The calls for Abstracts and Rising Stars will open soon!
You are invited to submit an abstract about research or a case report for topics related to Bronchiectasis, their causes, their comorbidities, their management and their evolution, for consideration as:
The 9th 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 with a nice work to share this opportunity is for you!
To be eligible as rising star you have to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Age under 42
- 5 or fewer years since obtaining your PhD
- Still enrolled in a PhD programme
PURPOSE
You are invited to submit an original research abstract. Your abstract will be considered to become a lecture within the main programme of the conference.
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.
- Be hosted by the Conference that will waive registration fee and take in charge your travel and accommodation costs.
- Each work presented as “Rising Star” during the conference will be voted by the audience.
- The two best “Rising Stars” will be awarded the Rising Star Prize at the Closing Ceremony
TOPICS
The topic for which we are looking for a “Rising Stars” are all the topics covered by the main programme and precisely.
- Basic Science (aetiology & pathophysiology)
- Clinical Trials
- Comorbidities (AATD, Asthma, COPD, etc.)
- Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis
- Immunology & Infammation (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 experiences professionals will have priority toward senior / more experienced ones
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 a poster presentation.
PURPOSE
You are invited to submit an abstract about research or a case report for topics related to Bronchiectasis, their causes, their comorbidities, their management and their evolution, for consideration as Oral Presentation.
THE CONCEPT
The Scientific Committee will select several Oral Presentations to be presented in the Plenary Room.
Accepted Oral presenters will have the opportunity to present their work within the conference programme.
TOPICS
The topic for which we are looking for a “Oral Presentation” are all the topics covered by the main programme and precisely.
- Basic Science (aetiology & pathophysiology)
- Clinical Trials
- Comorbidities (AATD, Asthma, COPD, etc.)
- Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis
- Immunology & Infammation (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.
Acceptance
Notifications to submitters will be sent in April 2026.
Kindly note that if your Oral Presentation application is not accepted, it may still be selected for a poster presentation.
PURPOSE
You are invited to submit an abstract about research or a case report for topics related to Bronchiectasis, their causes, their comorbidities, their management and their evolution, for consideration as Poster Presentation.
THE CONCEPT
Accepted Poster presenters will have the opportunity to:
- Display your poster in front of the international audience of 1000
- Discuss your work with the members of the scientific committee and the audience in the thematic poster sessions that will take place in the afternoon of 25 and 26 June 2026.
- Compete for the Best poster prizes. Winners will have their profile and work published on the congress website and will gain a free registration of the 5th European Bronchiectasis Workshop bronchiectasis-eu.org/2026
TOPICS
The topic for which we are looking for a “Oral Presentation” are all the topics covered by the main programme and precisely.
- Basic Science (aetiology & pathophysiology)
- Clinical Trials
- Comorbidities (AATD, Asthma, COPD, etc.)
- Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis
- Immunology & Infammation (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.
Acceptance
Notifications to submitters will be sent by in April 2026.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 27 March 2026
