This website is dedicated to people living with bronchiectasis, family members and caregivers, members of the general public, and people living with other health conditions.

Patient Advocacy Group (PAG) representatives should register via the WBC 2026 website to access both the conference scientific programme and patient activities.

Welcome

WBC 2026

Welcome to the 9th World Bronchiectasis Association and Patient Programme

This programme has one clear goal: patients, caregivers, and patient groups should not only be present, but truly heard, involved, and able to connect with each other. Whether you live with bronchiectasis or support someone who does, this is your space to meet others, learn, and see that you are not alone. To get a clear overview of the conference programme and everything the event has to offer, please read the welcome letter.

Programme

  • WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE & THRUSDAY, 25 JUNE (schedule coming soon)
    Patient advisory groups and scientific associations short presentations
  • FRIDAY, 26 JUNE | 10:10 - 13:00 CEST
    Hand-on Strategies for Self-Care (Session I)
  • FRIDAY, 26 JUNE | 14.00 – 17.30 CEST
    Psychosocial Impact of Bronchiectasis (Lectures & Workshop)
  • SATURDAY, 27 JUNE | 09:00 - 12:30 CEST
    Hand-on Strategies for Self-Care (Session II)

Do you need help?

If you have any questions, click here to contact us.

Patient and Consumer Associations Village

Meet Patient and Consumer Associations from across the world to connect clinicians, researchers and initiatives in the Bronchiectasis and Lung Health space

Share your Lived experience

We invite you to share your experiences with Bronchiectasis via video or email for us to showcase at the 8th World Bronchiectasis Conference.

Track Coordinators

Track Coordinators

Noah Bichovsky (Israel/Italy)

Donna Heilweil (Switzerland)

Frank Hennemann (Germany)

Donatella Nobile (Italy)

Organising Associations

Organising Associations

Messages of Hope
World Bronchiectasis Day, July 1st

World Bronchiectasis Conference 2025 Video Showcase Initiative: “I Hope” & “I Hope – Next Generation”

People living with bronchiectasis shares their own personal experience and their hope for the future.
We hope that by sharing our stories, we can build stronger community connections and create more opportunities for us to support one another.

PATIENT ACTIVITIES

PATIENT ACTIVITIES

Consumer Meeting (Patients Theatre)

James Lind Alliance Research Priority Setting in Bronchiectasis and NTM

Global video showcase initiative “I hope …”

Venue

Venue

Hannover Congress Centrum

Theodor-Heuss-Platz 1-3, 30175 Hannover
Congress entrance:
Schillstraße 1, 30175 Hannover

Organising Partner

Phone Number, +377 97 97 35 55
Email: wbc@lena.events
Website: lenagroup.net

Welcome to the Association and Patient Programme website

Here you can register for dedicated patient activities at WBC 2026.

Patient Advocacy Group (PAG) representatives should register via the main WBC 2026 website, which provides access to the conference scientific programme as well as patient activities.