Dear colleagues, ladies and gentlemen,

The 24^th Annual Meeting of the Digestive Endoscopy Society of Taiwan (DEST2024) will be held at the National Taiwan University Hospital International Convention Center from July 27 (Saturday) to July 28 (Sunday), 2024.

Building on the success of previous meetings, the theme of DEST2024 is "Innovation and Inheritance," aiming to provide the latest developments in endoscopic technology and instruments to enthusiasts while also bearing the responsibility of educating the new generation of physicians. With advancements in optical technology and materials science, we can now offer high-precision and minimally invasive endoscopy services. Additionally, the latest advances in artificial intelligence and data science have further revolutionized research, diagnosis, and treatment in this field.

This meeting will provide a valuable opportunity to exchange and share cutting-edge knowledge in the field of endoscopy research, including how to deliver high-quality endoscopy services. We have also invited global leaders and experts in various subfields of endoscopy to deliver keynote speeches on quality endoscopic examinations, treatments, and the paradigm shift in endoscopic training.

The live demonstration course, one of the most exciting and interesting events of the DEST meeting, will take place on July 27 via broadcast from New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital and Tri-Service General Hospital. In this course, renowned endoscopy experts from various parts of Taiwan will share their skilled procedures.

We look forward to presenting an inspiring, educational, and enjoyable program in Taipei and warmly welcome your participation.

Sincerely,

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of The Digestive Endoscopy Society of Taiwan (DEST), it's my greatest honor to declare that the 10^th Annual Congress of DEST (DEST 2024), which would be held at the NTUH International Conventional Center, on July 27 and 28, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. I sincerely welcome all of you to attend this remarkable event.

Our organizing and scientific committee are dedicated to ensure the congress will be satisfying for all who attend. Your kind participation and contribution will be most appreciated to make this congress a great success. It is an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience, to discuss the latest innovations, and to learn from the best in the field.

The program of DEST 2024 will include the update topics and recent advances of a variety of hot endoscopic fields. We are also delighted to welcome several world-renowned experts in the field of GI endoscopy from the USA, Japan and Korea as the special guests to deliver state-of-art presentations and inspiring discussions.

I hope all of you will find the DEST 2024 a wonderful and memorable event as always, and I am looking forward to seeing all of you in the congress.

Sincerely,