Respiratory Medicine · Annual Conference
BTS Winter Meeting 2026
Organised by the British Thoracic Society
Dates25–27 Nov 2026
VenueQEII Centre
CityLondon, United Kingdom
CPD Points6 CPD
The BTS Winter Meeting is a major annual conference for respiratory medicine professionals. It features research presentations, educational sessions, and networking opportunities for thoracic specialists and trainees.
Early Bird tickets:
When you book by 21 October, 12 pm - NEED a BTS account
The easy-to-use online submission system will open in April, and you will need to register on the BTS website first to use the system.
Final submissions of abstracts for the 2026 Winter Meeting are due by 23:59 on Tuesday 9 June, but you are encouraged to submit abstracts as early as possible.
Dr Robert BaxterMedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
UK respiratory medicine trainees, consultants, respiratory scientists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and allied professionals attending a national BTS meeting.
Networking
The QEII Centre format and national BTS meeting structure create strong specialty networking, with award presentations, the President's Address and the AGM on the programme.
Research Value
Strong research value: abstracts are open until 23:59 on 9 June 2026 and include Early Career Investigator and Best Medical Student abstract routes, with shortlisted candidates giving oral presentations.
Trainee Relevance
High trainee value because it combines major specialty updates, award sessions, research symposia, respiratory service themes and CPD-oriented national meeting attendance.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
UK respiratory medicine trainees, consultants, respiratory scientists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and allied professionals attending a national BTS meeting.
Networking
The QEII Centre format and national BTS meeting structure create strong specialty networking, with award presentations, the President's Address and the AGM on the programme.
Research Value
Strong research value: abstracts are open until 23:59 on 9 June 2026 and include Early Career Investigator and Best Medical Student abstract routes, with shortlisted candidates giving oral presentations.
Trainee Relevance
High trainee value because it combines major specialty updates, award sessions, research symposia, respiratory service themes and CPD-oriented national meeting attendance.
Programme Highlights
08:30
Spoken Session
Journal Club: Cough
09:00
Symposium
The changing bronchiectasis landscape: infection, biologics and anti-inflammatories
09:00
Symposium
Asthma Going Viral
09:00
Symposium
Joint BTS/BALR Symposium: Respiratory Research (Part 1)
09:00
Symposium
The environment and workplace exposures: uncovering pathways for chronic respiratory diseases
10:45
Symposium
Targeting COPD: from mechanistics to therapeutics
10:45
Symposium
What's new in acute respiratory failure?
13:15
Lecture
BTS Scientific Lecturekeynote
14:15
Symposium
Joint BTS/BALR/A+LUK Early Career Investigator Symposium
14:15
Symposium
The Mike Morgan legacy: prioritising respiratory care and delivering the NHS Long Term Plan
14:15
Symposium
Joint BTS/BPRS Symposium: Breathing from the start
16:15
Awards
BTS Award Presentations
16:45
Address
BTS President's Addresskeynote
17:30
Meeting
BTS AGM
Keynote Speakers
PS
Professor Sanjay Chotirmal
Singapore
How the microbial community impacts on immune responses in bronchiectasis
DM
Dr Merete Long
Oxford
Monoclonal antibodies to target pseudomonas aeruginosa: what have we learnt from the GREAT trials and mechanistic studies?
PS
Professor Stefano Aliberti
Italy
Targeting Type 2 inflammation in bronchiectasis: lessons from MAHALE
PJ
Professor James Gern
USA
The interplay between viruses and childhood asthma inception
PS
Professor Sebastian Johnston
London
Asthma exacerbations and viruses: what we have learnt from the bench
PD
Professor David Jackson
London
Asthma exacerbations and viruses: what we have learnt from the bedside
PJ
Professor John Terry
Plymouth
The power of data integration to progress medical research: lessons from outside the lung
PL
Professor Liangxiu Han
Manchester
Applying AI and deep learning to detect lung disease
PL
Professor Ling-Pei Ho
Oxford
Single cell spatial biology reveals early immune events in lung disease
PC
Professor Chris Brightling
Leicester
Should we focus on alarmins in COPD treatment?
PS
Professor Sally Singh
Leicester
Expanding Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 9 June 2026
Early Career Investigator competition
Best Medical Student Abstract
MedicMess Tips
- Submit Winter Meeting abstracts by 23:59 on Tuesday 9 June 2026.
- Book before 2pm on Wednesday 30 September to use early-bird daily rates.
- Create a BTS website account before attempting registration or abstract submission.
- Use public transport to the QEII Centre; BTS states there is no public parking at the venue.
Cost & Registration
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Early bird registration | £110 |
| Standard registration | £320 |
| Trainee / IMT | £135 |
Key Deadlines
9 Jun 2026
Abstract submission deadline
30 Sept 2026 · 85 days
Registration deadline
25 Nov 2026 · 141 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
ParkingThere are no public parking facilities at the QEII Centre; disabled parking requests should be raised with bookings@brit-thoracic.org.uk.
By TrainThe QEII Centre is easily accessed by public transport; BTS lists Westminster station, District and Circle lines, Exit 6, about 10 minutes' walk.
AccessibilityWhat3words address for the venue entrance: ///puppy.fine.open.
Venue DetailsQEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, SW1P 3EE, opposite Westminster Abbey.
Conference Snapshot
| Specialty | Respiratory Medicine |
| Organising society | British Thoracic Society |
| CPD accreditation | 6 CPD points |
| Conference format | In-person only |
| Location | QEII Centre, London |
The Complete Guide to the BTS Winter Meeting 2026
BTS Winter Meeting 2026 is the British Thoracic Society's three-day winter respiratory medicine meeting at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London, from 25-27 November 2026. The programme reviewed from the BTS site includes broad respiratory clinical and research sessions across bronchiectasis, asthma, respiratory research, occupational and environmental exposures, COPD, acute respiratory failure, pulmonary rehabilitation and paediatric respiratory care, plus the BTS Scientific Lecture, award presentations, President's Address and AGM. Abstract submission is open, with a deadline of 23:59 on Tuesday 9 June 2026. The abstract page specifically highlights the BTS/BALR/Asthma + Lung UK Early Career Investigator competition and a separate Best Medical Student Abstract route; shortlisted Early Career Investigator work is judged on the quality of the abstract, research content and oral presentation at the meeting. Public booking rates are daily: non-member standard £320, non-member concessionary £135, with early-bird daily rates available before 2pm on Wednesday 30 September. CPD approval was still pending on the booking page reviewed; BTS says eligible pre-registered delegates are normally registered automatically when approved and that six credits are usually awarded per day. The QEII Centre is opposite Westminster Abbey and is accessible by public transport; BTS notes there is no public parking at the venue.