Information for faculty, case submitters and abstract authors

Entitlements

Check what you are entitled to in your role as a speaker, chair, reviewer, abstract author or case submitter at Congress.

¹ Honorarium will be offered only to online speakers who upload their presentation(s) by the deadline of 15 August, 2024.

² Chairs (moderators)/panellists onsite are kindly asked to moderate several sessions allocated in the morning or afternoon slots.

³ The European countries list is based on the WHO European Region list.

⁴ 50% discount based on the registration fee available at the time of the registration, and based on the category the faculty member belongs to. In case of only online participation, the online free registration will be offered. Please note that this benefit applies after reviewing minimum 20 abstracts and/or clinicals cases and completing the reviewing process. This benefit cannot be transferred or changed to other benefits.

⁵ Abstract and case reviewers up to 40 years of age will be offered a free, onsite registration, after reviewing minimum 20 abstracts and/or clinical cases. Please note that this benefit applies after reviewing minimum 20 abstracts and/or clinicals cases and completing the reviewing process. This benefit cannot be transferred or changed to other benefits.

⁶ Authors and co-authors of accepted cases in Lungs on Fire sessions are asked to participate in the session online or onsite and, if needed, answer any questions the expert panel may have regarding their case, and interact with the participants. All cases included in Lungs on Fire sessions are presented by a discussant.

Important notes

• Participants will be asked to declare any external sponsorship or funding that they receive to support their attendance at the ERS International Congress. If a participant receives partial or complete sponsorship for their accommodation or flight, they are no longer eligible for ERS financial support. Speakers/discussants whose participation in the congress is covered by ERS in full (e.g. ERS officers) will not be entitled to the financial contribution mentioned above.
• ERS financial contribution cannot be cumulated.
• All speakers, discussants, facilitators, chairs, panellists and presenters are responsible for their own accommodation and travel arrangements. Please be advised that ERS has not authorised any non-affiliated travel agents to contact our faculty. We strongly recommend that you exercise caution and verify the credentials and affiliations of any travel agents reaching out to you on behalf of ERS events. Official communications regarding travel arrangements will only be initiated through our authorised channels. Please disregard any unsolicited communication from non-affiliated travel agents.