AirwaysCARE Forum – Berlin 2026
On September 15, 2026, AirwaysCARE will launch its inaugural event in Berlin, marking the beginning of a new international network dedicated to collaboration, education, and innovation in airway and allergy care. The event will start at 16:30 with outstanding sessions and will go in a networking atmosphere with finger food buffet in the evening.
Set in the unique and historic Lecture Hall Ruin of the Berlin Museum of Medical History at the Charité, the event brings together leading experts, early-career researchers, and healthcare professionals in an inspiring environment that connects past and future medical practice.
Designed as a hybrid experience, the event will welcome up to 50 participants onsite in Berlin, while additional AirwaysCARE centres can join virtually from across the network. You can join the AirwaysCARE Forum either onsite in Berlin or online. Please use the registration form below and select your preferred participation option during the registration process.
Date 15.09.2026 I Time 16:30 CEST I Onsite Registration starting 16:00
A Day of Exchange and Insight
The program combines concise scientific input with open, interactive discussion. A series of high-impact keynote mini-lectures will highlight the latest developments in research and clinical practice in airway and allergy diseases.
These sessions will lead into an interactive “Fireside Talk” – a moderated, conversation-style discussion designed to encourage dialogue, questions, and the exchange of real-world experiences. The format emphasizes practical insights, career perspectives, and shared learning in a relaxed, informal setting.
The program combines concise scientific input with open, interactive discussion. A series of high-impact keynote mini-lectures will highlight the latest developments in research and clinical practice in airway and allergy diseases. These sessions will feature internationally renowned experts, including Prof. Dr. Giorgio Walter Canonica and Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Torsten Zuberbier, who will share their perspectives and set the stage for deeper exchange throughout the day.
Scientific Programme
The scientific programme will focus on cutting-edge developments in asthma and airway allergies, covering novel disease mechanisms, emerging therapeutic targets, and innovative treatment approaches. Through expert presentations and interactive discussions, participants will gain insights into current challenges and future directions in airway disease management, while exploring opportunities for collaboration within the AirwaysCARE network.
| Session | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| 16:30 – 17:00 Opening Session Chair: MD, PhD Assoc. Prof. Enrico Heffler | Welcome & Introduction to GA²LEN AirwaysCARE in collaboration with ARIA | Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Torsten Zuberbier Prof. MD, PhD. Jean Bousquet Prof. Dr. Giorgio Walter Canonica |
| 17:00 – 17:20 Scientific Session I Chair: MD PhD, Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn | The Role of TSLP in Asthma and Airway Allergies | Prof. Dr. Mona Al Ahmad |
| 17:20 – 17:40 Scientific Session II Chair: MD PhD, Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn | The Role of Type 2 (T2) Inflammation in Asthma and Airway Allergies | MD, PhD Assoc. Prof. Enrico Heffler |
| 17:40 – 18:00 Scientific Session III Chair: Assist. Prof Dr. Maryam Al-Nesf | Paedriatic Asthma – Primary & Secondary Prevention | Prof. Nikos Papadopoulos |
| 18:00 – 18:20 Scientific Session IV Chair: Prof. Xunliang Tong | Anti-IgE in respiratory diseases: a consolidated target in the biosimilar era | Prof. Dr. Med. J. Christian Virchow |
| 18:20 – 18:40 Scientific Session V Chair: Prof. Dr. Piotr Kuna | Earlier treatment with biologics in respiratory diseases: a new paradigm | Prof. Dr. Giorgio Walter Canonica |
| 18:40 – 19:10 Interactive Session Chair: Prof. Dr. med. Ludger Klimek | Fireside Talk: Practical and Clinical Aspects of the AirwaysCARE Network | Prof. Dr. Giorgio Walter Canonica Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Torsten Zuberbier MD, PhD Assoc. Prof. Enrico Heffler MD PhD, Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn Assist. Prof Dr. Maryam Al-Nesf Prof. Dr. Med. J. Christian Virchow Prof. Nikos Papadopoulos Prof. Dr. Piotr Kuna |
| 19:10 – 21:00 Networking & Collaboration | Meet and Exchange with International Experts during the Networking Reception including finger food buffet |
Building Connections that Matter
Beyond the scientific program, the event places strong emphasis on meaningful networking. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with key opinion leaders and peers in an intimate setting that fosters open conversation and collaboration.
As a pilot event, AirwaysCARE Berlin 2026 is intentionally designed as an intimate and highly interactive experience. It lays the foundation for future expansion, with plans to grow the network, increase participation, and further develop the format in the years to come.
Supporting the Next Generation
A core focus of the AirwaysCARE initiative is to support early-career professionals. The event offers young researchers and clinicians a platform to learn, connect, and become part of a growing international community from an early stage in their careers.
Interdisciplinary and Patient-Centred
The event welcomes professionals from across disciplines, including pulmonology, allergy and immunology, dermatology, pediatrics, and otolaryngology. Patient organizations may also be involved, contributing valuable real-world perspectives and helping to strengthen patient-centred care.
Registration
The AirwaysCARE Forum can be attended onsite in Berlin or online. Please select your preferred participation option within the registration form below.
Registration Fees
| Registration Fee (incl. VAT) | |
| Health Care Professional | Free of charge |
| Patient Organisation | Free of charge |
| Industry Representative | € 150,00 |
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