EASL Congress 2025

ELPA had a strong and meaningful presence at the EASL Congress 2025, which took place from June 4 to 7, 2025. As one of the largest gatherings of liver health professionals and researchers in Europe, the EASL Congress provided ELPA with a unique platform to represent the voice of liver patients and to advocate for greater patient inclusion in clinical and policy discussions. Throughout the event, ELPA participated in key sessions focused on liver disease prevention, early diagnosis, access to treatment, and the importance of co-creating research with patients.

The association hosted a vibrant information booth that served as a hub for dialogue and collaboration with healthcare professionals, researchers, industry representatives, and fellow patient organisations. ELPA representatives contributed to several panel discussions and roundtables, emphasizing the challenges faced by liver patients across Europe and sharing insights from their ongoing advocacy work.

At the patient and Advocate Forum Alexei Lakhov, ELPA representative from Russia, contributed to topic of “Culturally Competent Care: providing for patients in marginalised communities.” This year, the focus was on improving liver healthcare for patients with liver diseases from marginalized communities. Issues discussed will include social inequities, community health, identifying at-risk populations, and harm reduction strategies.

ELPA representative Richard Hall from the UK took part in a roundtable discussing the impact of alcohol consumption on liver disease, highlighting the urgent need for better prevention strategies, education, and support systems. This is a crucial topic, as alcohol-related liver disease remains one of the leading causes of liver-related morbidity and mortality in Europe, demanding coordinated action from healthcare providers, policymakers, and patient advocates.

A Track Hub Public Health session gave the possibility to ELPA and all its members to showcase what the association has been doing for the last 20 years. The video can be watched here.

The congress also allowed ELPA to strengthen its relationships with EASL and other stakeholders, paving the way for future collaborations aimed at improving the quality of life for people living with liver conditions. ELPA’s participation at EASL 2025 not only elevated the patient perspective but also reinforced the association’s commitment to driving policy change and research innovation in liver health.