A Seat at the Table Is Not Enough. Patients Must Be Heard. At #UEGWeek2026# in Barcelona, Marko Korenjak, President of the European Liver Patients’ Association (#ELPA#), delivered a powerful message at the European Alcohol Policy Alliance (#EHAA#) session. Being in the room is not the same as being heard.” Meaningful patient involvement means more than participation. It requires stigma-free dialogue, early engagement, genuine listening and accountability — ensuring that patient experiences shape real decisions. From alcohol-related harm and liver disease prevention to research and public health policy, lived experience must become meaningful evidence that drives change. A seat at the table is only the beginning. The real impact comes when patients' voices change decisions. #ELPA# #UEGWeek2026# #PatientAdvocacy# #PatientVoice# #LiverHealth# #AlcoholPolicy# #PatientInvolvement# #Prevention# @UEGJournal