GI Forum

Friday, October 30, 2026

The GI Forum brings together gastroenterology leaders to explore the trends shaping the future of GI care. Through conversations on AI, practice strategy, operational excellence, innovation and the evolving healthcare landscape, attendees will gain actionable insights from industry experts and peers on how to navigate change, drive growth and prepare for what's next.

FORUM AGENDA

Friday, October 30, 2026
C. The GI AI Reality Check: Hype, Progress and What's Next9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
C. Key Drivers for Success in the GI Landscape by 202710:25 AM - 11:05 AM
C. Essential Strategies to Thrive in the GI Landscape1:05 PM - 1:45 PM
Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

SPEAKERS

Veeral M. Oza
Veeral M. Oza
MD
Chief And Medical Director, Gastroenterology
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Sumana Moole
Sumana Moole
MD
Physician and Founder
Gastroenterology & Gut Health LLC
Omar Khokhar
Omar Khokhar
MD
Managing Partner
Illinois GastroHealth
Sapna Thomas
Sapna Thomas
MD
Medical Director, North Ridgeville Endoscopy LLC; Gastroenterologist, North Ridgeville Health Center
University Hospitals
Benjamin Levy
Benjamin Levy
MD
Gastroenterologist, Clinical Associate, Medicine
University of Chicago
Michael Smith
Michael Smith
MD, MBA
Associate System Chief, Gastroenterology for Clinical Operations & Strategic Planning
Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Health System
Neil D. Parikh
Neil D. Parikh
MD
Chief Innovation Officer, Connecticut GI; Chief, GI
Hartford Hospital
Elizabeth Coombes
Elizabeth Coombes
MAOL, MHA, FACHE
Regional Administrator, Edmonds, Fremont, and Kirkland
Gastro Health Endoscopy