International Workshop on Lung Health (IWLH) 2026
A very warm welcome to the International Workshop on Lung Health (IWLH) 2026.
We are very excited to be hosting this event in beautiful Budapest, Hungary at the Radisson Blu Beke Hotel on
15–17 January 2026.
This year delegates from across the world will gather; clinicians, researchers, nurses, physiotherapists,
industry representatives, and patients – united in their common mission to help patients suffering from various
lung diseases – to breathe easier, and live a fuller life.
Scientific Programme
This year’s scientific programme will address various challenges, hot topics and the latest emerging issues in
respiratory medicine.
During the conference over 30 speakers along with our Rising Stars and insightful poster abstract sessions will
cover a diverse range of topics, including asthma, bronchiectasis, COPD, infections, cross-track topics and the
latest breaking research.
Rising Stars
Our Rising Stars programme is open to early-career researchers/clinicians; the two winners will have the
opportunity to make a 15-minute presentation to the auditorium.
Oral Communication and Poster Presentations
Four accepted oral communication presenters will have the opportunity to give a 10 minute speech in front of the
international audience during the “Oral Communication session” – Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Accepted poster
presenters will also have the opportunity to discuss their work during the strolling poster session.
All our Rising Stars, Oral and Poster presenters will receive invaluable personal feedback from the congress
Presidents and Chairmen.
FuHel Mentoring Programme
Since the beginning, IWLH has been strongly committed to supporting, encouraging and giving greater visibility to
the next generation of clinicians and researchers.
The FuHel Mentoring Programme will see 10–12 early career clinicians and researchers attend a mentoring programme,
which aims to help them identify and seize opportunities, to boost their career, and thrive internationally in
their chosen field.
Please submit your abstracts or apply for the mentoring programme by the 15th of November 2025 deadline.
Visit the IWLH 2026 Website
