CONGRESS GUIDE ERSCONGRESS.ORG ERS PARIS 2018 WELCOME FROM THE ERS PRESIDENT ■ WELCOME FROM THE ERS PRESIDENT MINA GAGA “The 28th ERS International Congress is taking place in Paris this year and I am looking forward to enjoying the experience; the Congress is the biggest in respiratory medicine, it is a forum to get updated with the latest studies in the field, to meet peers and key opinion leaders, to enjoy the many educational sessions and to be part of this exciting and productive atmosphere, in a great congress centre and an historic and alluring city. “This event is the result of many months of hard work. The ERS Science and Education Councils have worked tirelessly alongside ERS Officers to develop a programme of sessions and activities which not only represent the latest in respiratory medicine and science but also cater to the varied needs of our growing membership and wider community. This year’s programme, as in the past, has something for clinicians, scientists and allied health professionals: live and hands-on sessions, grand rounds, meet- Professor Mina Gaga the-expert seminars, new scientific evidence and, ERS PRESIDENT very importantly, the opportunity to meet with colleagues and to network. “Networking is always a very big pull for our Congress; with over 22,000 delegates regularly in attendance, it is rightly seen as the place to be and to meet up with colleagues and peers from all over the world. It can be the catalyst for new collaborations and forming networks and this helps the advancement of knowledge and science and also helps our members’ careers. Having the opportunity and the proper space to share ideas and knowledge and discuss issues and experiences plays a significant role in fulfilling our own personal goals of becoming better and feeling part of a productive and energetic community, it also helps reach the ultimate goal of better respiratory health across Europe and worldwide. “I am looking forward to being in Paris – to welcome you all to what I know will be the respiratory event of the year, and to participate, absorb the knowledge being shared over the five-day period and enjoy the atmosphere. As the current ERS President, I am so very proud to be celebrating my presidency with this prestigious event! I would like to thank our officers and our members and importantly, all the ERS staff and departments who play a key role in bringing this big and complex event to life and who continue to do an excellent job year by year.” 2 ERS PARIS 2018 WELCOME FROM THE CONGRESS CHAIRS ■ WELCOME FROM THE CONGRESS CHAIRS Welcome to Paris 2018! We are delighted to welcome friends and colleagues to our home city of Paris for the ERS International Congress 2018. Paris is a fitting choice for the largest respiratory meeting in the world as it is an important scientific centre in Europe; think René Descartes, Pierre and Marie Curie, the Sorbonne University, the freedom of thinking (les Lumières) and revolutionary ideas. Paris is certainly one of the most interesting cities in Europe and worldwide. People from all over the world travel to Paris to discover and experience the French way of life. Only a few cities on earth Prof. Anh-Tuan Dinh-Xuan capture the imaginations and hearts like Paris. CONGRESS CHAIR Paris is the city of love, inspiration, art and fashion. It is a wonderful combination of historic, modern, romantic, intellectual, grandiose and elegantly understated. The nightlife and warm atmosphere are welcoming and will make you feel at home. The French capital has fascinating architecture in abundance, not least the iconic Eiffel Tower. It has a huge number of museums which house some of the world’s most important artworks. Artistic vibrancy resonates throughout the city. It would take a lifetime to fully experience the Louvre, home to the world’s most diverse and extensive collection of pre-20th century art, not to mention the many other Museums nearby, such as the Orsay, Rodin, and the Musée du quai Branly. Prof. Nicolas Roche CONGRESS CO-CHAIR Paris is the largest city in France and is located in the northwest region. It sits on the banks of the Seine River and has a population of approximately 2,315,000. Covering key topics in respiratory medicine from across the spectrum of disease areas including TB, lung cancer, chronic and acute respiratory failure, sleep breathing disorders, interstitial lung diseases, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, COPD and asthma, amongst others, the Congress programme is set to deliver the best advances in both science and education. This Congress will specifically highlight the importance of environment in respiratory health and focus on the need to personalise medicine in the respiratory arena. Special attention will also be paid to our interactions with microorganisms in our environment as well as those that live in peace within our organism. We look forward to welcoming you to the ERS International Congress where we will continue our mission to promote lung health and drive standards in respiratory medicine, in close partnership with national societies, patient organisations, and various institutions all over Europe and beyond. 3 ERS PARIS 2018 ■ PRACTICAL INFORMATION A-Z Catering Insurance and disclaimer No official lunches will be provided for Congress The European Respiratory Society (ERS), Paris Expo Porte participants but there will be a number of lunch facilities de Versailles, Interplan, the registration partner and all around the Congress centre, including cafeterias, other Congress partners accept no liability for injuries restaurants, bars and several coffee/snack points. and/or losses of whatever nature incurred by participants The official catering partner is not confirmed yet. and/or accompanying persons, nor for loss or damage to their luggage and/or personal belongings. Please check the Childcare validity of your own insurance. Please note that no childcare service will be provided in Paris. Registration Congrex Switzerland Ltd Congress partners Peter Merian-Strasse 80 Venue CH-4002 Basel Paris Expo Porte de Versailles Tel: +41 61 686 77 77, Fax: +41 61 686 77 88 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris e-mail: [email protected] Accommodation Transportation cards B Network The transportation card will not be offered for the ERS Rue Royale 20 International Congress 2018. However, it can be purchased 75008 Paris in advance when registering for the Congress or on-site at France the dedicated desks. Tel : +33 158 162 011 Further information and prices will be available when e-mail: [email protected] registration opens in April 2018. Find out how to make individual and group accommodation bookings Dates and opening hours Date Congress Registration Speakers’ ERS Evening Exhibition Centre preview Sessions Symposia Room Saturday, 15 07:00-21:00 07:00-18:15 07:30-17:30 09:30-17:30* September Sunday, 16 06:30-19:30 06:30-17:30 07:30-17:30 07:00-16:45 17:15-19:15 09:00-17:00 September Monday, 17 06:30-19:30 06:30-17:30 07:30-17:30 07:00-16:45 17:15-19:15 09:00-17:00 September Tuesday, 18 06:30-19:30 06:30-17:30 07:30-17:30 07:00-16:45 17:15-19:15 09:00-17:00 September Wednesday, 19 06:30-13:30* 06:30-14:00 08:00-11:00 08:30-12:45 09:00-12:00 September *All times are subject to change 4 ERS PARIS 2018 MAPS ■ CONGRESS MAP 5 ERS PARIS 2018 MAPS ■ WORLD VILLAGE MAP WORD VILLAGE THEATRE 60 1 REGIONAL 59 3 58 2 SOCIETIES 57 6 I-II 56 5 55 4 54 9 LIVE ERS 53 52 @ 7 8 STUDIO 51 12 F 49 10 D 50 11 REGIONAL E SOCIETIES 48 15 PATIENT 46 13 III-IV ORGS 47 14 C A B NATIONAL SOCIETIES 45 18 43 16 44 17 REGIONAL SOCIETIES 42 21 40 19 V-VI 41 20 39 37 22 24 38 23 34 25 36 27 35 26 ELF/HLFL 31 28 PRIVATE 33 30 MEETING 32 29 AREA ERS BOOKSHOP 6 ERS PARIS 2018 MAPS ■ ERS WORLD VILLAGE SOCIETIES LIST National / Affiliated Societies Regional Societies Desk Society Country/Region Stand Society Country/ Nb number Region 1 EKS Estonia I The Union Worlwide 2 TTS Turkey II PATS Africa 3 LSPA Lithuania III APSR Asia 4 LSLP Latvia 5 MRS Macedonia IV CHEST USA 6 BRS Bulgaria V ATS USA 7 HPRS Greece VI ALAT South America 9 HTS Greece 9 TRS Turkey International Societies 10 ISP Israel Desk Society Country/Region 11 ESCDT Egypt Nb 12 EPPS Egypt 33 ISAM Worldwide 13 KTS Kyrgyzstan 14 NRITLD Iran European Societies 15 ICS India Desk Society Country/Region 16 STMRA Tunisia Nb 17 SATS South Africa 18 SLP Lebanon 34 EAACI Europe 19 SLCP Sri Lanka 35 ESSD Europe 20 PCCP Philippines 21 TSPCCM Taiwan European projects / Diseases Groups 22 KATRD South Korea Desk Society Country/ 23 CACP China Nb Region 24 CTS China 36 ENSP Europe 25 JRS Japan 26 SERCHILE Chile Patient organisations 27 TSANZ Australia/ New Zealand Desk Society Country/ 28 SBPT Brazil Ref. Region 29 AAMR Argentina 30 ASSOBRAFIR Brazil A Österreichische Austria Lungenunion 31 SPeN Peru 32 CTS Canada B Fédération française des France 37 SPLF France and Francophone associations et amicales countries de malades insuffisants ou 38 SGP Switzerland handicapés respiratoires 39 ANTADIR France C European Federation of Europe 40 ÖGP/ASP Austria Allergy and Airways Diseases 41 DGP Germany Patient Associations 42 DZL Germany D FreshAir Europe 44 BTS UK E Lovexair Foundation Spain 45 ITS Ireland F Associação de Portugal 45 ARTP UK Transplantados Pulmonares 46 BVP-SBP Belgium de Portugal 46 SLMF Sweden ELF ApneuVereniging Belgium 48 AIPO Italy Stand Vlaanderen 49 SIP Italy ELF Asociación Nacional de Spain 50 SIMRI Italy Stand Enfermos de Sarcoidosis 51 SPP Portugal 52 SEPAR Spain ELF Association For The Fight Poland 53 CPFS Czech Republic Stand Against Lung Cancer in 54 PTChP Poland Poland 55 MTT Hungary ELF Association Pierre Enjalran France 56 RSS Serbia Stand Fibrose Pulmonaire 57 CRS-CMA Croatia Idiopathique 58 SRS Serbia ELF Associazione Apnoici Italiani Italy 59 SRP Romania Stand onlus 60 RRS Russia 7 ERS PARIS 2018 ELF Associazione Respirando Italy ELF Longfonds Netherlands Stand Stand ELF Associazione Respiriamo Italy ELF Lung Cancer Europe Europe Stand Insieme Onlus Stand ELF Asthma Society of Ireland Ireland ELF Morbus Osler Selbsthilfe e.V.