Melbourne, a city renowned for its medical research and healthcare innovation, is set to host the 2025 World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG), attracting 3,000 global experts and contributing a significant $17.7 million to Victoria’s economy. The event, organized by the Melbourne Convention Bureau and the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, will showcase groundbreaking research and foster international collaboration in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology.