Join Us at the International Particpants Center - A Global Hub for Collaboration

The International Participants Center (IPC) is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for attendees from around the world who share a passion for advancing global respiratory health. Whether you are traveling from abroad or based in the U.S., the IPC offers a dynamic space for networking, collaboration, and professional growth.

Designed to facilitate meaningful connections, the IPC provides a place to meet colleagues, engage in discussions, and recharge between sessions. Attendees can also benefit from Studio Talks, which offer expert insights into pressing global health topics.

Explore the Global Respiratory Community at the IPC

The Global Respiratory Community, located adjacent to the International Participants Center (IPC), will feature 15 leading international respiratory societies that share ATS’s mission of improving lung health worldwide. This dedicated space provides a unique opportunity to engage with global experts, foster collaborations, and learn about advancements in respiratory medicine across different regions.

Participating Societies in 2025

• North America
  • American College of Chest Physicians – (CHEST) – United States
  • Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) – Canada
• Latin America
  • Asociación Argentina de Medicina Respiratoria (AAMR) – Argentina
  • Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax (ALAT) – Latin America
  • Brazilian Thoracic Society (SBPT) – Brazil
  • Sociedad Mexicana de Neumología y Cirugía de Tórax (SMNyCT) – Mexico
• Asia-Pacific
  • Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) – Asia-Pacific
  • Indian Chest Society (ICS) – India · Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP)
  • International Society for Respiratory Diseases (ISRD)
  • Philippines · The Japanese Respiratory Society (JRS) – Japan
  • The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (KATRD) – South Korea
  • The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) – Australia
• Europe & Middle East
  • European Respiratory Society (ERS) – Switzerland
  • International Society for Aerosols in Medicine (ISAM) – Germany
  • The Italian Society for Pediatric Respiratory Diseases (SIMRI) – Italy
  • Turkish Thoracic Society (TTS) – Türkiye
• Africa
  • Egyptian Pediatric Pulmonology Society (EPPS)
  • Egyptian Scientific Society of Bronchology (ESSB)
  • Pan African Thoracic Society (PATS) – Africa

This year’s Global Respiratory Community offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with international colleagues and exchange ideas that drive the future of respiratory health. We warmly invite you to visit and be part of this global network dedicated to advancing lung health across all regions.