Irish Thoracic Society · Annual Scientific Meeting
The largest gathering of respiratory professionals in Ireland
When
Thu 19th – Fri 20th November 2026
Where
Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare
CPD
CPD credits from RCPI: TBC
Keynote speakers
International leaders in rare lung disease, severe asthma and interventional pulmonology.
Breakfast session
Industry breakfast symposium
Friday 20th November · Breakfast from 07:45 · Talks 08:00 – 09:00
08:00
Dr Liam Townsend
Consultant Physician in Infectious Diseases, St James’s Hospital, Dublin
Burden of RSV disease amongst SARI admissions and implications for vaccination
08:30
Prof. Liam Heaney
Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Queen’s University Belfast; Director, Northern Ireland Regional Difficult Asthma Service
OCS Toxicity in Asthma – are we intervening too late?
Programme at a glance
Highlights only. Times may change.
Day 1 · Thursday 19th November
10:30
ITS Physiologist Forum (parallel meeting)
12:30
Check-in and refreshments
13:30
Poster review 1: Asthma · TB/CF/Infection · General respiratory
14:30
Keynote: Prof. David Jackson
15:45
Invited abstracts: presentation and discussion 1
17:15
Case Study Forum poster review
17:30
Buffet dinner
19:00
Case Study Forum oral presentations
20:00
Prizegiving reception
Day 2 · Friday 20th November
All day
Paediatric Forum (full-day session)
07:45
Industry breakfast symposium, with Dr Liam Townsend (08:00 – 08:30) and Prof. Liam Heaney (08:30 – 09:00)
09:15
Poster review 2: COPD · ILD · Sleep · Lung cancer/Pleural/Surgery
10:15
Invited abstracts: presentation and discussion 2
11:45
Keynote: Prof. Francis X. McCormack
12:30
Oral presentations, session 1
13:15
Lunch and ITS AGM
14:30
Expert update
15:00
Oral presentations, session 2
16:00
Keynote: Dr Anne Valérie Gonzalez
19:30
Drinks reception and gala dinner
Friday 20th November · Full-day session
Paediatric Forum
A full day dedicated to paediatric respiratory medicine.
When
Friday 20th November 2026, 09:30 – 17:45
Where
Belling Suite, Killashee Hotel
Agenda
Affiliate forums & parallel meetings
Meetings running alongside the main programme.
Thursday 19th November
ITS Physiologist Forum
10:30 – 13:00
Thursday 19th November
Irish Pleural Group Meeting
12:30 – 13:30
Friday 20th November
ANAIL Meeting
10:15 – 11:15
Friday 20th November
CPRC Meeting
10:15 – 11:15
Friday 20th November
ITS AGM and Business Meeting 2026
13:15 – 14:30
Present your work
Abstracts are presented as posters or invited oral presentations, with prizes awarded at the meeting.
Abstracts
Up to 500 words: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions, Keywords, Disclosures.
Read the guidelines →Posters
A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm). Poster reviews on both days.
Set-up times: [TBC]
Case Study Forum
Poster review and oral presentations on Thursday evening.
Submissions under review
To be considered for a prize, an author or co-author must attend the prizegiving. Abstract & poster FAQs
Venue & accommodation
Killashee Hotel
Discounted rates are available for meeting attendees: €190 for single occupancy and €205 for double occupancy. Contact the hotel directly for availability. 14.10 Update - Thursday Booked Out. 20 rooms remaining for Friday Only
Keadeen Hotel
15% discount available for delegates. Email info@keadeenhotel.ie.
Parking
Free parking is available at the venue.
Travel lighter
The ITS is working to reduce the meeting’s footprint. Small choices add up.
10% off for sustainable travel
Email details of your sustainable transport ticket or plan to info@irishthoracicsociety.com to receive a 10% discount code for your conference ticket.
By rail
Nearest stations: Sallins & Naas.
Plant a native tree
Add €10 when you register.
Questions?
The questions delegates ask us most.
How do I register?
Register online through the ASM 2026 registration page. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is processed.
How much does it cost?
| Full meeting | ITS member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant | €160 | €350 |
| SpR / NCHD | €95 | €250 |
| HSCP and Academic/Scientists | €65 | €100 |
| Gala Dinner – Consultant | €80 | €100 |
| Gala Dinner – Non-Consultant | €50 | €80 |
| Paediatric Forum only | ITS member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant | €80 | €125 |
| SpR / NCHD | €60 | €85 |
| HSCP and Academic/Scientists | €55 | €85 |
Can I cancel or get a refund?
Contact the ITS event organisers promptly at info@irishthoracicsociety.com. Refunds are available up to one month before the event.
Is there parking at the venue?
Yes, free parking is available at the venue.
Is there a delegate rate at the venue?
Yes. Killashee Hotel offers discounted rates for meeting attendees: €190 for single occupancy and €205 for double occupancy. Contact the hotel directly for availability.
Can I attend online?
No. The ASM is an in-person event with no live streaming. Recordings of keynote presentations may be shared with registered attendees afterwards, subject to speaker consent.
How will I get my CPD certificate?
CPD certificates are issued after the event, based on your daily QR code check-ins. You can also request a confirmation letter for your poster or oral presentation after the event. Virtual poster certificates are issued automatically.
Do I register separately for the Paediatric Forum?
No. Use the same main event registration link.
Meeting Organising Committee
The ASM 2026 programme has been shaped by colleagues from across the respiratory community.
Dr Deirdre Fitzgerald
Tallaght University Hospital
Dr Brian Kent
St James’s Hospital, Dublin
Prof. Cormac McCarthy
St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin
Dr Laura Piggott
St James’s Hospital, Dublin
Mr Craig McDonnell
Tallaght University Hospital
With thanks to our partners
Gold
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Patient organisation partners
See you in Kildare
Questions? info@irishthoracicsociety.com · +353 (0)1 567 7201