New frontiers of respiratory health: the present and future of early detection | An ERS Presidential Summit

Join us in Warsaw, Poland on 16–17 June, 2026 as the European Respiratory Society (ERS) brings together multiple stakeholders for an in-depth look at early detection of respiratory disease.

About this event

Led by ERS President Prof. Joanna Chorostowska-Wynimko, this Summit highlights the successes of early detection in lung cancer screening, the potential of health checks to accelerate detection, and looks to the future at the promise of AI and biotechnology.

Programme

  • Session 1: Lung Cancer Screening: a pivotal opportunity for pulmonology EU Cancer Plan
  • Session 2: Health checks – a comprehensive approach to awareness and detection
  • Session 3: From possibility to reality: delivering on AI’s promise
  • Session 4: Biotechnology: the future for respiratory diseases?

Who should attend?

This event will bring together multiple stakeholders from across Europe (both professional and patient) to explore this important topic. We welcome attendance from:

  • Experts in the field of respiratory health and prevention
  • Government representatives
  • Public health representatives
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Patients/Patient organisation representatives

How do I register?

This is a free, in person event. If you are interested in attending and exploring this topic further, please contact alethe.devaulgrenant@ersnet.org to show your interest. Note, there are limited spaces as some attendees will be invited to ensure balanced representation.

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