20th Annual Update in Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases
August 1st, 2026
Hot Topics for Clinical Practice
Dr. Roberto Firpi, Course Director
Innovation to Exhibit
On behalf of course director Roberto J. Firpi, MD, MS, I am writing to request your support as an exhibitor for the upcoming 20th Annual Update in Liver & Gastrointestinal Diseases. This program, now in its 20th year, will be held at the Opal Sol in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
The intended audience consists of ~120 Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and Researchers who are interested in the latest updates in Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases. This conference is a great opportunity to make and solidify relationships, and fulfill your marketing needs and sales objectives through person to person communication and marketing.
An agenda can be found on the program website at http://liverconference.cme.ufl.edu/agenda/
Exhibits will be located in the Ballroom Foyer, outside the meeting space. Exhibit Registration Site Exhibitors should visit our when they are ready to register, and review the information in this prospectus for important details. Please note that the Exhibitor Contract is due as soon as your organization has approved participation, and payment is expected prior to the conference.
We appreciate your support of our programs, and hope that you and/or another representative will be able to join us. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.
Best, Jena Phillips
CME Conference Planner
UF Continuing Medical Education
jenaphillips@ufl.edu
352-733-0097
What Past Participants Said:
“Very well organized program. Excellent reputation has built over the last several years. Have always enjoyed this conference and will continue to attend. The administrative staff is very efficient and supportive.”
“ Concise but very informative presentations and conference.”
“It is very good and the topics have varied for the last couple years. This years conference was very interesting with very good speakers and good time frames for each speaker.”
“ Topics were interesting with good speakers!”
“Gained excellent info and new options for management of post liver transplant patients!”
“One of the best University CME GI Conferences I have ever been to.”
Attendee Demographics
EXHIBIT DATES AND HOURS
Please note that while there are dedicated exhibit hours during the conference, the exhibit hall is open to participants and faculty at all times during the conference.
Friday July 31st, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Set-up |
| 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Exhibit Time-Welcome Reception |
Saturday August 1st, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 am – 7:25 am | Exhibit Time-Registration & Breakfast |
| 8:40 am – 9:00 am | Exhibit Time-Break |
| 10:30 am – 10:50 am | Exhibit Time-Break |
| 12:20 pm – 12:40 pm | Exhibit Time-Break |
| Any time after 12:35 pm | BREAK-DOWN |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Networking and Closing ReceptionExhibitors are welcome to join attendees and faculty for the evening reception after the conference, however it is not a designated exhibit time. |
2026 Topics Include
The Next Frontier in IBD Care: New Therapies and What’s Actually Ready for Prime Time
Treat-to-Target in Real Life IBD Care: What Matters, What’s Overkill, and What Actually Improves Outcomes
Managing Pregnancy with IBD: Updated Guidelines MASH: Beyond GLP1’s
Portal Hypertension Risk Stratification and Management: Do We Even Need Endoscopy Anymore?
Integrating Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment into GI/Hepatology Practice.
Transplanting the Incurable: New Indications for Cholangiocarcinoma and Metastatic Colon Cancer
And More!
Click HERE to view the full agenda!
Exhibit Fees
Price: $2,800 (Limited number avaliable)
Included in Preferred Exhibit Fee
- One 6ft draped table and chairs
- Priority placement of your logo on the exhibit acknowledgement sign
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Free “non-credit seeking” conference registration for up to 2 reps
Additional reps may register at $275 per rep
Payment Information
Payments can be made online or by check
Online
To make your payment online, please visit liverconference.cme.ufl.edu and click on the exhibit tab. All major credit cards are accepted. W-9 is available on the exhibts tab.
By Check
Checks should be made payable to the University of Florida.
Our Tax ID number is: 59-6002052
All checks send by FedEx should be sent to:
UF Continuing Medical Education
1329 SW 16th Street, Suite 2106
Gainesville, FL 32608
All checks sent by regular mail should be sent to:
UF Continuing Medical Education
P.O. Box 100233
Gainesville, FL 32610
Additional Promotional Opportunities
Reception Advertisement – $12,500
Join attendees as they network with new and old colleagues , faculty, and friends. Reception advertisement includes your company logo and name on printed recognition materials visible during a reception.
Includes:
- Signage with the company branding (company logo, no drug name/logo)
Individual Hand Sanitizers – $2,000
Everyone can use hand sanitizer these days. Have your branding on a high-demand takeaway item available at the registration desk.
Includes:
- Branding (company logo, no drug name/logo) on the hand sanitizer
- Available at the registration desk
LOCATION INFORMATION
To book your room:
Please call the Opal Sol at 866-258-7427 and reference Update in Liver & GI Diseases Conference
OR visit https://liverconference.cme.ufl.edu/venue/
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Boxes will be recieved no earlier than four (4) days prior to your function. To ensure proper delivery, the following information must be included on all boxes shipped to the Hotel:
- Name of Event Manager (Lynne Grant)
- Title of Function
- Date of Function
- Hotel guest name/arrival date if applicable
All boxes in excess of five (5) may incur a box handling fee. Any materials shipped upon the conclusion of the Function are the responsibility of the client. These materials must be properly packaged and labeled appropriately and include all proper destination information including shipping account numbers. The Hotel is not responsible for any damage or loss of any items left on premise prior to, during or following a Function. All shipping costs are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
EXHIBIT RULES AND REGULATIONS
Exhibitors agree to hold the University of Florida harmless from and against any and all claims and damages arising out of exhibitors’ negligence or willful misconduct as a result of exhibitors exhibiting at the 20th Annual Update in Liver & Gastrointestinal Diseases in Clearwater Beach, FL. Exhibitors also agree to abide by policies and regulations of the venue, the Opal Sol.
ACCME Guidelines
No materials promoting the goods and/or services of a commercial entity shall be displayed or distributed in the same room immediately before, during or after an educational activity certified for credit takes place. Representatives of commercial companies may attend an educational activity but may not engage in sales activities while in the room where the educational activity takes place.
Booth Assignment
Booths will be assigned at the discretion of the CME office.
Exhibit No-Shows
A company that reserves booth space and fails to inform the CME office in witting of its plans not to attend by June 22, 2026, automatically forfeits 100% of the total cost of the exhibit space assigned. Exhibiting companies will be considered a no-show if the booth space is unoccupied by 10am on the day you are scheduled to exhibit.
Subletting Space
Subletting of exhibit space is prohibited. Sharing of exhibit space is not permitted unless it is within divisions of the same company and approved by the CME office.