Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - GOLD

10/09/2026

GOLD 2026 is just weeks away.

Join leading pulmonary experts on November 5-6 in Philadelphia or virtually for a first look at the insights shaping the 2027 GOLD Report. Attendees can earn up to 13 CME/CE credits over two days while engaging with the latest developments in COPD management and care.

Seats are filling quickly. Register today: https://bit.ly/4sA1jqD

09/28/2026

If COPD care is part of your practice, make plans now to join us at the 2026 GOLD International COPD Conference.

Why should GOLD 2026 be on your calendar?

- The world's largest conference dedicated exclusively to COPD care

- Hear the latest research directly from leading investigators

- Be among the first to learn what's new in the 2027 GOLD Report

- Connect with a global community of COPD clinicians and researchers

- Gain practical insights you can immediately apply to improve patient outcomes

- Explore NEW pre-conference sessions designed for primary care providers, physician associates, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners

- Experience Philadelphia—recognized as one of the world's top destinations to visit in 2026

With our biggest conference yet, now is the time to reserve your place among the leaders shaping the future of COPD care.

November 5 - 6 | Pennsylvania Convention Center

Register here: https://bit.ly/4sA1jqD

09/25/2026

Healthy lungs need protecting throughout life.

Prevention is an important part of maintaining lung health — from vaccination and reducing exposure to to***co smoke and air pollution, to taking part in appropriate screening and acting early when symptoms appear.

Regular physical activity, healthier environments and access to the right care all have a role to play.

Looking after our lungs isn’t something to think about only when there is a problem. Proactive prevention can help protect lung health throughout life.

Forum of International Respiratory Societies - FIRS

08/31/2026

Many barriers to access NCD medicines, diagnostics and devices are political & systemic. They are not inevitable. 💪We have tools to , improve availability, affordability & financial protection of people no matter where they live. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Advancing_NCD_Access

NCD Alliance

08/25/2026

Early Bird pricing for the 2026 GOLD International COPD Conference ends September 1.

Join leading pulmonologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world for two days of cutting-edge education and the latest advances in COPD care.

Why attend GOLD 2026?
-Learn from world-renowned COPD experts and leading researchers.
-Get exclusive early access to the 2027 GOLD Report and its clinical recommendations.
-Connect with colleagues who are shaping the future of COPD care.

Register before September 1 to lock in Early Bird savings and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4sA1jqD

November 5 - 6 | Pennsylvania Convention Center
Presented by the Temple Lung Center and the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)

07/19/2026

Sneak Peek at one of the Most Anticipated Sessions at the 2026 GOLD International COPD Conference! Join leading voices in the field to discuss “Moving to a Proactive Approach to the Diagnosis, Assessment and Management of COPD.”

Speakers include:

· Pioneering COPD researcher and GOLD board chair Alvar Agustí of the University of Barcelona, addressing “The Underdiagnosis Gap of COPD”

· Respirologist and Director of the Canadian Respiratory Research Network Shawn Aaron, on “Identifying Individuals in the Community With COPD”

· Leading COPD researcher and GOLD board member David Halpin of the University of Exeter on “One Exacerbation is One Too Many,” covering new GOLD guidelines

· COPD pharmacology researcher at the University of Manchester Dave Singh speaking on “Defining Disease Stability”

As the largest COPD conference in the world, GOLD is where you hear directly from experts and leave with insights you can bring back to your practice and apply immediately to improve patient outcomes.

Last year’s conference sold out, so don’t wait!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4sA1jqD

November 5 - 6 | Pennsylvania Convention Center

Presented by the Temple Lung Center at Temple Health and the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)

06/18/2026

Join us at the 2026 GOLD International COPD Conference! November 5 - 6 | Pennsylvania Convention Center

Deepen your COPD expertise at a world-class clinical meeting, and take part in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of America’s 250th birthday in historic Philadelphia!

Based in the heart of the city at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Conference is just steps from iconic landmarks and acclaimed restaurants. Attendees will experience a city where history, discovery, and innovation converge.

Watch to see what your colleagues are saying about this great city!

Register today to secure your spot at GOLD 2026 and start planning your visit to Philadelphia: https://bit.ly/4sA1jqD

06/05/2026

Low COPD awareness contributes to underdiagnosis and poor outcomes. This GOLD-sponsored project is a first step to address the urgent need for sustained culturally tailored education campaigns, healthcare worker training, and integration of COPD into national NCD agendas.

Awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the adult population of seven African cities: a comparative analysis with asthma and HIV from the RACE Africa study - The Lancet Regional Health – Africa

https://thelancet.com/journals/lanafr/article/PIIS3050-5011%2826%2900064-7/fulltext

For more information on the RACE Africa project: https://bit.ly/4uCxWUV

COPD awareness in Africa is comparatively lower than that of asthma and HIV. There is an urgent need for large-scale, context-specific education to improve COPD literacy. Future studies should include rural and marginalised populations to provide a more comprehensive understanding of COPD awareness....

05/27/2026

New pre-conference session at the 2026 GOLD International COPD Conference, COPD Essentials: Translating the GOLD Strategy into Practice, is a concentrated look at the latest in COPD care. Designed for respiratory therapists, primary care providers, nurse practitioners, and physician associates.

November 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Topics include:
· From Diagnosis to Initial Treatment: Applying the GOLD Strategy in Everyday COPD Care
· Inhaler and Device Selection in COPD Management
· Respiratory Therapy–Led Strategies to Improve Outcomes in COPD
· Advancing Therapy in COPD: What Comes After Maximized Inhaler Therapy?

And that’s just what’s happening before our regular conference program, which features a packed agenda with leading clinical experts and the latest research on COPD management.

If you’ve been on the fence about attending the 2026 GOLD International COPD Conference, there’s never been a better time to sign up.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4sA1jqD

05/06/2026

We call on everyone to increase their efforts to ensure "Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma”, in all countries throughout the world.

Access to inhaled medications is essential for controlling the underlying disease and treating attacks

For more: www.ginasthma.org/reports