The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) welcomes media representatives to cover EASL SLD Summit 2026. These guidelines outline the rules and requirements for press accreditation, media access, embargo policies, and content usage to ensure fair and responsible reporting.

Eligibility

Accreditation is available to:

• Journalists (print, online, and broadcast media) with a verifiable editorial role and a demonstrated focus on liver disease, healthcare, or related medical topics.
• Freelance journalists with proof of recent, relevant work in liver disease or healthcare coverage.
• Bloggers and influencers with a significant following in medical and scientific fields, particularly in hepatology or related health areas.

Accreditation is not available to:

• Industry representatives, PR professionals, or marketing personnel.
• Publishers, sales, or advertising personnel.
• Representatives of sponsors or exhibitors.

Application Process

Media representatives must apply for press credentials by submitting:

• A valid press card (or letter of assignment from an editor).
  Please note that business cards or membership cards are not accepted as credentials.

AND

• For print journalists: Two recent bylined medical/science articles.
• For broadcast journalists: Links to two broadcast programmes you have worked on with your name mentioned, or a piece to camera.
• For bloggers*, links to two relevant blog posts. * This category will be marked on the quality and relevance of links provided. Being published on a blog does not automatically grant media accreditation.

EASL reserves the right to approve or deny applications at its discretion.

Press Registration

Press registration is free and includes the following services:

• Access to all scientific sessions;
• Access to press releases (if available);
• Interviews arranged with EASL spokespersons upon request.

By submitting an abstract to the EASL SLD Summit 2026, you agree to abide by this embargo policy. The policy states that authors, presenters and/or their sponsors may not share data or key results from the abstract in any form (print, broadcast or online publication, media release or conference presentation) until this embargo is lifted. Authors, presenters and/or their sponsors may, however, publicise the fact that their abstract has been selected for inclusion in the summit programme before the abstract is officially released. In this context, they may publish the title of their abstract together with the names of the authors and institutions.

All abstracts are under embargo until the publication of the abstract book, which will be released two weeks prior to the EASL SLD Summit, 12 February 2026

Please direct any questions or concerns about the EASL SLD Summit embargo policy for authors and presenters to the EASL SLD Summit team at abstracts@easloffice.eu 

General Rules

• Photography, video, and audio recordings are strictly forbidden during scientific sessions; in the exhibition area; and poster area, unless authorised by EASL.
• Scientific slides, session recordings, and speaker presentations are copyrighted materials and cannot be reproduced without the author’s written consent.

• EASL will provide official images and footage for media use.

• EASL reserves the right to revoke media access for any unauthorised use of content.

Special Permissions

• Media representatives wishing to conduct interviews must obtain prior approval from the EASL Press Office.

Recorded content must credit EASL SLD Summit 2026 and cannot be used for commercial purposes.

EASL encourages live coverage of the summit via social media while respecting embargo policies and privacy rights.

Allowed:

• Posting summaries, quotes, and non-embargoed content.
• Sharing EASL official social media updates.

Not Allowed:

• Live streaming or real-time broadcasting of sessions.
• Posting embargoed content before the embargo lift.
• Sharing confidential or unpublished research data.

Sponsored Press Conferences

• Third parties (e.g., industry sponsors, exhibitors) must request approval from EASL for any press conference or media event.
• These events cannot be scheduled during official summit scientific sessions.

Use of EASL Branding

• EASL logos and trademarks cannot be used in third-party materials without prior written permission.

Violation of EASL’s press and media policies may result in:

• Immediate revocation of press credentials.
• Exclusion from the EASL SLD Summit and future events.
• Public disclosure of embargo breaches.

For press enquiries contact: EASL Press Office
Email: press@easloffice.eu

EASL looks forward to welcoming media professionals to EASL SLD Summit 2026 and appreciates their cooperation in maintaining ethical reporting standards.