CONGRESS

PARIS
17-20 SEPT 2025

Sustainability

Sustainability

The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology annual Congress is a pivotal event within the dermatology community.

EADV is dedicated to integrating sustainability into its educational and congress activities. This initiative aligns with the highest standards and best practices championed by leading organisations globally, reflecting the Academy’s commitment to sustainability.

Legacy projects

Supported by EADV

Skin@theMarket is an initiative led by a diverse team of dermatologists

The event will take place at the popular Dappermarkt in Amsterdam in collaboration with the Dutch Skin Foundation (Nationaal Huidfonds) on Thursday 26.09, where dermatologists will be there to address skin-related questions, debunk common myths, and offer expert advice. The primary goal is to foster open conversations and connect individuals with the right resources.

Skin@School program is raising national awareness about skin health and the challenges of chronic skin conditions

Twelve dermatologists, accompanied by a patient advocate living with a skin condition, will be giving guest lectures at elementary schools across all 12 provinces of The Netherlands.

Key initiatives for a more sustainable organisation and management at the EADV Congress 2024

Congress content and focus on climate

Integrating climate change topics into the Congress agenda.

Highlighting the intersection of dermatology and climate through targeted sessions and expert panels.

Registrant awareness of climate and dermatology

Educating attendees on the impacts of climate change on dermatology and venereology.

Promoting sustainable practices among registrants.

Participate to the survey available in the Congress virtual platform

Eco-friendly initiatives at the Congress

Optimizing space by re-allocation to sizeable rooms for the scientific sessions

Using recyclable / reusable carpet and structures

Reduction of printed signage in favour of digital and recyclable supports

No printed programmes, forms, or leaflets

Promotion of sustainable travel models

Public transportation pass for all registered delegates and exhibitors.

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Encouraging eco-friendly travel options for congress attendees.

Implementing initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of travel associated with the congress.

Eco-conscious catering service

Planned to reduce food waste

Food donations to the Salvation Army and food banks

Priority to locally sourced food

7 steps

towards a sustainable commitment

Here are our suggestions for participants who want to join us in our commitment to sustainability during the EADV Congress

1.
Support our sustainability efforts:

The organization is dedicated to making this event sustainable. Please contribute by adopting eco-friendly habits throughout your stay.

2.
Thoughtful planning:

Consider reducing your travel impact before attending the event. Opt for eco-friendly alternatives and make use of the public transport pass included in your registration.

3.
Respect the local community:

Our host city is home to many. Let’s treat it with the same care and respect we would our own.

4.
Proper waste disposal:

Recycling stations with separate bins will be available throughout the venue. Please use them correctly to minimize waste.

5.
Conserve energy:

Help us save energy by turning off your devices when not in use.

6.
Water conservation:

Water is a valuable resource. Let’s do our part by using it mindfully.

7.
Raise awareness:

Spread the word about sustainability! Share your knowledge and inspire fellow participants to make positive changes.

EADV legacy projects

Supported by EADV

Skin@theMarket is an initiative led by a diverse team of dermatologists

The event will take place at the popular Dappermarkt in Amsterdam in collaboration with the Dutch Skin Foundation (Nationaal Huidfonds) on Thursday 26.09, where dermatologists will be there to address skin-related questions, debunk common myths, and offer expert advice. The primary goal is to foster open conversations and connect individuals with the right resources.

Skin@School program is raising national awareness about skin health and the challenges of chronic skin conditions

Twelve dermatologists, accompanied by a patient advocate living with a skin condition, will be giving guest lectures at elementary schools across all 12 provinces of The Netherlands.

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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL DEFINITION

Important note to Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Professionals

Access to the different areas and sessions of the Congress depends on the status. Please read the description below to ensure you/your delegates comply with the regulations in place.
EADV Members are not designated as Healthcare Professionals by default. Please attribute the correct status (HCP or Non-HCP) during registration.

Definition

A multidisciplinary audience will attend the EADV Congress, and the EADV will assign different classes to healthcare professionals (HCP) and non-Healthcare Professionals (non-HCP) to ensure compliance with these regulations.

Chapter 3 of the Dutch CGR code defines HCPs as follows:
“3.1 In the purpose of this Code of Conduct, the following terms shall bear the following meaning:
healthcare professionals: persons qualified to prescribe or supply prescription-only medicinal products.”

Further explanation is provided in The General information about organising scientific meetings and Frequently Asked Questions from the CGR (Dutch Foundation for the Code for Pharmaceutical Advertising (to be referred to as the general information document from here on out) (20170214 CGR informatie congresorganisaties), where it states (at section 2 a, page 2) that: “In the Netherlands the group of healthcare professionals comprises: physicians, physicians who are being trained to become a specialist (‘artsen in opleiding’), pharmacists, pharmacist’s assistants, obstetricians, dentists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and specialised nurses.”

Dutch Nurses, in Particular

It further clarifies that:
… “Specialised nurses (limited to the lung, diabetes and oncology areas) only have independent prescription authority if they have completed a specific training programme for this purpose. The completion of this training is entered in the BIG register and so can be checked by anyone. This means that all of the other healthcare providers, such as regular nurses, dieticians, dental hygienists or supportive GP practitioners (‘praktijkondersteuners’), are not healthcare professionals and so – just like patients – belong to the ‘general public’. This group will be referred to below as ‘non-healthcare professionals’.”

In terms of specialised nurses, the explanatory notes to the CGR code (20200701 Explanatory Notes CGR per 20200701) provide a specific list to be taken into consideration:

3.1.d Definition of “healthcare professional”
…. pharmacist’s assistants and nurses with the additional BIG registrations:

Specialised nurses (gespecialiseerd verpleegkundigen):

  • Diabetes nurses
  • Pulmonary care nurses
  • Oncology nurses

Specialised nurses may only be considered as healthcare professionals if their BIG registration states that they have prescription authority. ….
Nurse specialists (NS) (verpleegkundig specialisten):

  • NS providing general healthcare
  • NS providing mental healthcare“

Residents

Lastly, the explanatory notes state (at page 3) that:
“Physicians in training to become a specialist (artsen in opleiding) are also considered as healthcare professionals within the meaning of the Code of Conduct. Medical students are not considered healthcare professional (see Newsletter 2006/4).”

Other Categories

The general information document (sections 2d and e, page 3) goes on to clarify that industry employees and specialised journalists can be exposed to promotional content. Yet patients, patient representatives, and regular press or specialised journalists who target the general public will still be considered non-HCPs and should not be exposed to promotional content.
STUDENTS are NOT considered as Healthcare Professionals under the current guidelines and will be automatically classified as NON-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

Industry sessions

Satellite Symposia and Industry Hub Sessions presenting data on the development, research, or other issues related to prescription medicine is restricted to Healthcare Professionals and Industry Participants as indicated by the Industry Session Organizer. All promotional materials and marketing aids related to these industry sessions should be strictly limited to HCPs. Industry Session organisers can limit participation to certain representative groups independently from the EADV recommendations if deemed imperative to achieving the session’s intended purpose. The organising company reserves the right to refuse single categories, particularly if they are not adequately related to the session’s objective and purpose.

The industry session organiser is responsible for compliance with the session.