Irish Thoracic Society · Annual Scientific Meeting
The largest gathering of respiratory professionals in Ireland
Sold out
The full meeting is sold out. Waiting list closed (100+ requests). No on-the-day registration. Places remain for the Paediatric Forum on Friday 20th November.
When
Thu 19th – Fri 20th November 2026
Where
Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare
CPD
RCPI CPD approved · 11 external credits for the full meeting
Poster presenters
Provisional lists, may change before the meeting · Rathaskar Reception
A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm). Please print your poster and bring it on the day; posters are not printed at the venue.
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?
This symposium is organised and funded by GSK and Pfizer and is separate from the ITS scientific programme.
Register for the breakfast symposium onlyProgramme at a glance
Highlights only. Times may change.
Day 1 · Thursday 19th November
09:30
Physiologist Forum (parallel meeting)
12:30
Check-in and refreshments
13:30
Poster review 1: Asthma · TB/CF/Infection · General respiratory · Sleep · poster list
14:30
Keynote: Prof. David Jackson
15:45
Invited abstracts: presentation and discussion 1
17:15
Case Study Forum poster review · poster list
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 (organised and funded by GSK and Pfizer), with Dr Liam Townsend (08:00 – 08:30) and Prof. Liam Heaney (08:30 – 09:00) · register
09:15
Poster review 2: COPD · ILD · Lung cancer/Pleural/Surgery · poster list
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: Prof. Karen Redmond, Advancing Lung Transplant Activity
15:00
Oral presentations, session 2
16:00
Keynote: Dr Anne Valérie Gonzalez
18:30
Drinks reception, The Larkspur Lounge
19:30
Gala dinner
Places available
Friday 20th November · Full-day session
Paediatric Forum
A full day dedicated to paediatric respiratory medicine. While the full meeting is sold out, places are still available for the Paediatric Forum.
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
Irish Pleural Group Meeting
12:30 – 13:30
Blue Room
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). Please print your poster and bring it on the day. Board numbers are in the provisional abstract poster list.
View the abstract poster list →Case Study Forum
Poster review and oral presentations on Thursday evening.
View the Case Study poster list →To be considered for a prize, an author or co-author must attend the Case Study prizegiving (Thursday 19th, 20:00). For abstract prizes, an author, co-author or organisation representative must attend the Gala Dinner (Friday 20th). 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.
Keadeen Hotel
15% discount available for delegates. Email info@keadeenhotel.ie.
Parking
Limited free parking is available at the venue. Please car pool where possible.
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.
I'm presenting a poster. What do I need to know?
For your poster session time, please view the agenda. You can find your board number in the provisional abstract poster list or Case Study poster list. Posters should be A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm). Please print your poster and bring it with you on the day.
How do I register?
The full meeting is sold out. The waiting list has now closed after more than 100 requests, and there will be no registration on the day, so please do not travel to the venue without a confirmed place. Places remain for the Paediatric Forum: register through the ASM 2026 registration page. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is processed.
How much does it cost?
| Full meeting (sold out) | 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 (places available) | 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, limited free parking is available at the venue. Please car pool where possible.
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.
Are the hotel's spa and leisure facilities included?
No. The venue has been selected for its conference and meeting facilities. Access to spa and leisure facilities is not included in registration or delegate packages, and no leisure activities are organised, funded or promoted as part of the ITS meeting. All industry support is used solely for the scientific and educational programme.
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, poster certificates and oral presentation certificates are issued automatically after the event, so there is no need to request them. CPD is based on your daily QR code check-ins, so please check in each day you attend.
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 Sponsors
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Patient organisation partners
Sponsors had no input into the main scientific programme or the selection of its speakers. The Industry Breakfast Symposium is organised and funded separately by GSK and Pfizer. All industry support is used solely for the scientific and educational programme.
See you in Kildare
The full meeting is sold out and the waiting list is closed. No registration on the day. Places remain for the Paediatric Forum.
Questions? info@irishthoracicsociety.com · +353 (0)1 567 7201