{"id":2625,"date":"2025-12-15T09:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wabip.com\/?p=2625"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:17:56","slug":"wcbip2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wabip.com\/es\/events\/wcbip2026\/","title":{"rendered":"World Congress of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology &#8211; Melbourne 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wcbip-2026-post\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ff9fca253302adcdaf90b782a\/images\/f2abb940-5ded-0c80-7cf6-9cc5ac8a82d1.jpg\" alt=\"24th World Congress of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 30px;\"><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color: #d95c47; font-size: 28px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;\">World Congress of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology 2026<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"color: #30c2dc; font-size: 22px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px;\">3 &#8211; 6 December 2026 | Melbourne, Australia<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcbip2026.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #d95c47; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 24px; margin: 5px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.tcc.co.nz\/ei\/images\/WCBIP26\/WCBIP_2026_Prospectus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #d95c47; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 24px; margin: 5px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\">Sponsorship<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"mailto:wcbip2026@theconferencecompany.com?subject=Enquiry&#038;body=\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #d95c47; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 24px; margin: 5px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\">Contact<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<h1 style=\"color: #d95c47; font-size: 26px; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 20px;\">Save the Date &#8211; WCBIP 2026!<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px;\">The <strong>24th World Congress of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology<\/strong> (WCBIP 2026) will take place 3 &#8211; 6 December 2026 in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #c73963; padding: 30px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 2; min-width: 250px; padding: 10px;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Hosted by the <strong>World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology<\/strong> and the <strong>Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand<\/strong>, this global event will bring together leading experts, innovators, and thought leaders to share cutting-edge research, clinical practices, and advancements in interventional pulmonology.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 150px; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ff9fca253302adcdaf90b782a\/images\/32c0d728-1a05-8097-1439-979effd6c86d.jpeg\" alt=\"WABIP TSANZ\" style=\"max-width: 160px; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 19px;\">\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #d95c47; font-size: 20px; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 15px;\">Earlybird Registrations<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Earlybird registrations are now open. <strong>REGISTER<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/registration\/\">https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/registration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #d95c47; font-size: 20px; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 15px;\">Call for Abstracts<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Abstract submissions will open alongside registrations. Presenting your research at WCBIP 2026 is an incredible opportunity to gain international recognition, receive valuable feedback from leading experts, and contribute to shaping the future of bronchology and interventional pulmonology.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #0d81a6; padding: 30px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 150px; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ff9fca253302adcdaf90b782a\/images\/e78a6532-788b-d9db-94b1-44e4680aef2f.jpeg\" alt=\"130 Years Bronchoscopy\" style=\"max-width: 180px; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 19px;\">\n        <\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 2; min-width: 250px; padding: 10px;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Our theme, &#8220;<strong>Celebrating 130 Years of Bronchoscopy<\/strong>&#8221; highlights the rich history and advancements in the field.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Our Scientific Program Committee is busy shaping an inspiring program featuring leading international experts. You can anticipate a dynamic lineup of sessions, and a variety of hands-on Pre-Congress workshops led by experts in the field on Thursday 3rd December. Mark your calendar!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; font-weight: bold;\">On behalf of the Executive and Scientific Committees, we hope to see you in Melbourne for WCBIP 2026!<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 150px; max-width: 200px; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ff9fca253302adcdaf90b782a\/images\/f5817256-df82-61e7-15da-9dab25558f93.jpg\" alt=\"Prof Dan Steinfort\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 60px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Prof Dan Steinfort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0;\">Congress Co-President<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 150px; max-width: 200px; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ff9fca253302adcdaf90b782a\/images\/2e514c85-60cf-cc55-52e2-e9afa9ec0921.jpg\" alt=\"A\/Prof Arash Badiei\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 60px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>A\/Prof Arash Badiei<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0;\">Congress Co-President<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 150px; max-width: 200px; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ff9fca253302adcdaf90b782a\/images\/ec7a696a-3b13-d1a8-65af-8185a2fd9e51.jpg\" alt=\"Prof Phan Nguyen\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 60px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Prof Phan Nguyen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0;\">Scientific Committee Co-Chair<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 150px; max-width: 200px; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/ff9fca253302adcdaf90b782a\/images\/d1fea347-8e73-e213-bf24-4c650182c592.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Elaine Yap\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 60px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Dr Elaine Yap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; margin: 5px 0;\">Scientific Committee Co-Chair<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #0d81a6; padding: 30px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 20px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Key Dates<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 180px; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>22 January 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\">Earlybird Registration Opens<br \/>Abstract Submission Opens<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 180px; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>25 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\">Abstract Submission Closes<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 180px; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>24 September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\">Earlybird Registration Closes<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">For more information, head to our website or contact The Conference Company<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">W: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcbip2026.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">wcbip2026.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">E: <a href=\"mailto:wcbip2026@theconferencecompany.com\">wcbip2026@theconferencecompany.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">P: 1800 193 405 (within Aus) | +64 9 360 1240 (outside Aus)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; 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