Hybrid Event — Day 1 In-Person · Day 2 Virtual
1st Edition — MedGlobal Connect

Global Summit on
Respiratory Health

Advancing the Full Spectrum of Respiratory Medicine Across MENA and Beyond

📅 November 17–18, 2026
📍 Dubai, UAE
🎓 Day 2 Virtual

Addressing the Full Spectrum of Respiratory Disease

A two-day forum for respiratory clinicians, researchers, and policymakers addressing COPD, asthma, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, TB, Long COVID, and occupational and environmental respiratory conditions.

100+
Delegates Expected
20+
Countries Represented
93+
Delegates at last Summit
95%
Would Recommend

Dubai is a strategically significant location — MENA carries a high respiratory disease burden driven by air quality, occupational exposure, and climate factors. Evidence-based sessions, practitioner-led panels.

  • Science-Led by Design: Every keynote, panel, and workshop bridges respiratory research with frontline clinical practice — from diagnostics and therapeutics to public health policy and equitable access to care.
  • Curated 1:1 Meetings: Structured networking and pre-scheduled meetings with clinical leaders, researchers, and policymakers.
  • Co-located in Dubai: Runs alongside the Global Maternal and Child Health Summit at the same venue — combined access to 200+ delegates.
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Past Edition Highlights

MedGlobal Connect track record across our summits

93+
Delegates at our most recent summit
8.7/10
Average delegate satisfaction
95%
Would recommend to a colleague
Why Respiratory Health Now
Why Respiratory Health Now

"From air quality to COPD — advancing the full spectrum of respiratory care."

Bringing together pulmonologists, allergists, and public health leaders across MENA.

Built for the Global Respiratory Medicine Community

Respiratory Health Summit brings together the clinicians, researchers, technologists, and policymakers advancing respiratory care across MENA and globally.

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Pulmonologists & Respiratory Specialists
Clinicians managing COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep-disordered breathing, and complex respiratory conditions across adult and paediatric settings.
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Critical Care & Intensivists
ICU physicians and critical care teams managing acute respiratory failure, ARDS, mechanical ventilation, and post-COVID respiratory complications.
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Respiratory Researchers & Scientists
Scientists advancing the understanding of lung biology, respiratory immunology, biomarkers, and novel therapeutic targets for respiratory disease.
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Oncologists & Thoracic Surgeons
Specialists in lung cancer diagnosis, staging, surgical resection, immunotherapy, and multidisciplinary thoracic oncology care.
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Digital Health & MedTech Innovators
Builders of AI diagnostics, remote spirometry platforms, connected inhalers, and technology solutions transforming respiratory disease management.
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Academic Researchers & PhD Scholars
Presenting abstracts, posters, and early-stage respiratory research findings to an engaged audience of senior clinicians and scientists.
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Policymakers & Public Health Authorities
Those shaping air quality standards, TB elimination strategies, respiratory disease surveillance, and national lung health programmes.
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Pharmaceutical & Biotech Executives
Decision-makers advancing inhaled therapies, biologics, anti-fibrotics, and pipeline drugs targeting respiratory and pulmonary conditions.

Why They're Coming to Dubai

Pulmonologists, respiratory researchers, critical care specialists, and global health policymakers share why the Global Respiratory Health Summit matters — and what they're bringing to Dubai.

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Pulmonologist & COPD Specialist · Dubai 2026
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Respiratory Researcher & Asthma Specialist · Dubai 2026
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Climate & Health Scientist · Lisbon 2026
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Critical Care & Respiratory Medicine Specialist · Dubai 2026
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Respiratory Digital Health Innovator · Dubai 2026
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Global Respiratory Health Equity Researcher · Dubai 2026

Speaker invitation videos added on a rolling basis as confirmations come in.

Submit Your Research

We welcome abstract and poster submissions from researchers, clinicians, and practitioners across all respiratory health disciplines. Accepted submissions are presented during dedicated sessions on Day 1 and Day 2.

Session 1 — Innovations in Respiratory Diagnostics & Therapeutics Session 2 — Respiratory Diseases & Public Health Session 3 — Chronic Respiratory Disease Management Session 4 — Global Challenges & Emerging Trends

We accept: Oral Presentations · Poster Presentations · Thesis / Research Papers · Case Study Presentations

Submission Window
Open Now
Rolling review basis
Submission Deadline
30 September 2026
Review Outcome
48–72 hrs
After submission
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Confirmed Speakers

Speaker announcements are made on a rolling basis as confirmations come in. All speakers are senior-level practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.

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100+
Expected Delegates
40+
Expert Speakers
15+
Countries Represented
Hybrid
Event Format
Day 1 In-Person · Day 2 Virtual

Conference Agenda

Sessions are organised by theme. The programme is updated on a rolling basis as speakers are confirmed.

In-Person Conference Agenda
Day 1 — Nov 17 · In-Person
08:00 – 09:00
Registration, Welcome Coffee & Networking
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
09:15 – 09:45
Opening Keynote: The Future of Respiratory Health: Innovation, Precision Medicine & Global Collaboration
09:45 – 10:30
Session 1 – Innovations in Respiratory Diagnostics & Therapeutics
Panel Discussion: Transforming Respiratory Care Through Innovation and Precision Medicine
  • Artificial Intelligence in Respiratory Diagnosis
  • Digital Health & Remote Patient Monitoring
  • Non-Invasive Respiratory Diagnostics
  • Precision Medicine & Biomarker-Guided Therapy
  • Novel Therapeutics & Biologics
  • Smart Inhalers & Drug Delivery Innovations
Panelists TBC
10:30 – 11:00
Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit
11:00 – 11:45
Session 2 – Respiratory Diseases & Public Health
Panel Discussion: Protecting Lung Health: Addressing Global Respiratory Disease Burden
  • Air Pollution & Climate Change
  • Tuberculosis & Drug Resistance
  • Pneumonia & Emerging Respiratory Infections
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Vaccination Strategies
  • Health Equity & Global Access to Respiratory Care
Panelists TBC
11:45 – 13:00
Oral Presentation Session I (5–6 Selected Research Papers, Case Studies & Thesis Presentations)
13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch, Exhibition & Poster Presentation Session
14:00 – 14:45
Session 3 – Chronic Respiratory Disease Management
Panel Discussion: Advancing Personalized Care for Chronic Respiratory Diseases
  • COPD Management
  • Severe Asthma & Biologic Therapies
  • Interstitial Lung Disease & Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Long COVID & Chronic Respiratory Symptoms
  • Patient-Centered & Home-Based Care
Panelists TBC
14:45 – 15:30
Session 4 – Global Challenges & Emerging Trends in Respiratory Health
Panel Discussion: The Future of Respiratory Health: Emerging Technologies, Policy & Global Collaboration
  • AI-Enabled Healthcare Systems
  • Digital Therapeutics
  • Respiratory Clinical Trials
  • Precision Public Health
  • Global Preparedness for Future Respiratory Pandemics
  • Industry-Academia Collaboration
Panelists TBC
15:30 – 16:00
Industry Symposium / Innovation Showcase
Product Demo/Case Study/Workshop: Next-Generation Technologies Transforming Respiratory Care
  • Diagnostics
  • Medical Devices
  • Digital Health
  • Pharmaceutical Innovation
  • AI Platforms
  • Home Respiratory Care
(Sponsored Session)
16:00 – 16:15
Coffee Break, Poster Viewing & Networking
16:15 – 17:30
Oral Presentation Session II (5–6 Selected Research Papers, Case Studies & Thesis Presentations)
17:30 – 17:45
Best Oral Presentation & Best Poster Presentation Awards
17:45 – 18:00
Closing Remarks, Vote of Thanks & Group Photograph
18:00 – 19:30
Networking Reception & B2B Meetings
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Organisations Attending

Organisations are added as speakers confirm. Logos updated on a rolling basis — representing the institutions and companies sending delegates and speakers to this summit.

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MA
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TC
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RN
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Collaborations & Partnerships

Partnership opportunities are open across media, academic, community, and technology categories. Contact us to discuss how your organisation can be involved.

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Media Partner
CP
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Community Partner
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Academic Partner
NG
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NGO Partner
TP
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Technology Partner
KP
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Knowledge Partner

Interested in a partnership? Reach out to discuss how we can collaborate.

Join Us in Dubai

Delegate places, speaker applications, abstract submissions, and award nominations for Respiratory Health Summit 2026 are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Advisory Committee

Our advisory board comprises senior pulmonologists, respiratory researchers, and global health policy experts who guide the summit's scientific programme and agenda.

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Sponsorship Packages

Position your organisation in front of senior decision-makers across healthcare, research, and industry. No pricing is shown online — contact us to discuss what works best for your goals.

Silver
  • 2 delegate passes
  • 3×3m exhibition space
  • 3 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings
  • Logo — website, banners & programme
  • Branded materials in delegate bag
  • Social media promotion
  • Pre-event email reach · 10,000+
  • 1 digital health publication
Gold
  • 3 delegate passes
  • 3×6m exhibition space
  • 5 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings
  • Logo — website, banners & programme
  • Branded materials in delegate bag
  • Social media promotion
  • Pre-event email reach · 20,000+
  • 2 digital health publications
  • 1 full + 1 half page colour ad in proceedings
  • 30–40 min keynote speaking slot
  • 1 corporate workshop (60–90 min)
  • Session branding in programme
Platinum
  • 5 delegate passes
  • 6×6m exhibition space (priority location)
  • 7 pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings
  • Logo — website, banners & programme
  • Branded materials in delegate bag
  • Social media promotion
  • Pre-event email reach · 30,000+
  • 3 digital health publications
  • 2 full pages colour ads in proceedings
  • Named keynote speaking slot
  • 2 corporate workshops
  • Session branding in programme
  • Category exclusivity
  • Award naming rights
  • Opening & closing acknowledgment
  • Full attendee list (post-event)