Congress & Events

Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation (RFMV) 2026


Join us for the ERS RFMV Conference 2026 (12–14 February in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and online), which will present cutting-edge insights on acute and chronic respiratory failure in both paediatric and adult patients.

Access the latest guidelines

View official ERS guidelines, statements and technical standards on a wide range of respiratory topics, alongside ERS endorsed documents.

Visit the ERS Respiratory Channel

Access all the latest videos, podcasts, live online events and learning resources from ERS.

See all upcoming ERS events

The ERS event calendar includes courses, conferences, webinars and much more.

Latest news

Visit our news page to stay up to date on all the latest developments, opportunities and initiatives from ERS.

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ERS Lung Science Conference 2026

The ERS Lung Science Conference (19–22 March, 2026 in Estoril, Portugal, and online) will present cutting-edge science and novel experimental lung research.

It is the ideal event for budding researchers looking to boost their careers, and offers a unique opportunity to network with peers from across the globe. Learn more or register now.

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Respiratory sleep certified training programme - register now

Registrations for the newly updated Respiratory sleep certified training programme are now open. This two-part programme aims to train healthcare professionals at post-specialty or postgraduate level in respiratory sleep medicine.

The programme should be completed within two years and participants must successfully complete part one to progress to part two.

Science & Research

Funding opportunities

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ERS Task Forces - develop guidelines, statements and technical standards

Would you like to develop a guideline, statement or technical standard? ERS members can submit short guideline and statement documents at any time.

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Fellowships - boost your research career

Boost your research career. ERS fellowships offer funding and support for research projects that address unmet needs in respiratory science and medicine.

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Education

Learning resources

Our online learning resources are now available on the ERS Respiratory Channel. Access a back catalogue plus all the latest short videos, ERS Interactive Education videos and case reports to test your knowledge and collect CME credits in your own time.

Short video: Time to breathe (What respiratory physicians should know about parasominas)

17 min
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Advocating for lung health

Through its advocacy initiatives, ERS raises the profile of respiratory issues and promotes lung health.

Read more about ERS advocacy initiatives and policy areas
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Interstitial lung disease

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Paediatric respiratory diseases

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Pulmonary vascular diseases

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Respiratory critical care

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Respiratory infections

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Sleep and breathing disorders

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European Lung Foundation

In partnership with ERS, the European Lung Foundation (ELF) brings patients and the public together with healthcare professionals to improve lung health and advance diagnosis treatment and care.

Visit the ELF website