Media Centre

Welcome to the virtual media centre for the ERS International Congress, 2017 in Milan.

The European Respiratory Society welcomes the interest of the press in respiratory issues and is happy to provide assistance to journalists attending the Congress or using the Congress website as a resource in their coverage of respiratory issues.

Registration

The Congress is open to bona fide representatives of print and electronic media. In order to be accredited for the Congress, you must work for a newspaper, news service, magazine, radio or television stations, or an online news publication and provide evidence of this.

Online registration is now closed. You will be able to register on site in Milan. You must be in possession of a valid press card or commissioning letter that demonstrates that you are actively reporting on the Congress for a news outlet

Practicalities

For information on travel to Milan and the venue, and accommodation recommendations during the Congress, please visit the following pages:

Facilities

During the Congress, journalists are welcome to use the press working room, within the ERS Press Centre. The room has computers, printers, high-speed internet access and free Wi-Fi.

Light refreshments and snacks will also be available throughout the Congress.

Opening times:

Saturday-Tuesday: 08:00-19:00

Wednesday: 08:00-13:30

Press releases

To sign up to receive press releases electronically, please contact the ERS Press Officer, Beth Maguire.

View all ERS Congress press releases.

Background information

To find out more about lung diseases, health risk factors and the state of lung health in Europe, visit the European Lung Foundation website.

Media and industry policies

Film, photography and recording request form

Media outlets or press representatives who wish to film, take photos and / or record during scientific sessions at the ERS Congress in restricted areas must complete a filming request form. If approved, press representatives will be given a filming / photo pass for a specific time and location.

Please read the ERS News Media and Public Relations Policy for the ERS Congress for full details.