a folder clearly identified as from the company or organization.
  2. While prior approval of Exhibitor press materials is not required, Exhibitor press materials should not be written in such a way that a reader might mistake the source as ACG. All Exhibitor releases displayed in the ACG Press Room should make absolutely clear the source of the release, and while they may convey that the information was presented at ACG, in no way should the release imply that ACG endorses a particular study or supports the conclusions drawn in any Exhibitor press materials. The College reserves the right to remove from the Press Room Exhibitor press materials in violation of this guideline.
  3. Exhibitors releasing information to the media based on research presented at ACG or events at ACG should honor the ACG embargo.

Photography

Exhibitors, Attendees, Guests, and Media are strictly prohibited from taking still photography or video of the Exhibit Hall or any educational session or event of the meeting for publication, re-broadcast or placement on a non-ACG website or print publication without prior permission from the ACG. For more information about photography or video at the meeting, contact ACG’s Director of Meetings, Elaine McCubbin at emccubbin@gi.org.

Outside Press Conferences

Press conferences at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting sponsored by exhibitors or groups other than ACG are outside press conferences. The College requests that no group schedule a press conference at the same time as the ACG sponsored Media Briefings. Groups holding outside press conferences are responsible for securing their own space, but are welcome to coordinate with an ACG Meetings Manager to try to identify an appropriate venue. As a courtesy, please notify the College of plans to hold a press conference at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting by either calling the ACG Office at 301-263-9000 or by e-mailing mediaonly@gi.org.

Hotel Reservations

Reporters should make their own hotel reservations.

ACG 2012 Headquarters Hotel
The Venetian
$249/night single/double plus tax
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The deadline for hotel reservations is September 26, 2012.

ACG returns to The Venetian for ACG 2012. Enjoy your stay in this all-suites hotel that offers the finest for the discriminating traveler. Enjoy the best in dining at The Venetian. Take in one of several shows playing at The Venetian or throw the dice in the casino. You’ll also find dozens and dozens of shops located in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian. Make your hotel reservations early. The College has secured a low meeting rate of only $249/night plus tax for all meeting attendees. A limited number of rooms are available at the meeting rate.

There is no guarantee that rooms will be available up to the deadline date of September 26, 2012, and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available at the ACG group rate. Rates quoted are on a space available basis only. Once ACG’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higher rate for any additional rooms made available.

Important information about The Venetian

Room rate: $249 single/double plus tax (anticipated to be 12%). You may book your hotel room by calling reservations at 877-283-6423 or 702-414-1000 (reference the meeting when speaking with a representative to receive the special group rate). The Venetian accepts MasterCard, Visa , Diner’s Club, American Express and Discover Card. The Venetian is located at 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Check-in time is 3:00 pm and checkout time is 11:00 am. For more information on any other applicable charges, deposit requirements and the cancellation policy, contact The Venetian directly.