Introducing the Tobias Welte Award - recognising mid-career leaders making real impact in bronchiectasis.
Nominations open (no self-nominations).
Deadline: 3 May 2026.
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Early-bird deadline extended! ⏰ You now have until 27 April 2026, 23:59 CEST to register at the reduced rate for #WBConf26 in Hannover.
Join the global bronchiectasis community & explore the latest research, care & innovation. Register now! bit.ly/4tx9lAy
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Junior professionals - at #WBConf26, join focused lunchtime workshops (25–26 June) to build practical “soft” skills for real-world clinical & research settings.
Topics include:
• Burning Cases
• Journal editor tips
• Clinical trial design
Limited places (€30)
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#WBConf26 - Day 2 SESSION V: DOING THE SIMPLE THINGS WELL (BASIC TREATMENT) Chairs: Raja Dhar (India), Arietta Spinou (UK) • What now for mucoactive treatments? Judy Bradley (UK) • Managing Comorbidities: an interdisciplinary challenge? Ernest Poh (Malaysia) • Vaccines Pierre-Régis Burgel (France)
Join us at #WBConf26 to hear from leading experts and explore cutting-edge research.
Day 2 (Thu 25 June): Doing the simple things well
Focusing on mucoactive treatments, comorbidities & vaccines.
Early-bird entrance ends 20 April – don’t miss out.
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#WBConf26 hear from leading experts, discover cutting-edge research & practical, clinically relevant takeaways.
Thurs 25 June includes a fascinating round table:
SESSION IV ROUND TABLE - CF AND BRONCHIECTASIS: COMMUNALITIES AND DIFFERENCES
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Thanks to everyone who submitted abstracts for #WBConf26.
So far, a record-breaking number of abstracts received from 29 countries, highlighting growing global engagement in bronchiectasis.
Missed the deadline? There’s still time.
Late-breaking science poster submissions open 8–18 May 2026.
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#WBConf26 Track 4/6
NTM-PD 360°- Navigating NTM: Diagnosis to Therapeutic Excellence
This track explores the full NTM-PD spectrum from innovative diagnostics & environmental drivers to advanced therapeutics & multidisciplinary case management
Join us: www.world-bronchiectasis-conference.org/2026
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Introducing the Tobias Welte Award - recognising mid-career leaders making real impact in bronchiectasis.
Nominations open (no self-nominations).
Deadline: 3 May 2026.
Know someone making a difference?
Nominate them today:
www.world-bronchiectasis-conference.org/2026/?page_i...
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⏰Abstract deadline extended to 31 March, 23:59 CEST
Present your work, engage with experts & gain feedback.
🌟Early-career? Apply for Rising Stars:
mentorship + international stage + full support
👉Submit today: www.world-bronchiectasis-conference.org/2026/?page_i...
Thank you for your contribution to the forum and we’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience.
We’ll be sharing more information about next year’s edition very soon.
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Another RTI Forum comes to a close. Thank you to everyone who helped make #RTI2026 such an inspiring and insightful gathering of this global community.
View Rising Star, Poster and Oral abstracts here:
rti-forum.org/2026/?page_i...
Session recordings coming soon for registered participants.
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“Being selected as a Rising Star is something I am incredibly proud of. It has greatly boosted my confidence and motivation to continue in this field.” Lele Wang: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital Don’t forget to submit your abstract by 27 March.
Lele Wang WBC2025 Rising Star:
“Being selected as a Rising Star is something I am incredibly proud of.
It has greatly boosted my confidence and motivation to continue in this field.”
Apply to be a #WBConf26 Rising Star by 27 March www.world-bronchiectasis-conference.org/2026/?page_i...
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#WBConf26 Paediatric Track5/6
Experts explore the unique complexities of paediatric bronchiectasis
Diving into anti-inflammatory approaches, reversibility & daily routines – they shine a light on the key differences between paediatric & adult care
Join us www.world-bronchiectasis-conference.org/2026
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#WBConf26 Parallel Track PCD 3/6
Update on PCD research, diagnostic strategies & monitoring - covering everything from translational science & clinical genetics to advanced lung transplantation & the patients’ perspective on research priorities
Join us: www.world-bronchiectasis-conference.org/2026
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That’s a wrap on #RTI2026
Final sessions explored prevention - from vaccination strategies against respiratory infections (including RSV and bacterial) to preventing disease progression in pneumococcal infection and TB.
Thanks to everyone who joined us. Safe travels home – see you next year!
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Day 2 #RTI2026 is underway, diving into “Infection and their Friends” – from NTM and chronic lung conditions to bronchiectasis.
Highlights include Lucy Morgan’s talk on difficult respiratory infections, alongside dynamic poster sessions and expert faculty feedback.
More updates on their way!