ELF Patient organisation programme

The European Lung Foundation (ELF) brings together patients and the public with respiratory professionals to positively influence lung health. ELF works all year round with a network of national and European patient organisations who take part in the ERS International Congress.

The aim of having patient organisations at Congress is to:

• Present the patient perspective in scientific and educational sessions
• Promote the role of patient organisations
• Strengthen the European community of respiratory patient organisations
• Encourage professionals to engage with patient organisations
• Promote the wider participation of patients and patient organisations in healthcare worldwide

Patient organisations from across Europe will be located in Hall 9 alongside the ELF stand, and are involved in activities taking place at Congress.

The ELF and Healthy Lungs for Life stand

The ELF and Healthy Lungs for Life stand is located in Hall 9. ELF staff members and patient organisation representatives will be available to talk to.

ELF has put together a varied programme of events that are relevant and interesting for people with lung conditions. See below for details.

ELF Patient Organisation Networking Day (registration now closed) ELF will hold its annual patient organisation networking day in collaboration with the ERS International Congress. The theme for this year is 'Patient Organisations 2030!' with speakers, posters and discussions aiming to help patient organisations develop and achieve their visions for the future. The day will provide patient organisations with the opportunity to learn, share expertise and ideas, and build new collaborations. The event will be held on Saturday, 28 September, 11:15 – 17:30, at IFEMA congress centre in Madrid. It is for members of the ELF patient organisation network and is free to attend. Download the provisional ELF Patient Organisation Networking Day 2019 programme