Bringing Together Global Experts in Respiratory Medicine
The three-day international medical conference will welcome 1,000+ delegates, feature 30+ speakers and explore the latest advancements in respiratory medicine, thoracic surgery and radiology.
The Qatar Thoracic Society (QTS) under the leadership of its Chairwoman, Dr. Mona Hassan Al Langawi, is set to host its 2nd Qatar International Thoracic Conference (QITC 2026) from 3–5 December 2026 in Doha, bringing together leading international and regional medical experts, healthcare professionals, researchers and industry representatives to advance knowledge, collaboration and innovation in thoracic and respiratory medicine.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2024, which welcomed approximately 500 participants, QITC 2026 aims to expand its regional and international reach, with more than 1,000 attendees and over 30 distinguished speakers expected to participate.
The conference will feature a comprehensive three-day scientific program designed to address emerging developments and clinical advancements across Respiratory Medicine, Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Radiology. The program will include keynote lecture from Mr. Fahad Badar, Qatar’s own mountaineer and the first Arab to summit both Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in a single expedition, and scientific sessions, expert-led panel discussions, interactive clinical case presentations, practical pre-conference workshops and opportunities for professional networking.
It will also feature specialized pre-conference workshops and day 1 conference sessions on the 3rd December at the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre, operated by Hamad Medical Corporation. These include hands-on sessions covering transbronchial cryobiopsy techniques, thoracic CT interpretation and spirometry. This will be followed by panel discussions featuring topics such as Sleep Medicine: Cardiometabolic Impact, Innovation and Future Therapies and much more.
The main conference sessions, continuing the 4 and 5 December, will take place at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, providing a platform for international knowledge exchange, professional engagement and industry participation.
Among the distinguished international faculty featured in the program are experts from the United Kingdom, Germany, Türkiye, the United States, Saudi Arabia and other countries, alongside leading Qatari and regional specialists. Their contributions will provide delegates with valuable perspectives on evolving clinical practices, research developments and emerging approaches to the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of thoracic diseases.
Advancing Medical Knowledge Through Collaboration
Through QITC 2026, the Qatar Thoracic Society continues its commitment to raising the standards of respiratory healthcare across Qatar and the wider GCC. The conference aims to strengthen professional and institutional collaborations, promote scientific research, support continuing medical education and encourage the adoption of best practices in thoracic disease prevention and patient care.
The conference is under accreditation for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with approximately 17.75 CPD credit hours indicated in the conference program. It is also approved by Mecomed, reinforcing its commitment to ethical practices and standards within the sector across the Middle East and Africa.
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