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Internationally renowned experts with multidisciplinary views will discuss and integrate the latest data in gastrointestinal oncology, engaging in debates about novel challenges and anticipating new perspectives in the treatment and rapidly evolving therapeutic management of digestive cancers. The two-day Masterclass is divided into sessions dedicated to different gastrointestinal cancers, with a focus on precancerous conditions, case presentations, and interactive discussions on challenges and novelties in the field.

The organisers are the European Society of Digestive Oncology and the Lithuanian Society of Gastroenterology.

GENERAL
INFORMATION

Welcome to hybrid 9th ESDO Masterclass "Decoding the Gut: Challenges and Advances in GI Oncology". 

Masterclass would be held on 5-6 December 2025 in a hybrid form, attendees are welcome to attend On-site or join Online.
- The link to participate online will be sent via email no later than one day before the start of the conference
- Address for On-site participation: BLC Conference Center "Oto Hall", Donelaicio st. 62, Kaunas, Lithuania

The Conference is intended for gastroenterologists, hematologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons only.

REGISTRATION FEES (in Euro)

REGISTRATION FEE COVERS:
- Admission to Conference Scientific Programme
- Meals and Refreshments During the Conference
- Electronic Certificate of Attendance

Important for Lithuanian doctors only. Certificate of Attendance will be issued in the electronic system of the LSMU Centre for Postgraduate Studies MEDAS and also will be uploaded to the Lithuanian "Competence Platform of Health Care Specialists". Make sure that you have registered to this conference with the same email address which is used at MEDAS system.

ORGANISING & SCIENTIFIC COMMITEE
 

Eric Van Cutsem, Leuven, Belgium – ESDO President

Thomas Seufferlein,
Ulm, Germany

Juozas Kupčinskas, Kaunas, Lithuania

Egidijus Morkūnas, Kaunas, Lithuania

FACULTY

Edita Baltruškevičienė, Vilnius, Lithuania
Giedrius Barauskas, Kaunas, Lithuania
Zineb Benbrahim, Fes, Morocco
Maria Bencivenga, Verona, Italy
Ana-Maria Bucalau, Brussels, Belgium
Alvydas Česas, Klaipėda, Lithuania
Pieter-Jan Cuyle, Bonheiden, Belgium
Rolandas Gedgaudas, Kaunas, Lithuania
Maciej Gryziak, Warsaw, Poland
Michela Guardascione, Aviano, Italy
Povilas Ignatavičius, Kaunas, Lithuania
Laimas Virginijus Jonaitis, Kaunas, Lithuania
Elona Juozaitytė, Kaunas, Lithuania
Gediminas Kiudelis, Kaunas, Lithuania
Rita Kupčinskaitė-Noreikienė, Kaunas, Lithuania
Juozas Kupčinskas, Kaunas, Lithuania

Limas Kupčinskas, Kaunas, Lithuania
Erika Korobeinikova, Kaunas, Lithuania
Sigita Liutkauskienė, Kaunas, Lithuania
Almantas Maleckas, Kaunas, Lithuania
Egidijus Morkūnas, Kaunas, Lithuania
Henrikas Paužas, Kaunas, Lithuania
Tomas Poškus, Vilnius, Lithuania
Gertjan Rasschaert, Leuven, Belgium
Goda Sadauskaitė, Vilnius, Lithuania
Thomas Seufferlein, Ulm, Germany
Niccolò Surci, Vienna, Austria
Domas Vaitiekus, Kaunas, Lithuania
Eric Van Cutsem, Leuven, Belgium
Jean-Luc Van Laethem, Brussels, Belgium
Arndt Vogel, Toronto, Canada
Piotr Wysocki, Gdansk, Poland

  Presentation Template for Speakers, click HERE

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

ORGANISERS

PARTNERS OF MASTERCLASS

SPONSORS

GENERAL SPONSORS

SPONSORS

MASTERCLASS VENUE

BLC Conference Center "Oto Hall"

ADDRESS
K. Donelaicio st. 62, Kaunas, Lithuania

HOTEL RECCOMENDATIONS

Kaunas Hotel 4*

ADDRESS
Laisves av. 79, Kaunas, Lithuania

Website, click here

Four-star Kaunas hotel is located in Laisves avenue – a modern heart of the city. Located near the main cultural, commercial and financial facilities, and to the old town just a few minutes. Inside the hotel - quiet and cozy as the construction of a new building, the designers and builders have been tasked to reduce audio bandwidth to a minimum. 
Location from meeting venue: 650 m
Location from the bus and train stations: 1,9 km
Location from Kaunas International Airport: 14,5 km
Location from Vilnius International Airport: 105 km

Moxy Kaunas Center 3*

ADDRESS
Maironio st. 19, Kaunas, Lithuania

Website, click here

Three-star hotel Moxy Kaunas Center located in the heart of Kaunas, within a few steps from numerous cultural, historical, artistic sites, shopping, entertainment venues and plenty of nightlife and dining options. Moxy is truly an energetic alternative to the typical hotel experience, proving that affordability doesn’t mean sacrificing style and comfort.
Location from meeting venue: 450 m
Location from the bus and train stations: 2 km
Location from Kaunas International Airport: 14,4 km
Location from Vilnius International Airport: 105 km

Hof Hotel 4*

ADDRESS
Maironio st. 21 A, Kaunas, Lithuania

Website, click here

Four-star HOF Hotel, located in the very heart of Kaunas, offers a peaceful yet central retreat just steps away from the city’s main cultural, historical, and entertainment landmarks. Blending modern elegance with a calm, minimalist design, the hotel provides a refined and comfortable atmosphere for both business and leisure travelers.
Location from meeting venue: 450 m
Location from the bus and train stations: 2 km
Location from Kaunas International Airport: 14,4 km
Location from Vilnius International Airport: 105 km

ARRIVAL & TRAVEL

ARRIVAL TO KAUNAS FROM VILNIUS OR KAUNAS AIRPORT

Self-organised private transfers

Recommendations: 
- Bolt taxi
You just need to download app to your device in advance and order taxi few minutes before your travel. You can use this app not only for transfer from Airport but also for all travels in Kaunas
- Ollex transport services
You can select a different service: rent a car, private transfer, airport express
- City Bee
Rent a car service

If you need any assistance to arrange your transfer, do not hesitate to contact secretariat by email: secretariat@eventas.lt

Self-organised public airport transfers

Public transport:
- by bus
It is one connection journey. Buses are located outside the Arrival Hall. Tickets can be bought from the driver. First you have to reach Vilnius Bus station than take a bus to Kaunas Bus station.  
- by train
It is one connection journey. A special train runs between Vilnius International airport and Vilnius Railway station on a regular basis. The airport train station is located directly in front of the airport. Tickets are sold on board. After you reach Vilnius Railway station take a train to Kaunas Railway station.

KAUNAS - The Heart of Lithuania

Welcome to Kaunas – the second-largest city in Lithuania, with a population of around 295,000. Kaunas located in the heart of the country, at the confluence of its two largest rivers – the Nemunas and Neris – Kaunas is an important economic, academic, and cultural center.

Historically, Kaunas served as Lithuania’s temporary capital during the interwar period (1919–1940). This era left the city with a priceless legacy of interwar modernist architecture, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023. Kaunas is a city that blends history with innovation. Once an industrial stronghold, it has reinvented itself as a hub of creativity and contemporary culture. From design festivals and experimental theatre to riverfront concerts and pop-up art spaces, Kaunas surprises with its dynamic pulse and youthful energy. As the former European Capital of Culture (2022), it continues to foster bold ideas, collaboration, and cultural expression that resonate far beyond its borders.

Take a walk along Liberty Avenue (Laisvės alėja), one of Europe’s longest pedestrian boulevards. Explore the Ninth Fort, a powerful monument to 20th-century history, and immerse yourself in Kaunas’s vibrant rhythm—where bold street art and the historic Kaunas Castle reflect the city’s enduring spirit and rich heritage. Wander into the charming Old Town, where cobbled streets, cozy cafés, and centuries-old architecture tell the story of Kaunas around every corner. Visit Kaunas

LIBERTY AVENUE

NINTH FORT

KAUNAS CASTLE

OLD TOWN

LITHUANIA

If you think Lithuania is somewhere in South America, think again. If your eyes are fixed on a map of the Balkans, press another key on your keyboard. So where is Lithuania located? The lyrics of one of Lithuanian songs say it’s in the middle of Europe – and indeed, those are not just song lyrics. Using the method of gravitational centres, researchers at the National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information in France established that the geographical centre of Europe is in fact found in Lithuania. The nation is only a few hours by plane from other European capitals and can also easily be reached by coach, train or even boat. So welcome to this country of Northern Europe, to the very centre of Europe… to Lithuania. More information: Lithuania Travel.

The country has preserved many pagan and folk traditions that are still alive in villages. On the other hand, big cities are rich with vibrant cultural life and endless entertainment opportunities. There are numerous museums that have accumulated huge collections, national and private art galleries, the never-ending buzz of theatre and music halls, fascinating nightlife, a variety of entertainment options and sports events.

Total area: 65,300 sq. km
Population: 2 872 000 (in 2023)
Language: Lithuanian
Currency: Euro
Local time: GMT + 2 hours (EET)
International telephone code: +370
Geographical location: The Republic of Lithuania lies on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Lithuania has a border with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russian Federation (the area of Kaliningrad). 
Membership: EU, NATO, Schengen, the UN and the OECD