Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Welcome to the International Colorectal Disease Symposium 2026 ( ICDS 2026 ), which will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 31st January to 1st February, 2026. This year’s meeting is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong Society for Coloproctology founding.

For three decades, our society has united experts worldwide to foster global collaboration and innovation in colorectal surgery. This symposium gathers renowned leaders from world-wide and local institutions, who will share their latest insights in innovations and multidisciplinary approaches in colorectal disease management through a series of keynote lectures, panel discussion and free papers discussion.

As we mark this significant milestone, we honour our proud legacy and look forward to continuing our mission of promoting colorectal surgery.
Thank you for joining us in Hong Kong for this momentous occasion. May this symposium inspire fruitful discussions, lasting collaborations, and new breakthroughs.

Welcome to ICDS 2026 and our 30th anniversary celebration!

Dr. Simon CHU
Symposium Co-director,
ICDS 2026 

Dr. Chi Wai LAU
Symposium Co-director,
ICDS 2026

Prof. Simon Siu-man NG
Symposium Honorary Advisor,
ICDS 2026

Prof. Michael Ka-wah LI
Symposium Honorary Advisor,
ICDS 2026