Submit your abstract by 18^th May

Just a few days left to submit your abstract for poster presentation.

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If your research is related to the conference topics, we encourage you to take part as a Poster Presenter. It could change your career!

5 great reasons to submit your abstract:

• Showcase your research to the global bronchiectasis community

• Gain international visibility among leading global experts

• Receive direct feedback from senior professionals and peers

• Poster winners featured on the congress website (+ free registration for EBROW27)

• Help shape the future of bronchiectasis research and patient care

Celebrating the WBC 2026 Rising Stars

After a close-run contest, we are delighted to announce this year’s Rising Stars.

Huge congratulations to:

Join us for Session X: Rising Stars Science Slam

Friday 26 June | 11:30 - 12:30

Watch our deserving 2026 Rising Stars present their winning work, alongside previous winners Ellie Maas (Australia) and Francesca Nicola (Italy) with insights on what can it mean for you and your career becoming a “Rising Star”.

You’ll also have the chance to vote for the top presentations, with winners announced (by audience applause) during the closing session.

What’s new in the scientific programme

Friday 26 June | 09:10 – 10:00

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SESSION VIII: REGISTRIES

​Chairs: Tim Aksamit (US), Hayoung Choi (South Korea)

A global look at real-world data shaping bronchiectasis understanding, including:

• South American vs European registry comparisons

• Microbiology and clinical outcomes (EMBARC data)

• Sex differences in bronchiectasis

• Population-level outcomes from Canada 

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Friday 26 June | 10:00 – 11:00

SESSION IX: ROUND TABLE – HOW TO RUN A BRONCHIECTASIS SERVICE

Chairs: Felix C. Ringshausen (Germany), Pamela J. McShane (US)

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A truly global discussion, bringing perspectives from 5 different continents :

• US perspective - Doreen Addrizzo – Harris (US)

• European perspective - Stefano Aliberti (Italy)

• Australian perspective - Lucy Burr (Australia)

• Asian / Chinese perspective - Jin-Fu Xu (China)

• South American / Peruvian perspective - Alfredo Pachas (Peru)

This session offers practical insight into how bronchiectasis services are structured and delivered worldwide - highlighting both shared challenges and regional differences.

Prof. Felix C. Ringshausen - Q&A

In collaboration with:

Bronchiectasis Heroes Contest

Get ready for something new at WBC 2026. An engaging, social session designed to connect the community and inject some fun!

The Bronchiectasis Heroes Contest is a bold, interactive addition to this year’s programme - bringing the global community together in a fun, fast-paced, quiz-style competition.

Think “Medical Jeopardy!” for bronchiectasis.

What to expect:

• A live, high-energy quiz format

• Questions spanning bronchiectasis and pulmonology

• Clinical images and real-world case challenges

Who can take part:

• Interdisciplinary teams from around the world

• Clinicians, researchers, physiotherapists, nurses and more

• Teams must include at least two different professional backgrounds

Why join:

• Test your knowledge in a unique, competitive format

• Collaborate across disciplines and perspectives

• Gain visibility within the global bronchiectasis community

• Winning team will receive a special prize

When & where:

• Wednesday 24^th June 2026 - 19:30 to 20:30 during the welcome reception

• Hannover Congress Centrum

How to join in the fun:

• Create an account or login to your registration account (you must be registered to attend the conference)

• In your dashboard look for the ‘Bronchiectasis Heroes Contest’ icon and follow the instructions

Be part of one of the most memorable moments at WBC 2026.

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