24th World Congress of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WCBIP 2026)
03 Dec 2026 – 06 Dec 2026 · Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia · In-Person
The 24th World Congress of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WCBIP 2026) brings the global interventional pulmonology community to Melbourne, Australia from 3 – 6 December 2026. Hosted by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) in partnership with the World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP).
Congress Theme
Celebrating 130 Years of Bronchoscopy: A Glorious Past, An Exciting Future.
Congress Leadership
- Co-Presidents: Prof Dan Steinfort · A/Prof Arash Badiei
- Scientific Committee Co-Chairs: Prof Phan Nguyen · Dr Elaine Yap
- Executive Committee: David Fielding, Tracy Leong, Lauren Troy, Jonathan Williamson
Program Structure (4 Days, 6 Tracks)
- Thursday 3 Dec: Morning & Afternoon Hands-on Workshops · Opening Ceremony · Welcome Reception
- Friday 4 Dec: Plenary Opening — 130 Years of Bronchoscopy · Scientific Tracks 1–6
- Saturday 5 Dec: Full scientific program · Industry Symposia · Poster Sessions
- Sunday 6 Dec: Closing Plenary
Hands-On Workshops (Day 1) — international faculty-led, with simulators and animal models:
- Bronchial Bleeding Management — bleeding prevention, bronchial blockers, cryoprobe (1.7 mm) on animal models
- Endobronchial Valves for BLVR + Persistent Air Leak — Faculty Leads: Phan Nguyen, Elaine Yap · Intl: Dirk-Jan Slebos, Karin Klooster (NL)
- Introductory Bronchoscopy — Faculty Lead: Jonathan Williamson · Intl: Suveer Singh (UK)
- Pleural: Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) + USS-guided Pleural Biopsy — Faculty Leads: Nicola Smith, Vineeth George · Intl: Steve Walker (UK)
- Bronchial Branch Mapping — Faculty Leads: David Manners, Gerard Olive · Intl: Noriaki Kurimoto (Japan), Sze Shyang Kho (Malaysia)
- Pulmonology-performed Nasendoscopy (VCD/ILO) — Faculty Leads: Paul Leong, Phil Bardin
- Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy — Faculty Leads: Taj Saghaie, David Fielding, Farzad Bashirzadeh · Intl: Cat Oberg, Kyle Hogarth (USA)
- Linear EBUS-TBNA + Mediastinal Node Cryobiopsy — Faculty Leads: Tracy Leong, Nicole Hersch · Intl: Felix Herth (Germany)
- Rigid Bronchoscopy + Stent Insertion — Faculty Lead: Paul Lilburn · Intl: Nicholas Guibert
- Medical Thoracoscopy — Faculty Lead: Sanjeevan Muruganandan
Call for Abstracts
Abstract submissions are now closed. Presenting authors must register by 30 September 2026 for inclusion in the final program. Submissions used the official WCBIP26 abstract template (300-word limit, optional supporting video).
Why Attend
World Congress-level showcase for cutting-edge interventional pulmonology: robotic bronchoscopy, advanced EBUS, BLVR, cryobiopsy, rigid bronchoscopy, pleural interventions, navigation platforms, and mediastinal staging — with extensive hands-on workshops and direct access to the world's leading faculty.
Venue
Melbourne, Australia — easily reached via Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Conference website: wcbip2026.com
