ELPA EGM and Educational Training

ELPA successfully held its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) alongside a dedicated Educational Training programme on December 4 and 5, 2025.

The two-day programme provided a valuable platform for ELPA members to engage in strategic discussions, exchange experiences, and strengthen their knowledge and skills in liver health advocacy. The EGM offered members the opportunity to address key organisational matters, reinforce governance processes, and align on ELPA’s strategic direction, ensuring the association remains responsive, transparent, and member-driven. Complementing the EGM, the Educational Training sessions focused on building capacity within the liver patient community. Participants took part in interactive sessions covering key topics, including liver disease awareness, patient engagement, and the evolving landscape of liver health — encompassing viral hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, and prevention strategies. The training placed a strong emphasis on empowering patient representatives, equipping them with practical tools to support their communities more effectively and contribute meaningfully to healthcare discussions with clinicians, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Sharing best practices and lived experiences across countries helped foster collaboration and mutual learning among ELPA’s diverse membership. By combining governance discussions with education and skills development, the December meeting reaffirmed ELPA’s commitment to strong patient representation, informed advocacy, and continuous learning. The EGM and Educational Training underscored the importance of a united European liver patient voice and laid the groundwork for continued collaboration and impact in the year ahead.