WBC 2026 Calls

The 9^th World Bronchiectasis Conference is keen to support the development of the next generation of researchers and clinicians operating in the field of bronchiectasis and related comorbidities (NTM, PCD, etc.). If you are a junior professional this is your opportunity to share your work.

To be eligible as a Rising Star you have to meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Age under 40
• 5 or fewer years since obtaining your PhD
• Still enrolled in a PhD programme

PURPOSE

You are invited to submit a research abstract or a case report for topics related to Bronchiectasis; causes, comorbidities, management and evolution, for consideration as:

THE CONCEPT

Four junior professionals, selected by a strict process, will have the opportunity to:

• Present a lecture in the main session of the program together with the other international faculty members
• Enjoy free conference ticket, travel and hotel accommodation
• “Rising Star” winners will be voted for by the audience
• The two best “Rising Stars” will be awarded the Rising Star Prize at the Closing Ceremony

TOPICS

Rising Star entries can include any of the following topics

• Basic Science (aetiology & pathophysiology)
• Clinical Trials
• Comorbidities (AATD, Asthma, COPD, etc.)
• Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis
• Immunology & Inflammation (including ABPA, inborn errors of immunity, primary immunode­ciency, neutrophil function/dysfunction)
• Infections (Pseudomonas, Haemophilus, etc.)
• Management & Organisation of a clinical service
• NTM – Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
• Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals experiences
• Paediatric Bronchiectasis
• Patient experience
• PCD – Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
• Respiratory Physiotherapy & Airway Clearance
• Registries
• Treatments

Compulsory Criteria

The main selecting criteria will be the relevancy and scientific value of the abstract presented, evaluated by the Organizing and Scientific Committee of the conference. The choice will be made at the Committee discretion. In the case of equality, the following priority criteria will be applied.

Priority Criteria

Age: Younger or less experienced professionals will have priority over senior / more experienced entrants

Provenience: priority will be given to researchers / clinicians working in low–income countries – with limited access to funds

Acceptance

Notifications to submitters will be sent in April 2026.
Kindly note that if your Rising Star application is not accepted, it may still be selected for an oral or poster presentation.