Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - GOLD

08/31/2026

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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

04/23/2026

2026 GOLD International COPD Conference: We’re covering the most compelling topics in COPD care!

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

November 5-6 | Pennsylvania Convention Center

Why is GOLD the can’t-miss conference on COPD? Watch the video below to see what your colleagues are saying!

Secure your seat today! https://bit.ly/4sA1jqD