It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 3rd JGES International.

Since its inception, JGES International has evolved into a recognized forum for global exchange in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Following the great success of the 2nd JGES International under the leadership of Professor Hironori Yamamoto, we are pleased to further expand this global initiative through the 3rd meeting, led by President Professor Takao Itoi and Vice-President Professor Hiroyuki Ono.

As the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy continues to advance rapidly, international collaboration has become more important than ever. Innovations in technology, education, and clinical practice can achieve their greatest impact only when knowledge and experience are shared beyond institutional and national boundaries.

At JGES, globalization remains one of our highest priorities. Through JGES International, we aim to strengthen partnerships with colleagues around the world, promote excellence in endoscopic practice, and foster collaborative research that contributes to better patient care worldwide.

The 3rd JGES International represents an outstanding opportunity to exchange ideas, build new relationships, and explore the future direction of our field together. I am confident that the meeting will further strengthen the global endoscopy community and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.

On behalf of JGES, I would like to thank all participants, faculty members, industry partners, and supporting organizations for their contributions to this meeting.
I warmly welcome you to Japan and sincerely hope that you will enjoy a productive and inspiring congress.
Together, let us advance gastrointestinal endoscopy and improve patient care across the world!

It is my great honor and privilege to serve as President of the 3rd JGES International.
Since its inauguration, JGES International has rapidly grown into a unique global platform where gastrointestinal endoscopists from Japan and around the world come together to exchange knowledge, share cutting-edge techniques, and discuss the future of our field. Building upon the remarkable achievements of the first and second meetings, we are delighted to continue this exciting journey with the 3rd JGES International.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy is now entering an era of unprecedented innovation. Advances in diagnostic imaging, therapeutic endoscopy, interventional EUS, third-space endoscopy, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other emerging technologies are continuously expanding the possibilities of what can be achieved through endoscopy. At the same time, it is increasingly important that we critically evaluate these innovations, generate high-quality evidence, and translate them into safer and more effective patient care.

The 3rd JGES International will therefore provide a forum not only to present the latest scientific and technological advances, but also to discuss how gastrointestinal endoscopy should evolve in the years ahead. We hope to bring together leading experts and young investigators from across the globe, creating opportunities for active discussion, international collaboration, and the exchange of new ideas.

One of our most important missions is to encourage the next generation of endoscopists. We particularly welcome the participation of young physicians and researchers and hope that JGES International will serve as a gateway for them to present their work internationally, establish friendships and collaborations beyond national borders, and become future leaders in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Japan has contributed significantly to the development of gastrointestinal endoscopy over many decades. Through JGES International, we now have an opportunity to build upon this tradition while creating new innovations together with our colleagues throughout Asia and the rest of the world.

Our goal is simple but ambitious: to connect people, share knowledge, inspire innovation, and shape the future of gastrointestinal endoscopy together.

On behalf of the organizing committee, I warmly invite colleagues from around the world to join us for the 3rd JGES International. I sincerely hope that this meeting will become a place where new ideas emerge, new collaborations begin, and the next chapter of gastrointestinal endoscopy is created together.

I look forward to welcoming you to Japan and to sharing an exciting and memorable 3rd JGES International with all of you.