{"id":2693,"date":"2026-06-11T11:52:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T02:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wabip.com\/?p=2693"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:54:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T02:54:16","slug":"wcbip-2026-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wabip.com\/es\/news\/wcbip-2026-program\/","title":{"rendered":"WCBIP 2026 Melbourne: Program Overview &#038; Hands-On Workshops Released!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p>    <!-- Header Banner Image --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wabip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1top_hero.jpg\" alt=\"WCBIP 2026 Melbourne Australia\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\" \/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Main Titles & Logo --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color: #d35e45; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\">\n            World Congress of Bronchology and<br \/>Interventional Pulmonology 2026<br \/>\n        <\/h1>\n<p>        <a href=\"http:\/\/wabip.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wabip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9wab.png\" alt=\"WABIP Logo\" style=\"width: 214px; height: auto; display: block;\" \/><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #28b2cc; font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\">\n            3 \u2013 6 December 2026 | Melbourne, Australia<br \/>\n        <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Quick Links (Buttons) --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: #1e82a5; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 30px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px;\">Register<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: #1e82a5; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 30px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px;\">Workshops<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: #1e82a5; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 30px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 25px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px;\">Tours<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Program Overview Section --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 0 20px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #28b2cc; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Program Overview Announced<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 14px;\">The Scientific Program Committee is excited to reveal the overview of sessions taking place at the World Congress of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology 2026!<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 14px;\">Stay tuned for a full release of the program including our lineup of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/speakers\/\" style=\"color: #b23a50; text-decoration: none;\">international speakers<\/a><\/strong>. The Committee is curating a diverse array of presentations that will showcase the latest advancements, research, and clinical practices in the field.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/program\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: #1e82a5; color: #ffffff; padding: 15px 30px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; display: inline-block; font-size: 18px;\">View the Program Overview<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Workshops Highlight Block --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #d35e45; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Pre-Congress Workshops Released<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Pre-Congress Workshops on Thursday 3 December are now available during Congress registration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Practical workshops offer hands-on training<\/strong> for emerging and experienced interventional pulmonologists wishing to enhance their skills in advanced bronchoscopy and pleural procedures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the <strong>world\u2019s leading IP experts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Places are highly limited register now to avoid missing out.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 30px;\">View the <a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/workshops\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">website for the list of workshops<\/a>, including faculty and learning objective details.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: #1e82a5; color: #ffffff; padding: 15px 40px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 18px; display: inline-block;\">Register Now!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Beach Image --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wabip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2melb.jpg\" alt=\"Melbourne Beach\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Tours Section --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 0 20px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #28b2cc; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Enhance your Congress experience with exclusive<br \/>tours or explore Victoria!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>This Is Melbourne Experiences<\/strong> is a Food-Tourism Operator \u2013 providing experiential adventure, through the \u2018lens\u2019 of exceptional food. Every tour experience captures the essence of Melbourne &#038; Victoria \u2013 its people, diverse history &#038; exploding culinary scene.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Extragreen Holidays<\/strong> is a travel and tourism operator \u2013 delivering immersive, all-inclusive experiences across Australia and beyond. Every journey is thoughtfully curated to showcase the very best of each destination \u2013 its landscapes, culture, history, and local character \u2013 brought to life through expertly guided tours and seamless travel services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Bookings for Congress attendees are now open!<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/wcbip2026.com\/tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: #1e82a5; color: #ffffff; padding: 15px 30px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; display: inline-block; font-size: 18px;\">View more tour information<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Coastline Image --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wabip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3aus.jpg\" alt=\"Twelve Apostles Coastline\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Committee Section --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 0 20px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 30px;\">On behalf of the Executive and Scientific Committees, we hope to see you in Melbourne for WCBIP 2026!<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; max-width: 160px;\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wabip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4dste.jpg\" alt=\"Prof Dan Steinfort\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 15px;\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\n                    <strong>Prof Dan Steinfort<\/strong><br \/>\n                    Congress Co-President\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; max-width: 160px;\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wabip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5ara.jpg\" alt=\"A\/Prof Arash Badiei\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 15px;\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\n                    <strong>A\/Prof Arash Badiei<\/strong><br \/>\n                    Congress Co-President\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; max-width: 160px;\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wabip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6pha.jpg\" alt=\"Prof Phan Nguyen\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 15px;\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\n                    <strong>Prof Phan Nguyen<\/strong><br \/>\n                    Scientific Committee<br \/>Co-Chair\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; max-width: 160px;\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wabip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7ela.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Elaine Yap\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 15px;\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\n                    <strong>Dr Elaine Yap<\/strong><br \/>\n                    Scientific Committee<br \/>Co-Chair\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Key Dates Block --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #2a84a9; color: #ffffff; 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