Our mission is to improve the quality of life for BIPOC who are affected by IBD, Digestive Disorders and associated Chronic Illnesses; through Community, Research, Education, and Advocacy.
April 6 - 7, 2026
All Day EDT
AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill – Navy Yard
Advocating for the COGI Culture (AFTCC), COGI’s Federal Advocacy and Hill Day Event, is a program where patient advocates discuss important COGI advocacy priorities, current policies and legislations, and meet with Members of Congress to effect change.
This event is open to COGI Members, Ambassadors, and Partners.
April 16, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Johnson C. Smith University
COGI Community Conversations is coming to your campus to change up the game in health education! If we know better, we do better – right? This experience is meeting you in the prime of your life to give you the tools to make decisions on a topic that we should never avoid – our gut health. Join us at Johnson C. Smith University!
July 16 - 18, 2026
All Day EDT
Westin DC Downtown
WELCOME BACK TO COGI UNIVERSITY! Our 2026 HBCU experience will incorporate new perspectives into the curriculum and continue discussions on proper pathways to advance patient care. No matter which role you play in our ecosystem, this conference leaves you open to "A Different World", focused on culture, community, and commitment!
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