Symposia submissions
Symposia bring together a coordinated group of speakers to present complementary perspectives on a shared topic, enabling deeper discussion of emerging research, policy priorities and implementation challenges shaping lung health worldwide.
Symposia are submitted as a complete session proposal and, if accepted, become part of the scientific programme.
Submission deadline extended: 13 April 2026 (23:59 CEST)
Two submission routes are available:
Regular symposia
Regular symposia proposals must be relevant to one of the disease and crosscutting themes and should present a coherent session built around a clearly defined question.
NEW for 2026 – Invited symposia
The Conference Scientific Committee has identified a set of priority invited symposia themes. Proposals submitted under this route should align clearly with one of the designated themes:
- Pulmonary Fungal Disease: Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis and Invasive Pulmonary Fungal Infections
- Integrated Diagnostics: Advancing Chest X-ray Innovation
- Environmental Lung Health Threats: Microplastics, Air Pollution, and Emerging Inhaled Risks
- One Health Approaches: Evidence-Based Strategies for Tuberculosis Control
- Inclusive Research Methods: Redressing Exclusion Through Methodological Innovation
- Person-Centred TB Care: Integrated Primary Health Care Approaches for Better Outcomes
- HIV, Tuberculosis and Lung Health: Advancing Prevention and Care in Resource-Limited Settings
- Urban Determinants of TB: Tuberculosis and Urban Poverty
Before you submit
Please review the following documents before preparing your proposal:
When you are ready, submit your proposal through the submission system.