EASL ILC 2026
Overview
The world's largest liver disease congress, and the venue where most NASH/MASH and HCV therapeutics announce trial data. Strong global representation in a focused subspecialty.
Key Facts
- Host organization: European Association for the Study of the Liver
- Primary specialty: hepatology
- Scale: mid
- Geography: International
- International attendance: ~75%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for EASL ILC. Request our research →
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | — |
| Drayage | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Electrical (20A) | $300 – $450 |
| Carpet/padding | $200 – $400 |
| Cleaning (3 days) | $150 – $250 |
| Lead retrieval (1 unit) | $400 – $900 |
| Wi-Fi | $500 – $1,500 |
| Estimated total | $9,000 – $17,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
Hepatologists from 100+ countries. Major venue for HBV, HCV, NASH/MASH therapeutics and diagnostic launches.
- Purchasing authority: ~40% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~3,600
- Cost per effective buyer: $3.61 ($13,000 all-in ÷ 3,600 buyers)
- International attendance: ~75%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Vienna, Austria (rotates)
- Management company: EASL (in-house)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Approximately 90+ exhibitors typically attend EASL ILC. Your competitors are here.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The world's largest liver disease congress, and the venue where most NASH/MASH and HCV therapeutics announce trial data. Strong global representation in a focused subspecialty.
Why Skip
Skip if your product is non-hepatic GI — this is a highly liver-focused audience.
Insider Tips
Pharma-heavy floor; device companies (FibroScan, MR elastography vendors, AI-based diagnostics) have growing presence. Symposia on NASH late-breaking trials are the highest-traffic format.
Buzzbox Score: 8.4 / 10 (Excellent)
8.4 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by cost efficiency (9.5: $25/sqft, under the $39 median). The lightest dimension is editorial value (7.0, the flagship / largest show in its niche). The world's largest liver disease congress, and the venue where most NASH/MASH and HCV therapeutics announce trial data.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead.
Strong (8.5): 40% purchasing authority (moderate) and 100:1 attendee-to-exhibitor ratio.
Standout (9.5): $25/sqft, under the $39 median.
Solid (7.6): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Strong (8.4): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and product theater / demo stage available.
Solid (7.0): the flagship / largest show in its niche, product-theater opportunity for thought leadership, and fits multiple buyer-journey stages.
Strong (8.5): mid-size with room to grow and growing year over year.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for EASL ILC. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at EASL ILC?
An all-in 10×10 booth at EASL ILC runs roughly $9,000–$17,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend EASL ILC?
EASL ILC draws approximately 9,000 attendees. Hepatologists from 100+ countries. Major venue for HBV, HCV, NASH/MASH therapeutics and diagnostic launches.
When is EASL ILC ?
EASL ILC is scheduled for June 10-13, 2026. Location: Vienna, Austria (rotates).
Is EASL ILC worth exhibiting at?
The world's largest liver disease congress, and the venue where most NASH/MASH and HCV therapeutics announce trial data. Strong global representation in a focused subspecialty..