Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great pleasure we welcome you to attend the International Digestive Endoscopy Network 2022 (IDEN 2022) Hybrid Conference, which will be held from June 10 to 11, 2022, at Grand Walkerhill Hotel, in Seoul, Korea.

Since the first IDEN conference was held in 2011, we have been pioneers of the cutting-edge endoscopy field, dedicated to educating young endoscopists, and leading in the research of advanced technology and endoscopic techniques. IDEN has accomplished steady growth, with the most recent conference attracting 1,888 participants from 25 countries.

This year, we have arranged abundant, beneficial scientific programs including live demonstrations that will feature the latest, innovative practices. Especially this year, the International Young Endoscopist Award 2022 (IYEA 2022) has been newly planned as online education and will offer live, interactive training opportunities. That is why IDEN 2022 will be the ideal opportunity for all our participants to get caught up on the latest academic trends, share research with fellow experts, and connect with colleagues from around the globe.

IDEN 2022 has been planned as a Hybrid Conference, allowing both online and limited in-person participation. Despite the challenges of the global pandemic and new COVID-19 variants, we believe that our research and contributions to endoscopy are too important to be postponed and must go on.

We hope you join us and also hope you encourage your colleagues to attend as well.

In the meantime, please stay safe and healthy, and we look forward to your collaboration and support of IDEN 2022 in Seoul, Korea.