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ERS Congress 2027

The European Respiratory Society’s ERS Congress 2027 opens in Milan on 11 September 2027 and covers the breadth of respiratory medicine and science. This guide outlines areas consistent with the congress scope, readiness checks for abstracts and clinical cases, and what to consider within the first-round submission window of 1 December 2026 to 4 February 2027 (23:59 CET).

Pubrica InsightsEditorial team, reviewed by a subject specialist
Next deadline
4 February 2027
Last checked
10 November 2026
Organiser
European Respiratory Society
Sources
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Key dates

Abstract deadline
4 February 2027
Full paper deadline
Abstracts only, or not stated
Conference dates
11 September 2027
Details last checked
10 November 2026
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About the conference

Conference
ERS Congress 2027
Organiser
European Respiratory Society
Venue
Milan, Italy
Scope
The ERS annual respiratory medicine congress; the free first-round abstract and clinical case window runs 1 December 2026 to 4 February 2027 (23:59 CET), followed by later late-breaking and RCT rounds.
Submission types
Abstracts; confirm formats and word limits on the official page

Topics consistent with the programme

  • Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis
  • Respiratory infections, including tuberculosis and pneumonia
  • Lung cancer diagnosis and management from a respiratory perspective
  • Sleep-disordered breathing, respiratory physiology and lung function testing
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory nursing and long-term respiratory care

Based on the published scope; the official page sets out the full themes and requirements.

Is your work a fit? Check before you submit

  1. The work addresses respiratory medicine, physiology or related science.
  2. The abstract or clinical case reports original findings with a clear design and conclusion.
  3. Patient data are reported with appropriate ethical approval and consent.
  4. The submission type, whether abstract or clinical case, and its rules have been confirmed on the official submission page.
  5. The abstract is complete, approved by all co-authors and submitted before 4 February 2027 at 23:59 CET, or within a later late-breaking or RCT round if eligible.

Why This Conference Matters

The ERS Congress is a major international meeting for respiratory specialists, bringing together clinicians, scientists, allied health professionals and trainees. Chronic respiratory diseases remain a leading cause of illness worldwide, and developments in biologic therapies, imaging and digital health are changing practice. Presenting at the congress gives authors visibility among a large, multidisciplinary respiratory audience and opportunities to discuss their work with peers.

Who Should Submit

Academic backgrounds

  • Respiratory medicine
  • Respiratory physiology
  • Thoracic imaging
  • Allied respiratory health and physiotherapy
  • Epidemiology

Institutions and sectors

  • University hospitals and respiratory departments
  • Research institutes in lung health
  • Pharmaceutical and medical device companies
  • Primary care and community respiratory services

What Reviewers Typically Value

  1. Original data with clear relevance to diagnosis, treatment or prevention of respiratory disease.
  2. Sound methods and transparent reporting of results.
  3. Clinical cases that offer educational value or highlight unusual presentations.
  4. Findings that may inform guidelines, services or further research.

Ideas You Could Develop

Biologic therapy outcomes in severe asthmaA real-world cohort study comparing exacerbation rates and lung function across biologic treatments for severe asthma.
Home-based pulmonary rehabilitationA trial evaluating a remotely supported rehabilitation programme for people with COPD.
Early detection of pulmonary fibrosisA study assessing imaging or biomarker approaches for identifying early interstitial lung abnormalities.

Your Plan to the Deadline

A suggested schedule working back from 4 February 2027. Adjust it to the stage your work has reached.

  1. By 24 Dec 2026

    Open the official call for abstracts; confirm the tracks, word limit, format and author rules.

  2. By 7 Jan 2027

    Agree the key result, the authors and the presenting author.

  3. By 21 Jan 2027

    Draft the structured abstract to the word limit, with results stated as numbers.

  4. By 28 Jan 2027

    Circulate to co-authors and an independent reader; revise.

  5. By 2 Feb 2027

    Final checks: title, author affiliations, conflicts of interest and track selection.

  6. By 4 Feb 2027

    Submit through the official abstract system before the deadline.

What you gain

  • Feedback from peers working on the same questions.
  • A citable abstract or proceedings paper.
  • Contacts for collaboration, employment and future funding.
  • A step towards a full journal article.

What happens after you submit

  1. Acknowledgement: the abstract system confirms receipt; keep the submission number.
  2. Review: the scientific committee scores abstracts against the track criteria.
  3. Decision: accepted abstracts are assigned to an oral, poster or e-poster session.
  4. Registration: presenting authors usually must register by a stated date.
  5. Publication: accepted abstracts or papers may appear in the conference proceedings or journal supplement.

What the Organisers Are Looking For

The ERS invites abstracts and clinical cases across respiratory medicine and science. Organisers are likely to look for original, well-reported work with clinical or scientific relevance. The first-round window is free and runs from 1 December 2026 to 4 February 2027, followed by later late-breaking and RCT rounds. Authors should confirm categories and rules on the official submission page.

Read the official pageThis guide summarises the opportunity. Confirm deadlines, eligibility and requirements on the official page before you plan your work, and record the date you checked it.Open the official page

Expert help

How Pubrica Can Help

Pubrica’s subject specialists can help you prepare the abstract, full paper, poster or slides, planned back from the deadline. You remain the author of your work.

Abstract writingA structured abstract written to the conference’s word limit and format. Full paper writingFull conference papers written to the proceedings template. Poster preparationScientific posters designed to the conference’s size and layout rules. Presentation slidesOral presentation slides prepared for the allotted time. Editing and proofreadingSubject-specialist editing of abstracts and papers before submission. BiostatisticsStatistical analysis and review of results.
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FAQs

Questions Researchers Ask

The next published deadline is 4 February 2027. Dates can change, so confirm them on the official page before you plan your work.

Abstracts generally suit original research findings, while clinical cases suit individual patient presentations of educational value. Authors unsure which format applies should review the guidance on the official ERS submission page before the first-round deadline.

The official page lists abstract submission; check it for any full paper or proceedings option.

Yes. Pubrica’s specialists can review, write, edit and format your abstract, paper, poster or slides. You remain the author and the person responsible for the submission.

Sources

  1. European Respiratory Society. (2026). ERS Congress 2027. Retrieved 10 November 2026, from https://www.ersnet.org/congress-and-events/congress/abstract-and-clinical-case-submission/

How to cite this page

Pubrica Insights. (2026). ERS Congress 2027. Pubrica. https://pubrica.com/insights/calls-and-conferences/ers-congress-2027/

  • Respiratory medicine
  • ERS 2027
  • Pulmonology
  • Milan
  • Abstracts

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