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Artificially sweetened and sugary drinks are both associated with an increased risk of liver disease, study finds
UEG Week Press Centre
UEG Week offers journalists an exclusive opportunity to obtain first-hand expert opinion and information on numerous digestive health issues affecting the world today.
To reflect this year's hybrid congress, we are pleased to welcome press members either onsite in Barcelona or virtually.
Press registration for UEG Week 2026
If you are joining us onsite, the Press Centre opening hours will be:
- Saturday, October 17 – Monday, October 19: 08:00 – 18:00 CEST
- Tuesday, October 20: 08:00 – 16:00 CEST
From Friday, October 16, in-person press registration is only possible on-site at the registration desk and Press Centre at the congress venue in Barcelona. Online registration will remain possible for virtual participation only - please note that registrations from this date will take longer to process and there may be delays in gaining access to the congress platform.
For press-related information or enquiries regarding UEG Week, please email Hannah Murray or Luke Paskins on:
Media Policies
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General information
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Use of logo
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Abstract embargo information
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Copyright of presentation material
General information
These media policies form an integral part of the press accreditation for UEG Week.
By registering as a member of the press, each press representative confirms their understanding and adherence to these policies. All media activities not explicitly mentioned below need to be negotiated at the earliest possible opportunity with the UEG Communications Agency, Beyond.
- The Press Office (virtual and onsite in Berlin) is open to media representatives only.
- All media interviews must be coordinated through the UEG PR Agency, Beyond.
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- Registration is limited to a maximum of four representatives per media outlet.
- Only one registration is possible per myUEG account. To register more than one person for UEG Week, please set up a myUEG account for each registration.
- Financial analysts, sales, advertising, marketing and public relations personnel may not register as media.
- Transmissions, webcasts, videos, recordings and photos from UEG Week are not allowed to carry the UEG or UEG Week logo without UEG's prior approval.
- UEG does not share media lists.
Use of logo
The UEG, as well as the UEG Week name and logo, is a registered trademark and the property of UEG. They cannot be used in any way, for any purpose or at any time (including, but not limited to announcements, invitations, emails, web publications, etc.) without the prior expressed written permission of UEG. This can be requested from the UEG Secretariat or the UEG PR Agency, Beyond.
Abstract embargo information
- Accepted abstracts are published as a supplement of the UEG Journal.
- Accepted abstracts, with the exception of top abstracts, late-breaking abstracts and UEG Week press-related abstracts, are made available on the congress website on 26 September 2026. Information contained in these abstracts may not be released prior to their availability on the congress website.
- Top abstracts, late-breaking abstracts and UEG Week press-related abstracts are made available on the congress website on the day of their respective session. Information contained in top abstracts, late-breaking abstracts and UEG press-related abstracted may not be released until that date.
- Posters will be published on October 15, 2026 at 14:00 CEST. Information contained in poster presentations may not be released until this time.
- Information and data presented orally must not be released until the start of their respective presentation.
- Violation of the embargo may result in the abstract being withdrawn from the congress.
- If you have any queries regarding the embargo policy, please contact
Copyright of presentation material
- All materials in written or illustrated form presented in the scientific programme are the intellectual property of the authors and all rights reside with them.
- Recording without proper authorisation by the holder of rights must be considered a violation of copyrights and will be prevented by the organisers of the congress.
- Official UEG Week images may only be used with prior authorisation of UEG or the UEG PR Agency, Beyond. Use of official images in any publications (print or digital) must be accompanied by copyright reference to the official congress photographer.
