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Winter Meeting 2025

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The Winter Meeting 2025 will take place from Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 November 2025, at the QEII Centre, London. 

The programme of major symposia, guest lectures and journal clubs is available here.

Book now to join us at the 2025 Winter Meeting.

Abstract submission is now open. Abstracts are invited to a number of categories and will provide a platform to share the most up-to-date advances in respiratory science. 

For FAQs on abstract submission, see here.

For tips on submitting your abstract, see the other important information tab below.

Winter Meeting abstract prizes, awards and opportunities

Once again, we are offering the joint BTS/ A+LUK/ BALR Lecture awards, providing the opportunity for mid-career researchers to present a lecture at the Winter Meeting. The closing date for entries is Thursday 22 May 2025. Find out more about applying for these prestigious awards.

Abstracts can also be entered for a number of other competitions. For further details please see the BTS Medal, Awards and Prizes page

We are working with Thorax Journal to plan for the simultaneous publication of selected manuscripts to coincide with abstract presentation at the Winter Meeting 2025.
Read more details here.

2025 fees

Book by Wednesday 1 October 2025, 2pm for the Early Bird Discount.

 Category

 Early bird rate

 (per day)

 Daily Standard rate

(per day)

 BTS full member (BTS Category A)

£135

£170

 BTS concessionary rate member
 (BTS Categories B, C, D or E)

£70

£90

 Non-BTS member

£250

£300

 Non-BTS member concessionary rate

£105

£125

*The Non-BTS members' concessionary rate is available to non-BTS members who are a member of BALR, ARNS, ACPRC, ARTP, or BPRS nurse and AHP members, or are medical students or registered research students.

To make use of the non-BTS members' concessionary rate, please contact bookings@brit-thoracic.org.uk with proof of your eligibility. This could be a membership receipt or student letter, but must include dates to show active eligibility. You will then receive a discount code to apply in order to get the concessionary rate.

For the line-up of symposia, please read the programme.

MICE Concierge is providing a premium service to ensure all attendees have a seamless and enjoyable experience. As our trusted partner, they offer exclusive accommodation rates at nearby hotels, ensuring both exceptional value and comfort. We highly recommend booking through the official channel, as this service is fully supported by the event. Staying in an accredited hotel allows you to connect with fellow attendees, offering greater opportunities to network and socialise, making the most of your event experience.
 
To view exclusive rates and secure your booking, visit the dedicated accommodation page: BTS Winter Meeting 2025 – Exclusive Accommodation.

For direct assistance, contact Jo Cooper at MICE Concierge on +44 (0) 1438 908770 or email hello@miceconcierge.com, and their team will be happy to help.

Conference Grants

This year funds have been made available to award grants to those whose abstracts receive the highest score. If you wish to apply for a conference grant you must be the first author of the abstract and meet one of the following criteria:

  • Within 5 years of having achieved your PhD
  • Registered for Higher Degree in a relevant subject
  • A doctor in training
  • A nurse, allied health professional, healthcare scientist or other member of the respiratory team

You must also agree to return the grant if you receive funding to attend the Winter Meeting from another source. You will be able to declare your wish to apply for a conference grant when submitting your abstract (If you are submitting this abstract on behalf of a colleague who would meet this criteria, you may tick this box for your colleague to be considered for the grant). This grant is not available to medical students – medical students should opt in for the medical student competition.

BTS is grateful to AstraZeneca and GSK for supporting the conference grants for 2025.

Abstracts

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

How to book

Please book online using the button below.

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 below.

Booking Conditions

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If your group consists of six or more people, you can take advantage of our group booking rates:

Book by Wednesday 1 October 2025, 2pm for the Early Bird Discount.

 Type of organisation

 Early bird rate

 (per day)

 Standard rate

 (per day)
 Registered charity £105 £125
 All other organisations £220 £260


Please contact us on bookings@brit-thoracic.org.uk if you wish to make a group booking.

Groups of five or fewer are not eligible for group booking rates but would be subject to the individual delegate rates. They should book as individuals, and we can invoice as a group or take a card payment over the phone. If you require help with this process, please contact us on 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 2025 Exhibitor Prospectuses, and floor plans, please see our exhibit at a BTS Meeting page.

Tips on submitting your abstract to the Winter Meeting

https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/research-and-innovation/Get-a-research-paper-published

https://library.hee.nhs.uk/learning-academy/learning-zone/writing-for-publication

https://cahpr.csp.org.uk/content/cahpr-top-ten-tips

https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/news/getting-your-work-published