This course will provide an overview of the field of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). Participants will learn which diagnostic procedures should be applied based on given clinical circumstances and will receive updates on specific diseases and treatment. This interactive course includes round table discussions from the faculty panel in Mainz, Germany. Course attendees will have the opportunity to present their cases and discuss them with leading experts.
Topics
- ILD diagnosis
- Update on diagnostic procedures in ILDs, including a cryo-biopsy procedure
- Current, novel and future therapies
- Specific diseases and conditions
- Rare and unclassifiable ILDs
- Overview of different ILDs
- Diagnostic procedures in ILDs, including modern bronchoscopic techniques, HRCT, pathology, pulmonary function testing
- Basic research in ILDs and its implications
- Significant comorbidities in ILDs
Course format
The programme runs over three days onsite in Mainz, Germany.
The format will include:
- Lectures
- Case presentations, with discussions
- Round table discussions
- Interactive workshops
- Live transmissions
Target audience
- Clinicians
- Pulmonologists in training
- Radiologists specialised in thoracic imaging
- Pathologists specialised in thoracic pathology
Learning outcomes
Following this course, participants will:
- Be able to diagnose ILDs correctly and be aware of the advantages and limitations of the different approaches
- Be familiar with the current standards and challenges of ILD treatment and promising new targets
CME credits
An application will be submitted to EBAP (European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology) for CME accreditation of this event. The number of credits that you will receive corresponds to your attendance during the conference. Please note that you need to sign the register of attendance each day to ensure that you receive the CME credits.
The number of credits that you will receive corresponds to your attendance during the course. Please note that attendance will be tracked via badge scanning onsite to ensure that you receive the correct amount of CME credits.
University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz
Stabsstelle Unternehmenskommunikation
Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131 Mainz
Tel. +49 (0) 6131 17-0
www.unimedizin-mainz.de
ERS has secured special rates for a limited number of rooms at the following hotel:
Me and All Hotel Mainz
Binger Straße 23
55131 Mainz, Germany
Tel: +49 6131 894460
Email: FRAJM.gs.reservations@hyatt.com
To reserve a room, please contact the hotel by phone or email and mention “ERS”.
Room Rates (including breakfast and VAT):
- Standard single room: €149 per night
- Standard double room: €178 per night
Important notes:
- Room charges are not included in the course registration fee.
- The negotiated rates are valid only for bookings made until 10 February, 2026; after this date, standard hotel rates may apply.
- Reservations are subject to availability and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- ERS is not responsible for room availability or hotel bookings. Participants are encouraged to make reservations as early as possible.
- Credit card details might be required as payment for the room will be taken at time of booking.
| Category | Early bird | Standard |
| Early Career ERS Members | €450 | €500 |
| ERS members | €550 | €600 |
| Non-ERS Members | €650 | €700 |
| Industry (ERS Members & non-Members) | €1,100 | €1,100 |
Early-bird fee is available until 23:59 CET on Thursday 5 February, 2026. Then, standard fee applies.
Cancellation policy
Upon receipt of a written cancellation, a refund of fees, minus €50 administrative fee, will be applied up to six weeks before the course. After this date no refund will be made for cancellations.
General conditions
By agreeing to attend this course, you agree to comply with reasonable instructions and safety policies of local host facilities. The organiser does not endorse any hotel, restaurant or other facility which may be recommended.
You may access the General Terms and Conditions at any time.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at education@ersnet.org.
A limited number of ERS bursaries are available, which cover the registration fees for the course.
To be eligible to apply, you must be:
- Under 40 years old
- A member of ERS
Please note that only one bursary may be allocated per person, per calendar year.
To apply, sign in to your myERS account when registering for this course. If you meet the criteria listed above, you will have the option to apply for the bursary at the time of registration. You will be prompted to complete a digital form as part of the bursary application and to upload your CV. Please complete the form, attach your CV and then submit.
Please note that only completed application forms with an attached CV will be considered.
- Bursary application deadline: 9 January, 2026
- Bursary application notification: 27 January, 2026
Take this opportunity and submit a five-minute pre-recording of your case presentation for the Interactive ILD Board sessions by Friday 27 February, 2026.
Please access the recording guide with instructions on how to record your presentation with PowerPoint and the case report template. Please make sure that the case does not contain any patient data.
Upload your narrated presentation here.
The organising committee will select cases to be shown and discussed. We will inform you once the chosen cases are confirmed. Please make sure that you will be available to attend the session live and do not hesitate to contact us in case of any questions.