The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress 2025 will take place from 27 September to 1 October 2025. It will be a hybrid conference, with the option to participate either online or in person in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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The ERS Congress is an annual conference. It brings together the world’s respiratory experts to present and discuss the latest scientific and clinical advances across the entire field of respiratory medicine. For more information about the ERS Congress programme, visit the ERS Congress website.
Each year, the European Lung Foundation (ELF) organises events at the Congress to help patients and their organisations get involved. The full schedule of ELF events will be shared on our website once confirmed.
The European Lung Foundation (ELF) is committed to ensuring that patient organisations and patient representatives have the opportunity to attend the ERS Congress and contribute their valuable expertise to the programme. We are delighted to once again welcome patient representatives from a wide range of countries, organisations and lung conditions.
To make the Congress more affordable and accessible, ERS and ELF offer a special registration category with reduced fees for patient organisations and their representatives. This is especially helpful for organisations bringing multiple members. If you are a member of an ELF Patient Advisory Committee (PAC) or a Patient Advisory Group (PAG), you will receive extra benefits, please contact a member of the ELF team to learn more.
The discounted registration rate is available to patients, carers, paid staff and volunteers who work with a respiratory patient organisation. The organisation must be part of the ELF Patient Organisation Network, which is free to join. New patient organisations can easily join the network here.
There are two main options for patient representatives:
All patient representatives, PAG and PAC members wishing to attend the Congress should complete our application form. We will contact you about the next steps in your registration. If you have any questions about your application, please contact us.
ELF aims to support a wide range of patient organisations in attending the ERS Congress, helping them benefit from opportunities to network, hear the latest research and showcase their activities. Patient organisations can apply for one of our bursaries to help cover the cost of travel and accommodation to attend the Congress in Amsterdam.
Organisations can apply for one of the following two types of bursary:
€350 bursary:
€800 bursary:
Am I eligible for a travel bursary?
To apply for a travel bursary, organisations must meet the following eligibility criteria:
To reflect the global nature of the Congress this year, up to 5 travel bursaries will also be awarded to national patient organisations based outside of Europe.
We recognise the financial challenges faced by voluntary sector organisations and aim to prioritise bursaries for those most in need. During the application process, you will be asked to provide information about your organisation’s annual income, the number of paid staff, and whether it is your organisation’s first time attending the ERS Congress.
Application deadline: Monday 16 June 2025. We cannot accept applications after this date.
Notification of outcome: All applicants will be informed whether they have been awarded a bursary by Friday 27 June 2025.
Bursary distribution: Successful applicants will receive their bursary via pre-paid Mastercard during the ERS Congress or via bank transfer after the event.
The ELF Patient Organisation Networking Day is an opportunity for members of the ELF Patient Organisation Network to connect, share knowledge and explore current challenges in respiratory health. The 2025 event will take place on Saturday 27 September with the theme “Improving respiratory health – thinking globally, acting locally”.
This event offers a space to reflect on important topics and issues impacting respiratory health and to learn from organisations that are responding in innovative ways, from local initiatives to national and international campaigns.
Learn moreAt the ERS Congress 2025, we are committed to ensuring that patients are not just present but actively involved in shaping discussions, sharing insights and influencing the future of respiratory healthcare. Each year, we look for new and innovative ways to increase patient participation, both in person and online. This year, there are more opportunities than ever for patient representatives to be part of the programme:
Pictured: John Solheim speaking at ERS Congress 2024
Wednesday Workshops at ERS Congress 2025
We are excited to bring back the ‘Community Space’ in the World Village at the ERS Congress 2025. This will be a special area for patient organisations to connect, share their work and discuss key topics with Congress attendees.
Opening Hours: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00
This space will also include special networking hours where attendees can meet the ELF team, ELF Council and Patient Advisory Committee members.
The Healthy Lungs for Life campaign will join us in Amsterdam. Click the boxes below to learn more.
We are excited to partner with Longfonds (Lung Foundation Netherlands), a local leader in lung health initiatives, to bring the Healthy Lungs for Life campaign in the Netherlands in 2025. Learn more about the activities here.
Join us as we ‘Take the Active Option’ at Congress and take part in a 5km run or 2.5km walk to raise money for the Healthy Lungs for Life campaign!
