13 January, 2026
Registration and abstract submission are now open for the brand-new Respiratory Impact Conference 2026 – an event that will put the spotlight on policy to action for respiratory health.
Taking place on 25–26 June in Rotterdam, Netherlands, this unique event will focus on real-world implementation – exploring how scientific advances, guideline recommendations and high-level policy initiatives can be translated into routine care for people with respiratory disease. It will discuss the robust methodologies of implementation science, consider digital options for delivering healthcare, and explore the challenges of ensuring equitable delivery of quality respiratory care.
The Conference is designed to bring all stakeholders together – welcoming clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, and health innovators who are committed to improving respiratory health locally and globally. It will provide a platform to share tools, strategies, and success stories that bridge the gap between policy, research, and clinical practice.
The Respiratory Impact Conference will offer space for 100 in-person attendees to allow for direct engagement with speakers, and collaborative discussion. Early registration is advised and early-bird discount is currently available. For those unable to attend in person, a limited online option will allow attendance of five key live-streamed sessions. Note that registration for online attendance will open at a later date.
In addition to the opening of registration, the call for abstracts has also opened. Abstracts related to any aspect of health service delivery, applied and implementation science, and quality improvement initiatives are being accepted until 5 March, 2026. Abstract submission is an opportunity for researchers, clinicians, and practitioners to present their latest work and findings. Those interested in submitting abstracts can look forward to sharing their insights with a focused, high-level audience dedicated to transforming respiratory care.
Hilary Pinnock, Conference Chair and ERS Education Council Chair said:
“This is an exciting and timely ERS initiative. In the aftermath of a pandemic and with recognition of the increasing global burden of respiratory non-communicable diseases, 2025 saw high level policy interest in respiratory care with UN resolutions and a WHO Europe report calling for action. This Conference focusses on how, as respiratory professionals, health service researchers, implementation scientists, we can ensure these good intentions become actions that make a difference to individuals living with respiratory disease and the respiratory health of populations. This is a major translational challenge, which requires multi-disciplinary collaboration that crosses disease boundaries and needs the expertise of patients and professionals, education and science, stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
We may not be able to change the world in two days, but we can develop a multi-disciplinary community of practice with enthusiasm and skills to make a difference to the delivery of respiratory care.”