Yaroslavl Endoscopy Symposium - YES has a long history of educational activities. For 20 years, our congress has been one of the leading voices of the Russian endoscopy.

For the first time YES 2020 brings together top specialists from 3 continents online to connect the world of endoscopy. We have joined forces with the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES), as well as leading experts representing national endoscopy and gastroenterology societies in Europe, UK and US to organize this unique event - YESonAIR, and we are very grateful for their support.

As a result of this joint effort, and with the support of our international scientific partners and experts, we will present a 2‐day comprehensive and innovative scientific program with live course on advanced digestive endoscopy and 10 specialized sessions including artificial intelligence and colonoscopy championship.

I am very delighted that we focus on topics highly relevant for tomorrow’s experts, preparing young specialists to become leaders in the field of endoscopy and gastroenterology.

In spite of the global health challenges we have made a decision to continue our initiative started at YES 2019 by adding a bit of variety to the online format, bringing together our friends from different cities and countries of the world to participate in our live RUN, sending greetings to each other and all YES participants.

We look forward to welcoming our colleagues to YES on AiR 2020 and connecting all of us to the world of endoscopy.