Dear Supporter,
We are happy to present you with the Industry Symposia Manual for the 58th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, which will take place 24 – 27 June, 2026 at Lille Grand Palais in Lille, France.
Venue:
Lille Grand Palais
1 Bd des Cités Unies, 59777 Lille, France
https://www.lillegrandpalais.com/en/
This manual covers important information and is designed to assist you in preparing for your Industry Symposium. We trust that you will find it helpful and suggest that you read all the information presented. It will take you very little time now and could save you a great deal of time later.
Please forward this manual to everyone who is working on this project with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or assistance.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lille and wish you a successful and fruitful meeting!
Anna Toloeva
Exhibitions Manager & Industry Coordinator
E: aapostolova@kenes.com | M: +359 889333347
Each exhibitor/supporter has received an e-mail with login details to access the Portal.
The Portal enables Supporters and Exhibitors to:
- Submit Company logo and profile
- Order exhibitor badges
- Order Lead retrieval (Badge scanners)
- Submit booth drawing (for “Space Only” booths)
To access the Portal, please click here.
Important Notes:
- The login details have been sent to the person who will be signing the contract. This person is responsible for sharing the login details with a third party if necessary.
- Access to all Portal services will be available only after submission of your company profile and logo.
- Only deliverables as indicated in your contract should be submitted via the Portal. Items not included in your contract will not be processed.
- Keep the Exhibitor’s Portal link together with your login information on hand for future reference.
| Action Item (Please refer to your signed contract) | Deadline | Contact Person |
| Staff Hotel Reservation | As soon as possible. | Anna Ivanova at aivanova@kenes.com |
| Payment of Invoice Balance | Must be received in full one week before the Meeting | Pazit Hochmitz |
| Symposium Preliminary Program (for approval by the Scientific Committee) | Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 | Please send by email the requested specifications to the Industry Coordinator: |
| Symposium Final Program | As soon as possible and no later than Friday, 27th March, 2026 | |
| Оn site Bag Inserts (for design approval) | Monday, 3rd May, 2026 | |
| Promotional E-mail Blast (pre and post) | 2 weeks before the scheduled date | |
| Joint E-mail Blast | 2 weeks before the scheduled date | |
| Text for Push Notifications for Mobile app | Monday, 18th May, 2026 | |
| Mobile app adverts | Monday, 18th May, 2026 | |
| Badge Scanner/ Lead Retrieval System | Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 | To reserve your Scanners, please refer to the online Exhibitor's Portal. |
AV- scheduling Tech rehearsal, placing orders for extra AV for the Sponsored Symposia and AV for Meeting rooms ONSITE | Friday, 5th June, 2026 | Mike Perchig |
| Symposium Stage set up changes and Meeting room Set up changes | Friday, 15th May, 2026 *No changes will be accepted after this date | Anna Toloeva |
| Placing orders for Voting/ ’Ask the Speaker’ and other Technology Products and Services | As early as possible, preferably before Friday, 15th May, 2026 | Olaya Espejo |
| Hostesses & Temporary Staff Hire | Friday, 19th June, 2026 | Lille Grand Palais Guidelines for the Online shop – click here |
| Catering Services | TBC | Coming soon. |
| Shipping & Material Handling Services | ||
| Door to Door Shipments | Please contact Merkur Expo Logistics | Merkur Expo Logistics Patricia Zintel E-Mail: patricia.zintel@merkur-expo.com Mobile: + 49 (0) 170 2229525 For Shipping Instructions, click here |
| Shipment via Advance Warehouse | ||
| Exhibition goods – Direct Deliveries to Meeting Venue | Subject to time slot, only full load trucks NB! Please note there should be a person from your side to receive your Deliveries. | |
*Please take in mind the punctuality for starting and finishing times, as the time for each session is limited.
Timetable and halls are subject to change. The most updated timetable is published on the Meeting website.
Important information:
- Industry Supported Sessions are not included in the main Conference CME/CPD credits.
- In order to support you in the best possible way, please share your plans and requirements with us. This information is invaluable for the success of your session. Please coordinate directly with the Industry Coordinator, Anna Toloeva at: aapostolova@kenes.com
- We recommend arriving early to set up the hall prior to the start of your session. A member of the Kenes Operational team will be available onsite should you need any assistance.
- Handouts are allowed to be distributed at the entrance to the Session Hall; however, it is NOT permitted to place material on the seats inside the hall.
- Printed tent cards placed on the head table are allowed and should be produced and provided by the supporter.
- We ask presenters to follow the time schedule precisely in order for the day’s events to run smoothly. The updated scientific program can be found on the ESPGHAN 2026 Meeting website
Deadline: as early as possible and no later than Friday, 27th March, 2026.
Please submit the final Symposium program using the Agenda Format via email to aapostolova@kenes.com as early as possible and no later than 6 weeks prior to the Conference.
The proposed program should include:
- Session Title (up to 110 characters including spaces)
- Session Description (up to 200 words, you can also include hyperlinks inside of it)
- Speaker Presentations Titles
- Timing – duration of each speaker presentation and full timing of the agenda
- Speaker/Moderator Full Name
- Speaker/ Moderator Country
- Speaker/ Moderator E-mail
- Speaker/ Moderator Affiliation
- Speaker/ Moderator Bio and Photo (please see specs below)
Please see below specs for Speaker Bio and Photo.
- Speaker Bio – up to 200
- Speaker Photo – 180×240 px, JPG Format
In case of changes to your symposium title or program after submission, please update the Industry Coordinator: Anna Toloeva at aapostolova@kenes.com
If you wish to have your Symposium recorded, please contact our Product Marketing Team: Ms. Olaya Espejo at oespejo@kenes.com.
ESPGHAN 2026 will not cover Industry session(s) speaker expenses.
As indicated in the sponsorship agreement, the supporting company, in addition to the support fee, must cover all speakers’ expenses, including registration fees, accommodation and travel expenses. This also applies in the case where the Sponsored Symposium speakers have already been invited by ESPGHAN.
Coming soon.
Hall Name | LEVEL | Hall Capacity | Hall Layout |
Parallel 1/Grand Theatre | Level 3 | 1470 | Theatre |
Parallel 2/Meeting room 4.1 | Level 4 | 500 | Theatre |
Parallel 3/Meeting room 4.2 (A+B) | Level 4 | 400 | Theatre |
Parallel 4/Théâtre Marie Curie | LEVEL 2 | 400 | Theatre |
Parallel 5/Théâtre Louis Pasteur | LEVEL 2 | 400 | Theatre |
Parallel 6/Meeting room 3.1+3.2 | Level 3 | 500 | Theatre |
Speaker Lectern in all halls |
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Head Table in Grand Theatre |
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Head Table in Meeting Room 4.1, Meeting Room 4.2 (A+B), Théâtre Marie Curie, Théâtre Louis Pasteur, Meeting Room 3.1 + 3.2 |
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The official branding provider for all head tables in the symposium halls is Lille Grand Palais.
Due to the limited time available between sessions and the complexity of the branding setup, replacing the default conference branding is not recommended.
However, if a sponsor wishes to apply their own branding, the following terms apply:
- The additional branding must be provided and fully funded by the sponsor.
- All branding materials must be ordered through the Industry Coordinator Anna Toloeva at aapostolova@kenes.com
- To prevent damage to the conference branding during installation and removal, sponsors choosing to brand the head table must also cover the cost of one backup conference branding.
Artwork Submission Deadline: Friday, 15th May, 2026 – All branding artwork must be submitted to the Industry Coordinator Anna Toloeva at aapostolova@kenes.com by this date.
For a quote and further details, please contact the Industry Coordinator Anna Toloeva at aapostolova@kenes.com to discuss the options.
Please click here to access the Virtual Tour of the Lille Grand Palais.
Hall Grand Theatre
- Front projection screens, image of 6.76 X W12 meters approx. (16.9 ratio)
- 25000 a.l. Data projectors, incl. all the required cabling, for projecting the PowerPoint on the screens.
- 42” Confidence monitor in front of the head table, showing the same image as projected on the main front projection screens.
- Data/Video control system, including a seamless Data/Video switcher and all necessary cabling (opening picture-in-picture/PIP "window" of the PowerPoint on top of a designed background)
- Countdown Timer monitor in front of the lectern, operated by the technicians at the AV Control desk.
- Laptop computer for PowerPoint presentations, including an English version of Windows and Office, USB port, sound card – located at the lectern and networked to the Speakers’ Ready Room.
- Designed lectern with a Portrait 40" Plasma screen installed in each front, facing the audience, projecting a PPT with the name of the speaker (see photo below)*.
- Wireless PowerPoint advancer/clicker (we recommend using the cursor of the laptop computer as a pointer).
- A (sound) system, which covers the hall and the stage, including wired microphones for the head table, lectern, and Questions & Answers with stands (floor/table), 1 wireless headset microphone, and connection to sound from computers (mini PL plug) at the lectern.
- Audio monitors for the lectern and the head table.
- Lighting system, illuminating the lectern and the head table.
- 2 x AV technicians to operate the above-mentioned systems.

For demonstration only (taken in another Venue)
For Sponsors’ Symposia being held in this Hall, the company's “virtual” banner in front of the lectern and on the PIP screen will be projected.
Please contact the Audio-Visual Coordinator, Mr. Mike Perchig (e-mail: nest@nest-av.com), in order to design the images according to the required resolution.
The “virtual” banner can include the title of the Symposium and the name and logo of the Sponsor
Meeting Room 4.1 and Meeting Room 4.2
- 2 x front projection screens, image of H2.25 X W4 meters approx. each (16.9 ratio)
- 2 x 6000 a.l. Data projectors, incl. all the required cabling, for projecting the PowerPoint on the screens.
- 42” Confidence monitor in front of the head table, showing the same image as projected on the main front projection screens.
- Seamless switcher at the AV control desk
- Countdown Timer monitor in front of the lectern, operated by the technicians at the AV Control desk.
- Laptop computer for PowerPoint presentations, including an English version of Windows and Office, USB port, sound card – located at the lectern and networked to the Speakers’ Ready Room.
- Designed lectern with a Portrait 40" Plasma screen installed in each front, facing the audience, projecting a PPT with the name of the speaker (see photo below)*.
- Wireless PowerPoint advancer/clicker (we recommend using the cursor of the laptop computer as a pointer).
- A (sound) system, which covers the hall and the stage, including wired microphones for the head table, lectern, and Questions & Answers with stands (floor/table), 1 wireless headset microphone, and connection to sound from computers (mini PL plug) at the lectern.
- Audio monitors for the lectern and the head table.
- Lighting system, illuminating the lectern and the head table.
- 2 x AV technicians to operate the above-mentioned systems.

For demonstration only (taken in another Venue)
For Sponsors’ Symposia being held in these Halls, the company's “virtual” banner in front of the lectern will be projected.
Please contact the Audio-Visual Coordinator, Mr. Mike Perchig (e-mail: nest@nest-av.com), in order to design the images according to the required resolution.
The “virtual” banner can include the title of the Symposium and the name and logo of the Sponsor
Théâtre Marie Curie and Théâtre Louis Pasteur
- Front projection screen, image of H3.4 X W6 meters approx. (16.9 ratio)
- 10000 a.l. Data projector, incl. all the required cabling, for projecting the PowerPoint on the screen.
- 42” Confidence monitor in front of the head table, showing the same image as projected on the main front projection screen.
- Countdown Timer monitor in front of the lectern, operated by the technicians at the AV Control desk.
- Laptop computer for PowerPoint presentations, including an English version of Windows and Office, USB port, sound card – located at the lectern and networked to the Speakers’ Ready Room.
- Designed lectern with a Portrait 40" Plasma screen installed in each front, facing the audience, projecting a PPT with the name of the speaker (see photo below)*.
- Wireless PowerPoint advancer/clicker (we recommend using the cursor of the laptop computer as a pointer).
- A (sound) system, which covers the hall and the stage, including wired microphones for the head table, lectern, and Questions & Answers with stands (floor/table), 1 wireless headset microphone and connection to sound from computers (mini PL plug) at the lectern.
- Audio monitors for the lectern and the head table.
- Lighting system, illuminating the lectern and the head table.
- AV technician to operate the above-mentioned systems.

For demonstration only (taken in another Venue)
For Sponsors’ Symposia being held in these Halls, the company's “virtual” banner in front of the lectern will be projected.
Please contact the Audio-Visual Coordinator, Mr. Mike Perchig (e-mail: nest@nest-av.com), in order to design the images according to the required resolution.
The “virtual” banner can include the title of the Symposium and the name and logo of the Sponsor
Meeting Room 3.1+3.2,
- 2 x front projection screens, image of H2.25 X W4 meters approx. each (16.9 ratio)
- 2 x 6000 a.l. Data projectors, incl. all the required cabling, for projecting the PowerPoint on the screens.
- 42” Confidence monitor in front of the head table, showing the same image as projected on the main front projection screens.
- 2 x 70” delay monitor installed halfway along the lateral walls, showing the same image as projected on the main front projection screens.
- Seamless switcher at the AV control desk
- Countdown Timer monitor in front of the lectern, operated by the technicians at the AV Control desk.
- Laptop computer for PowerPoint presentations, including an English version of Windows and Office, USB port, sound card – located at the lectern and networked to the Speakers’ Ready Room.
- Designed lectern with a Portrait 40" Plasma screen installed in each front, facing the audience, projecting a PPT with the name of the speaker (see photo below)*.
- Wireless PowerPoint advancer/clicker (we recommend using the cursor of the laptop computer as a pointer).
- A (sound) system, which covers the hall and the stage, including wired microphones for the head table, lectern, and Questions & Answers with stands (floor/table), 1 wireless headset microphone, and connection to sound from computers (mini PL plug) at the lectern.
- Audio monitors for the lectern and the head table.
- Lighting system, illuminating the lectern and the head table.
- 2 x AV technicians to operate the above-mentioned systems.

For demonstration only (taken in another Venue)
For Sponsors’ Symposia being held in this Hall, the company's “virtual” banner in front of the lectern will be projected.
Please contact the Audio-Visual Coordinator, Mr. Mike Perchig (e-mail: nest@nest-av.com), in order to design the images according to the required resolution.
The “virtual” banner can include the title of the Symposium and the name and logo of the Sponsor
We strongly recommend scheduling a technical rehearsal in the hall itself and testing the Presentations during that rehearsal. Please make arrangements directly with the Conference Audio Visual Coordinator, Mike Perchig at: nest@nest-av.com. A 20-minute technical rehearsal is offered free of charge; however, additional charges may apply, depending on hall availability, rehearsal requirements, and overtime of the technicians.
If you are using a PowerPoint presentation (or any other PC-based application), please note that you have to deliver it on a USB Memory stick to one of the technicians in the Speakers’ Ready Room as soon as you arrive at the Venue in the morning, and at least 1 hour before the start of the session.
Online uploading of the presentations will also be possible (instructions to follow).
Please note that the Computers for the Presentations will be supplied with Office 2019 (at least), and the native ratio of the projection on the screens in the halls is 16:9.
If you include video clips in your PowerPoint presentation, be sure to test it with the technician in the Speakers’ Ready Room at least 2 hours before the start of the session or as soon as you arrive at the venue in the morning. Please make sure to check it with the technician in the session hall where your lecture is taking place, during a coffee or lunch break prior to your session, at least 30 minutes before the start of the session – even after checking it in the Speakers’ Ready Room.
Important Note for Macintosh Users
To use MAC presentations on the PC compatible meeting computer, please note that you need to prepare it according to the instructions below, before taking it to the speaker's room:
- Convert it to PowerPoint or PDF.
- Use a common font, such as Arial, Times New Roman, Verdana, etc. (Special characters might be changed to a default font on a PowerPoint-based PC).
- Insert the images as JPG files (and not TIF, PNG, or PICT – these images will not be visible on a PowerPoint-based PC).
As previously mentioned, we strongly recommend scheduling a 20-minute technical rehearsal and testing the presentations during the rehearsal. Please plan directly with the Conference Audio Visual Coordinator.
This section includes guidelines which will assist you in preparing promotional items related to your industry sessions; however, kindly refer only to the relevant items in accordance with your sponsorship agreement.
Guidelines to follow when creating your promotional items and content:
- When creating adverts for mobile app, program book, and mailshots is allowed to promote products, symposia, or company promotion. Only when promoting symposia, please add the following text inside: This session is not included in the main event CME/CPD credit
- When creating adverts for External and Internal lobby flags in the virtual platform is allowed to promote symposia or company promotion. Only when promoting symposia, please add the following text inside: This session is not included in the main event CME/CPD credit
1. Mobile App Push Notification
For supporters entitled to a push notification as per their signed contract, kindly submit the text Monday, 18th May, 2026 to aapostolova@kenes.com according to the guidelines below:
- Message Title – Maximum 40 characters including spaces
- Message body - Maximum 140 characters including spaces
- Preferred date and exact local time, please coordinate with your industry coordinators
- *Note that the final schedule will be determined closer to the meeting, considering other push notifications.
- Push notifications will be sent out during breaks in order not to disturb the participants who are inside the halls.
2. Mobile App Advert
For Supporters sponsoring the App please send via email to aapostolova@kenes.com
Deadline: Monday, 18th May, 2026
File format: PNG or JPG (up to 800 kb)
Size: 780px x 1688px
We recommend avoiding using small text, so the advert can be readable when displayed on a mobile screen.
3. Onsite Bag Inserts
Bag inserts are to be printed and delivered by the supporter.
Should you be entitled to a bag insert as per your contract, please follow the procedure below:
- Please submit the final artwork (prior to printing) for approval no later than Monday, 3rd May, 2026 via email to aapostolova@kenes.com.
- The bag insert should not exceed a double-sided standard A4
- We recommend checking the latest registration numbers with the Industry Coordinator, before
- Bag inserts must arrive at the advanced warehouse no later than Monday, 15th June, 2026, to be included in the Meeting bags.
- Please inform the industry Coordinators of your sender contact information, in case we need to contact him/her.
- When promoting your Symposium, please include the following disclosure: This session is not included in the main event CME/CPD
Important Notes Regarding Shipping of Bag Inserts:
- Please note that Meeting bags are available on request. During the registration process, participants can choose whether they want a bag or not. Therefore, we will be able to share the final number for printing on Monday, 3rd May, 2026.
- Bag inserts must arrive at the advanced warehouse no later than Monday, 15th June, 2026 to be included in the meeting bags.
- Merkur is the official logistics agent for the ESPGHAN 2026 Annual Meeting. To ensure the safe and timely arrival of your inserts, we strongly recommend sending the inserts via Merkur warehouse (fees will incur). Further details can be found in the Shipping Instructions
- Packages should be labelled (Green Label) with the supporting company name, name of the person responsible (who will be onsite), and the name and date of the event. Please also make sure to state ‘Bag Inserts on all packages.
- Any deliveries made directly to the venue without going through the official logistics agent will be at the supporter’s own risk. If they do not arrive on time or are misled, the meeting organisers and official logistics agent will not take any action.
4. Promotional Email Blast – Exclusive
Sponsors entitled to an Industry Mailshot as per their signed contract. Please click here for the design requirements. Please make sure to forward these guidelines to your web designer/programmer. Please upload the HTML version of your mailshot and other relevant files together in a zip folder and send us everything with the subject line to Anna Toloeva at aapostolova@kenes.com at least 2 working weeks before your scheduled date for send out of your mailshot.
5. Post Meeting Email Blast - Exclusive
The exclusive e-mail blast will be sent out to pre-registered participants who have agreed to receive promotional material from supporters.
Please send the required file(s) to the Industry Coordinator, Anna Toloeva, at aapostolova@kenes.com and along with the subject line, no later than 2 working weeks before your scheduled date for send out of your mailshot.
The exact launch date of the joint e-mail blast will be advised closer to the Annual Meeting. It will be sent out to the preregistered participants who have agreed to receive promotional material from supporters.
Important notes for both Pre and Post meeting Mailshots:
- In case the webmail is promoting a sponsored session, please include the following disclaimer: This session is not included in the main event CME/CPD credits.
- It is not allowed to use the society logo.
- The event’s banner will be added to the webmail’s header by Kenes.
- The “From” field will be “ESPGHAN 2026 Supporters”.
- The exact launch date will be determined by Kenes in due course.
- The E-mail Blast will be sent out to the preregistered delegates who have agreed to receive promotional material from supporters.
- Content received after the deadline may be processed for an additional fee.
Session supporters have the option to create signage promoting their symposium according to the guidelines below.
The session signage is optional and should be produced by the supporter.
Please make sure to follow the guidelines specified at the beginning of this section.
Session Hall Signage
1. Self-Standing Sign at the Entrance
- 1 x free-standing vertical sign can be placed at the entrance of the session hall 15 minutes prior to the session's published start time. Maximum dimensions: 85cm wide x 200cm high.
Please make sure to indicate the following disclosure on the sign: This session is not included in the main event CME/CPD credits.
2. Stage Banners
- 1 x free-standing vertical sign to be placed on/next to the stage. Maximum dimensions: 150cm wide x 250cm high.
- 1 x horizontal sign placed in front the head table facing audience. For more information, please refer to Section: Session Halls Onsite.
Signage in the Exhibition Area
Self-Standing Sign
The Supporter is entitled to place 1 x free standing vertical sign (85cm wide x 200cm high) advertising the Session on the day of the session only. The sign may be placed in the exhibition area during exhibition opening hours. Please liaise onsite with the Industry Coordinator and Exhibition Manager regarding exact time and location.
Notice:
Due to CME/CPD accreditation criteria, you may not place signage advertising your symposium in any other locations unless coordinated with Kenes staff onsite.
Please make sure to indicate the following disclosure on the sign: This session is not included in the main event CME/CPD credits.
Wi-Fi
ESPGHAN will provide free Wi‐Fi access to all visitors, suitable for basic web browsing. Should you require an internet connection for your exhibition booth or meeting room, we would recommend ordering a wireless or wired connection, at an extra cost, to guarantee a high‐quality service, inclusive of technical support.
For ordering Wired Connection and Dedicated Wi-Fi, please contact the Industry Coordinator Anna Toloeva at aapostolova@kenes.com.
Important notes:
- Please be advised that all WLAN networks will be created exclusively by the official Internet provider.
- The Organizers/Venue retain the right to shut down any WLAN networks created individually.
- Please be advised that creating a private Wi‐Fi network at the booths or meeting rooms is not allowed.
- The Venue and the Organizers reserve the right to discontinue any activity that interferes with the hall Wi‐Fi coverage.
If you have any questions related to the dedicated internet lines, please contact the Industry Coordinator Anna Toloeva at aapostolova@kenes.com.
Meeting Rooms / Hospitality Rooms
Supporters interested in renting a meeting room during ESPGHAN26 should contact Industry Liaison & Sales, Mrs. Renata Gorinstein at rgorinstein@kenes.com:
Supporters, who have rented a meeting room: please contact the Industry Coordinator Anna Toloeva, at aapostolova@kenes.com with your preferred setup for the room and how many participants are expected.
- AV is not included in the price and can be ordered from the Conference AV coordinator.
- Contact: Mike Perchig
- E-mail: nest@nest-av.com
- Kindly specify the name of the Sponsor/Exhibitor when approaching and cc the Industry Coordinator aapostolova@kenes.com.
- Deadline for AV orders: Friday, 5th June, 2026
- F&B is not included in the price and can be ordered directly from the exclusive Catering Agent.
- Coming soon.
- Kindly specify the name of the Sponsor/Exhibitor, room and dates when approaching the caterer and cc the Industry Coordinator aapostolova@kenes.com.
- Meeting room setup changes: Please inform of the set-up you desire for the meeting room no later than Monday, 25th May, 2026.
Waste Disposal
Please note that it is the supporter’s responsibility to leave the symposium hall in a clean and tidy manner once the symposium has finished. Any items such as leaflets, banners, roll-ups must be removed from the hall at the end of the symposium. Any discarded waste, including promotional material, left behind will be removed by the conference organizers at the expense of the supporter concerned.
Hostesses & Temporary Staff Hire
To hire hostesses for your session, please contact the recommended supplier:
Lille Grand Palais
Email:exposants@lillegp.com
For Online shop please click here
Guidelines for the Online shop – click here
Deadline: Friday, 19th June, 2026
Symposium Badges
Each symposium organizer is entitled to up to 10 Symposium badges, which allow access to their Industry Session only. These badges will not display individual names.
Symposium badges will be prepared upon request only and can be collected at the Registration desk 2 hours prior to the start of your Industry session. Symposium Badges need to be returned to the Registration desk after the session has ended.
Parking
There is a car park under the halls: https://www.indigoneo.fr/fr/events/579
K-Lead (Badge Scanning)
K-Lead is a helpful tool for receiving participants’ contact information when they visit your booth. Information obtained by the lead retrieval system enables Exhibitors to enhance their database by securing valuable leads for further marketing and communication.
We are pleased to offer you the “K-Lead” Application. Exhibitors can download the “K-Lead” app onto their own smartphone or tablet and transform their device into an instant, easy lead retrieval system and capture participants’ full contact information with a quick scan of their badge.
Advantages of the K-Lead application:
- Seamless Integration: Download directly to your device; no extra hardware needed!
- Effortless Scanning: Quickly scan attendee badges to capture leads.
- Customizable Notes: Add personal comments to each lead for better follow-up.
- “Quick Scan” Function: Ability to quickly scan delegates as they enter the symposium hall.
- Instant Access: Get real-time lead information for immediate engagement.
- Universal Compatibility: Download from the Apple Store or Google Play using “Kenes K-Lead App.
Cost per unit: 750 EUR (excluding 4% credit card charges, fees, and VAT if applicable).
Device is NOT included!
Deadline: Tuesday, 09th June, 2026
Onsite rate of 850 EUR will be applied for orders received after the above deadline.
Unlock the Power of K-Lead Plus:
- Automated Follow-up Emails: Immediately after scanning, send personalized emails to every lead. Make every connection count without lifting a finger!
- Tailored Email Customization: Craft the perfect message with customizable subject lines, email content, and signatures. Attach PDFs to add a polished, personal touch that stands out.
- Timely Engagement: Say goodbye to the hassle of manual follow-ups. K-Lead Plus handles it by sending tailored emails right after each scan, keeping your brand top of mind.
- Trackable Insights: Monitor how your emails perform with engagement metrics. Learn what works and refine your strategies for maximum impact, ensuring you’re always improving.
- Compatibility: K-Lead Plus requires at least one K-Lead license purchased.
Cost for K-Lead Plus: 350 EUR
Key Notes for K-Lead and K-Lead Plus:
- Device Not Included: The application must be installed on your personal or company device (tablet/smartphone).
- Reliable Data: Participant badge barcodes carry contact details as provided by registrants or their agencies. Note: Group registration may contain generalized information.
- Content Responsibility: Information content is managed by the registrant or their agency, not Kenes Group or the Organizing Committee.
- Easy Reservation: Secure your Wireless Barcode Reader in the Exhibitor’s Portal https://exhibitorportal.kenes.com
- GDPR Compliance: We’ve updated our privacy policy in compliance with GDPR. Your personal data won’t be shared without consent. Presenting your badge for scanning implies consent to share your details.
- By purchasing the K-Lead and the K-Lead Plus, Exhibitors and Sponsors agree to Data Processing Agreement.
- How to order K-Lead and K-Lead Plus? -> Please access the Exhibitor’s Portal: https://exhibitorportal.kenes.com
API Integration
Do you want to use your own scanning device or app? Need real-time API integration?
We’re excited to introduce our new API-sharing service that seamlessly integrates delegate data from our events directly into your CRM. No more manual data entry—just instant, secure, and accurate lead transfer.
How it works: Instant API Access – Scan delegate badges using your own app and retrieve full attendee details.
Real-Time Sync – Automatically update your CRM.
CRM Compatibility – Integrates with major CRM systems like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft Dynamics.
Data Accuracy – Ensure accurate, up-to-date delegate info, reducing manual entry errors.
Custom Mapping – Adapt data fields to fit your CRM’s structure.
Secure & Compliant – Advanced encryption ensures data protection.
Analytics & Reporting – Gain insights on leads and engagement.
Benefits of this solution? Saves time by eliminating manual entry
Enhances lead accuracy and efficiency
Integrates effortlessly with your existing tools
To get a quote and place your order, please reach out to the Exhibition Manager E-mail: aapostolova@kenes.com
Cost:
License per event: €1800 invoiced before the event
API calls: invoiced after the event, based on the number of calls (scans) made:
– Up to 200 calls – calculated by €4 per call
– Up to 500 calls – calculated by €3 per call
– From 500 calls and up – calculated €2 per call
Deadline: Tuesday, 09th June, 2026
Maximize your Participant Experience – Use our innovative technologies for your Symposium
Kenes is proud to deliver a wide variety of quality onsite technology products and services.
We offer:
- Live Streaming and many more products designed for capturing and recording symposium content.
- Voting, Evaluations, and more products designed for increasing participant’s interaction during symposium sessions.
- Translation services for any language are available in two options. The conventional approach involves local interpreters and the use of headphone receivers. Alternatively, we offer a cutting-edge AI-powered solution. With this innovative method, participants can access live translations and captions seamlessly by scanning a QR code on their mobile phones.
We also provide tailor made customized solutions – contact us to make it happen!
PLEASE NOTE: All interactive product solutions are offered exclusively by Kenes Group.
Please contact us to discuss your needs and our relevant solutions.
Please submit your order by Friday, 15th May, 2026. Orders received after the deadline will incur rush fees.
Merkur Expo Logistics GmbH has been nominated as the sole official freight forwarder, customs broker, and handling logistics agent for ESPGHAN 2026.
For safety and time reasons, no other contractor is permitted to bring the lifting platform into the venue and operate it.
Merkur offers the following services:
- Transport, national and international
- Temporary or permanent customs clearance
- Coordination of deliveries, delivery time, and slot management
- Unloading, delivery to exhibition stands, forklifting
- Storage of empty boxes and crates during the event
- On-site assistance and supervision
Instructions for shipments via warehouse:
- The venue does not accept shipments that are sent directly.
- Merkur Expo Logistics GmbH’s responsibility ends with the delivery of the exhibitor’s consignment to the stand during the set-up phase, regardless of whether the exhibitor is present or not. Items remaining on the stands after the official dismantling time will be removed at the exhibitor’s expense.
- You can arrange your shipment to our warehouse with any carrier or courier service, or contact us to get a quote for door-to-door shipping. We recommend door-to-door service to avoid too many parties involved.
- No acceptance of consignments without prior notice /order form (Consignments without advance notice will be charged with additional costs or returned to the sender).
- All shipments coming from non-EU countries are subject to customs clearance and must be accompanied by a commercial invoice for customs purposes. For shipments with high values that need to be returned after the event, we recommend opening a carnet in the country of origin.
Instructions direct deliveries:
- Only full truckloads of stand construction materials can be delivered directly to the venue (subject to the confirmed time slot and only within the official set-up times).
- Due to the limited space and tight schedule, all unloading operations will be carried out exclusively by Merkur Expo Logistics GmbH.
- You can organize this transport yourself or contact us for a quote for the door-to-door trucking service.
- Please make sure that you register for a time slot for your truck within the specified deadlines
- All unloading and deliveries to the stand are organized by our team with a 3t forklift.
International shipments:
- All international shipments must be sent to Frankfurt Airport
- For shipments in connection with customs clearance, please contact us. We require documentation (invoices, packing lists, etc.) for the receipt of your shipment. Please do not send any consignments without confirmation from us.
Storage and empties
Empty boxes and packaging material are collected and stored safely during the exhibition. All boxes should be sturdy enough to be repacked and reused after the end of the congress. Empties are stored outside the Congress Center and are not accessible after collection. Merkur Expo Logistics GmbH cannot be held responsible for damaged or lost material in the empties. If you require accessible storage of promotional materials, please let us know seven days before the opening of the congress. Smaller quantities of storage material can be handed over to our employees on site
Insurance of Goods
All cargo should be insured from the point of origin.
Merkur Expo Logistics GmbH
Patricia Zintel
E-Mail: patricia.zintel@merkur-expo.com
Mobile: + 49 (0) 170 2229525
For Shipping Instructions, click here
Conference Organizer
Kenes Group
Rue François-Versonnex 7
1207 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488 | Fax: +41 22 906 9140
Conference website:
https://espghancongress.org/
Venue:
Lille Grand Palais
1 Bd des Cités Unies, 59777 Lille, France
https://www.lillegrandpalais.com/en/
Industry Coordinator
Anna Toloeva
Kenes Group
Email: aapostolova@kenes.com | Tel: +359889333347
Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales
Renata Gorinstein
Kenes Group
Email: rgorinstein@kenes.com | Tel: +41 22 908 0488 Ext: 601
Audio Visual Coordinator
Mike Perchig
E-mail: nest@nest-av.com
Product Marketing Coordinator
Olaya Espejo
Kenes Group
E-mail: oespejo@kenes.com
Registration
Melissa Gynesh
Kenes Group
Email: reg_espghan26@kenes.com
Hotel Accommodation
Kenes Group
https://hotels.kenes.com/congress/ESPGHAN26
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Official Contractors:
Catering
Coming soon.
Onsite Logistic Agent, Material Handing & Customs Clearance Agent
Merkur Expo Logistics GmbH
Patricia Zintel
E-Mail: patricia.zintel@merkur-expo.com
Mobile: + 49 (0) 170 2229525
For Shipping Instructions, click here
Hostesses & Temporary Staff Hire
Lille Grand Palais
Email:exposants@lillegp.com
For Online shop please click here
Guidelines for the Online shop – click here

