The 8th World Bronchiectasis Conference’s Consumer Program! FREE!!

The 8th World Bronchiectasis Conference’s Consumer Program! FREE!!
July 16th and 17th, 2025

I have to say, I really appreciate that the Australian organizers of the bronchiectasis conference are using the term “consumer” instead of “patient.”

I often say “person with bronchiectasis” because we are people first. Sure, we are patients in a clinical setting, but in the broader context — we are informed individuals, community members, and yes, consumers of healthcare and knowledge.

You might think I’m being overly particular about language, but I respectfully disagree. Words shape how we see ourselves and how others treat us. When organizations choose person-first language, it signals respect and recognition of our full humanity — and that means a lot to me.

Last year, when the World Bronchiectasis Conference was held in Dundee, Scotland, there were two 45-minute summary sessions. This year, the two sessions are each two hours because we asked for more information — and they heard us.

European laws often restrict industry-sponsored content from being shared with non-healthcare professionals. These regulations aim to prevent:

*The off-label promotion of medications or devices to the general public

*Undue influence on public perception of treatments that are not yet fully vetted or approved.

While I understand the intent, I hope this will change in the future.

In the meantime, we can look forward to expanded summary talks. So, let’s sign up to consume what’s sure to be excellent information!

Consumer Session I & II
Four hours of presentations, where conference speakers will present the chosen topics both on-site and online to consumers.

Scheduling:
Wednesday, July 16th
16:00 – 18:00 AEST
(Time Eurozone / Africa / Asia friendly)

Thursday July 17th
09:00 – 11:00 AEST
(Time Americas zone friendly)

Free registration:
http://bronchiectasis-patient.org/2025/wbc/
Happy Monday,
Linda Esposito