UEG Activities 1 3 6 8 2 7 9 4 5 10 In 2023, we celebrated the award's 20th anniversary alongside the introduction of the first self-nomination call. This call garnered an overwhelming response, with numerous applications strengthened by support, mentorship, and preliminary assessment from our member societies. These member societies recognize the Rising Star Award as a vital initiative for identifying and nurturing future leaders in digestive health, providing them access to an international network of gastrointestinal professionals and collaborators. 11 1 Krisztina Barbara Gecse 2 Timon Adolph 3 Lena Seifert 4 Kai Markus Schneider 5 Pilar Acedo 6 Mattias Mandorfer 7 Anna Saborowski 8 Joana Torres 9 Johann von Felden 10 Chris Lamb 11 Rising Stars 2023 at The UEG Night in Copenhagen Through recognising the most promising emerging scientists, we acknowledge their scientific independence and track record of publishing high-quality research on an international scale and provide them with a robust platform to further advance their careers and enhance their visibility. We are honoured that these young researchers have chosen UEG as a partner in advancing their careers, and we eagerly look forward to continued collaboration. 61