CONGRESS

2026

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Initiatives for sustainability at the EADV Congress

The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Annual Congress is a cornerstone event for the dermatology community.

EADV is committed to embedding sustainability across its educational programs and congress activities, aligning with the highest global standards and best practices. This approach reflects the Academy’s dedication to responsible, forward-looking event management and its ongoing commitment to environmental and social sustainability.

Sustainability in Action at EADV Congress Venue in Vienna!

Discover our commitment to a more sustainable event.

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The Venue

Austria Center Vienna is a Certified Green Venue, holding the Austrian Eco-Label (UZ 200) for venues and is authorized to certify events as "Green Meetings" (UZ 62).

2.
Resource efficiency and energy reduction

The advanced building management system recovers and reuses heat, significantly lowering energy consumption and feeding surplus heat into Vienna’s district heating network.

3.
Environment-friendly illumination

Lighting across the venue has been converted to LED technology, leading to substantial reductions in electricity use and supporting a lower carbon footprint for the event.

4.
Sustainable catering and food sourcing

Catering services and Menus selected favouring regional, seasonal, and organic ingredients to reduce transport emissions and support local producers.

5.
Waste reduction and responsible materials

Prioritisation of reusable and recyclable materials, with clear waste separation .

6.
Sustainable mobility and access

Promotion of public transport and easy access from Vienna’s public transit network, encouraging delegates to choose low‑carbon ways of reaching the venue.

7.
Paperless digital solutions

Delegates enjoy a more efficient congress experience thanks to the Congress App, which provides instant access to all essential information while reducing paper waste.

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Sustainable legacy

Leaving a positive and lasting impact on the city beyond the actual date of the event (collaboration with the Vienna Convention Bureau)

EADV Vision Moving Forward

EADV is committed to advancing dermatology while addressing climate change and sustainability. Our Congresses are evolving to integrate environmental awareness into both content and practice.

Congress content and focus on climate

Sessions on climate change and skin health

Panels with dermatologists, environmental scientists, and public health experts

Cutting-edge research and practical strategies for environmentally conscious dermatology

Raising Awareness
Engage | Participate | Act

Pre-Congress webinars and e-learning modules

Interactive surveys, quizzes, and sustainability pledges via the Congress virtual platform

Tools to implement sustainable practices in clinics and research

Eco-Friendly Initiatives
Reduce | Reuse | Offset

Green-certified venues and low-impact logistics

Digital-first approach: mobile apps, e-posters, online abstracts, digital badges

Sustainable catering and waste reduction

Carbon footprint measurement and offsetting programs

Innovation & Legacy Inspire | Share | Lead

Share best practices and lessons learned for future Congresses

Collaborate with other medical associations on sustainability initiatives

Empower dermatologists to advocate for climate-conscious care and research

TRACE by isla

Measuring our carbon emissions with TRACE

We’re proud to measure our event carbon footprint across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 with TRACE by isla, the carbon measurement platform for events. Our badge shows we prioritise accurate, comparable data, and we work with our supply chain to generate credible insights that shape our carbon reduction strategies and drive change in the events industry.

Pedal to Paris – Join the EADV Cycle to Congress Initiative!

The EADV Congress in Paris offers the perfect opportunity to combine professional growth with an active, social, and eco-friendly journey.

Are you located within a few hundred kilometers of Paris? Why not turn your journey into a memorable experience and cycle to the congress with your colleagues?

Not only will you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint, but you’ll also enjoy the beauty of nature, lower stress levels, and create lasting memories before immersing yourself in cutting-edge dermatology updates at the event.

This initiative, in collaboration with the EADV Climate Working Group, supports our shared commitment to promoting more sustainable travel options.

Join the initiative

Special arrival event

While not everyone has the option to cycle, we want to support and celebrate those who do. We have planned a special arrival event for all participants!  

Plan your ride now!

EADV Congress

#cycletoparis

Let us know if you’re ready to make your journey to Paris an adventure in the saddle

Healthcare Professional definition

  1. Important note to Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Professionals

    Access to the different areas and sessions of the Congress depends on Healthcare Professional status.

    As a multidisciplinary audience will attend the EADV Congress, the EADV will assign different classes to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and Non-Healthcare Professionals (non-HCPs) to ensure compliance with the Austrian Pharmaceutical industry (PHARMIG) Code of Conduct and the medical device industry code of conduct (AUSTROMED) (Kodex und Statuten der AUSTROMED – Erklärvideo).

    Please read the description below to ensure that you (or your delegates) comply with the regulations in place.

EADV members are not automatically considered Healthcare Professionals

Please select the correct status (HCP or non-HCP) during registration.

  1. Definition

    The PHARMIG code defines Healthcare Professionals as follows (art. 2.2):

    “Healthcare Professional:

     “…any natural person(s) authorized to administer, to dispense, and to prescribe medicinal products such as doctors, pharmacists, dental practitioners, veterinarians, dentists, midwives, nursing professionals, medical technicians, medical service professionals, and other medical services organizations, provided that such medicinal products are necessary for the discharge of their duties.”

    Medical students are not considered Healthcare Professionals under the current guidelines and will be automatically classified as Non-Healthcare Professionals
  1. 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 Non Member (INDUSTRY) 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.