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The Summer Meeting 2026 will open for bookings in March.
The abstract system for the BTS Summer Meeting 2026 is now open. The submission deadline is 23:59 on 16 March 2026.
We welcome abstracts that provide measured improvements to patient care and that highlight multi-professional projects (big and small). We ask that your abstract demonstrates some of the following:
Following a submission and refereeing process, the top 12 abstracts will be selected to compete for a BTS Prize. These short-listed abstracts will be delivered as oral presentations during 2 specific sessions at the Summer Meeting on Thursday 9 July. The presentations will be judged on the day, and prizes will be awarded.
A number of abstracts not selected to compete for a prize will be invited to submit a digital poster, which will be displayed in the exhibition hall and on the conference App.
Abstract template and scoring criteria
The Clinical Grand Round competition has been one of the highlights of the Summer Meeting programme for many years, and it remains a very closely contested event, which enhances the CV of any specialist trainee, nurse or AHP who is shortlisted and/or wins.
The competition is not open to post CCT doctors, but we welcome applications from all other members of the respiratory team, wherever they are based.
The best three submissions, as judged by members of the BTS Education and Training Committee, will be shortlisted and the authors invited to present their cases during the Clinical Grand Round symposium at the Meeting on Thursday, 9 July.
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Early bird rate (27 May, 2pm) |
Standard rate (per day) |
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Members (Category A) |
£120 | £150 |
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Members concessionary (Categories B, C, D or E) |
£50 | £70 |
| Non-member | £240 | £280 |
| Non-members' concessionary* | £90 | £120 |
Non-BTS Member (standard rate)
Please note the standard ‘Non-BTS Member’ rate applies to people in the following job roles/ positions: Eg consultants, GPs, medical trainees ST4 and above, specialty doctors and representatives from pharmaceutical companies.
Non-BTS Member Concessionary rate is offered to any person in the following job roles/ positions:
If you believe that this rate applies to you, please contact us via bookings@brit-thoracic.org.uk for a discount code to use at the time of booking.
Please note BTS reserves the right to request proof of job role/ position if required.
Official Event Accommodation
Our official accommodation partner, MICE Concierge has secured exclusive rates at a selection of nearby hotels and will be on hand to ensure you’re fully looked after - offering dedicated support, group booking options, and the best available rates.
We strongly recommend booking through this official channel, as it is fully supported by the event. Staying in one of the accredited hotels means you’ll be with other attendees — making it easier to network, socialise, and get the most out of your time at the event.
View all exclusive rates and book online
Alternatively, you can contact Jo Cooper at +44 (0)1438 908770 or hello@miceconcierge.com with any questions.
To submit your abstract you will need to login, or register to use the website if you have not done so before, then click the submit button below.SUBMIT ABSTRACT
Bookings will open in February 2026.
All individual bookings need to create an account on our website prior to booking.
If you wish to make a group booking, or book on behalf of someone else, please see the Group Booking information below.
All delegates are asked to read the booking conditions.
The British Thoracic Society gratefully acknowledges sponsorship of all companies who purchase an exhibition stand at the Summer and Winter Meetings. Sponsorship fees have been used directly to support the delivery of the event including the cost of venue hire, audio-visual, catering, and general conference administration. No sponsorship fees are used towards prizes or social events. None of them have any input into the programme content or the planning of the conference. Furthermore, the Society does not allow any sponsored symposia at this event, within the programme, or associated in any way with it. The full list of sponsors and company information may be found in the final programme.
These rates are available to those booking for groups of mininum six people. Groups of five or less are charged at the individual rates.
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Early bird rate (27 May 2pm) |
Standard rate |
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| Registered charity | £90 | £120 |
| All other organisations | £200 | £240 |
To make a group booking or to book on behalf of someone else, contact bookings@brit-thoracic.org.uk.
To exhibit at BTS Meetings and Short Courses, companies must first be accepted as a BTS Approved Exhibitor. For further information, including Exhibitor Prospectuses and floor plans, please see our exhibit at a BTS Meeting page.
Delegates will be given access to the video recordings of the presentations for the days that they have booked.