BGDO Masterclass

Back to the future of digestive oncology: navigating today, shaping tomorrow?

24 – 25 April 2026 | Domaine de Ronchine

Join us at the stunning Domaine de Ronchinne for a two‑day deep dive into the future of oncology. From organ‑specific toxicities to next‑generation therapies and the cancer care landscape of 2036, this masterclass brings experts together for sharp insights, lively tandem talks and bold perspectives. A programme designed to challenge, inspire and energize your practice.

Program Schedule

Friday, 24 | Back to the future

10:00 – Welcome ~ Registration

10.15 – Basic Instinct – Chemotherapy 101
Kristof Verraes, digestive oncologist, AZ West

11.00 – Internal affairs: organ toxicities and their challenges
Tandem talk: Rita Saude Conde, digestive oncologist, HUB

The skin I live in – a dermatologist’s perspective
Crazy Heart – a cardiologist’s perspective
Breathless – a pneumologist’s perspective
Thomas Planté-Bordeneuve, CU St-Luc Brussels

12:30 🍽 Lunch

14:00 – Internal affairs: organ toxicities and their challenges (part 2)
Tandem talk:
Venita D’Cruz, Digestive Oncologist, UZ Gent

The reaction – an allergologist’s perspective –
Toon Ieven, UZ Leuven
A beautiful mind – a neurologist’s perspective
Anne-Merel van Wylick, UZ Brussel

15:30 🍽 Coffee Break

16.00 – Fight Club: tackling new molecules
Tandem talk:
Pieter-Jan Cuyle, Digestive Oncologist, Imelda Bonheiden
Jeroen Dekervel, Digestive Oncologist, UZ Leuven

T-cell engagers
Antibody-drug conjugates
RAS-inhibitors
Cell and gene therapy

17.20 – Quiz
Ivan Borbath – digestive oncologist, CU St-Luc Brussels

17:50 – End of day 1

20:00 🍷 Casual Barbecue

Saturday, 25 | A Glimpse on cancer care in 2036

09.15 – The pharmacy of the future
Colin de Haar, operational manager ATMP Hub, UZ Leuven

10.00 – Onco at home
Annemarie Coolbrandt, Nursing specialist, UZ Leuven

10:45 🍽 Coffee Break

11.00 – Who will pay the drugs of the future?
Karen Geboes, digestive oncologist, UZ Gent

11.45 – Navigating Genetic Risk in GI Cancers: Counselling strategies for patients and families
Katleen Janssens, geneticist, UZ Antwerpen

12:30 🍽 Light lunch

Venue

📍 Domaine de Ronchine, Maillen

Set in the beautiful Walloon countryside, Domaine de Ronchine offers a peaceful, inspiring environment perfect for focused learning and genuine connection

Registration

The fee includes the 2 days course, lunches and coffee breaks. Accommodation available in Domaine de Ronchine. You can book a room via the form below . Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Yes, I will attend the BGDO Masterclass as: *

BGDO member - 300 €

BGDO Member Trainee - 80 €

Physician - 450€

Trainee - 150 €

Friday 24 April evening Barbecue *

I will attend the dinner - 75€

No dinner

Accommodation Friday night - breakfast included *

Single room - 165 €

Double room - 200 €

No room request

Title *

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

IMANI - RIZIV number

Phone

Invoice Details

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Street Address *

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Additional Information

Comments / Suggestions / Dietary requirements

Your registration will be valid after the payment of the registration fee on the BGDO account nr BE 63 3400 2014 3908 mentioning your ‘Name + Matsterclass’.

^*All prices are inclusive of Belgian VAT. For the ‘accommodation’ option, prices include Belgian VAT, per night/per person and breakfast.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received before 30 March 2025 are eligible for a full refund minus a €50 administrative fee; after 1 April 2025, refunds are not available, but substitutions are welcome.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@bgdo.org; no-shows are non-refundable, and in the event of organizer cancellation, full refunds will be issued.

For more information mail to management@bgdo.org.