Dear Colleagues,

Turkish Thoracic Society is hosting the 28^th National Congress with international participation, from 23 to 27 April 2025 at Susesi Luxury Resort Hotel, Antalya, Türkiye.

Economical, political, cultural and health philosophy changes worldwide, has been the mainstay of the recent decade. This transformation of the world is influenced by technological progress and artificial intelligence, economical pressures, refugees, wars as well as waves of pandemics, global warming and climate crisis. As lung professionals we are aware of the possible influence this change has on lung health; thus, "Change of the World, Future of Breath" is the motto of our 28^th Congress. In this age of heightened urgency to protect planetary heath, we invite you not to miss this seminal congress. We will delve into the critical concerns and expectations for our future. The congress will explore the advantages and disadvantages technology brings to our lives discussing what it adds and what it may take away. We will address potential threats and opportunities in our field of expertise and refine a strategy for the necessary developments. Join us to engage with the highest level of scientific knowledge and experience!

We have already started to work for a congress in line with the mission of Turkish Thoracic Society “ “to improve education, research, preventive medicine and patient services for lung health; to influence health policies related to our field for the benefit of society as a health organization”. The scientific program will contribute to improvement in knowledge and experience of our colleagues while guiding them to catch up with the current developments in the field and to find solutions to frequently encountered clinical problems.

We look forward to welcome you, our esteemed colleagues, for productive and enjoyable exchanges and we remind you to mark the dates of the 28^th National Congress of Turkish Thoracic Society (with international participation) in your agendas.

Sibel NAYCI

28^th Annual Congress President

Nurdan KÖKTÜRK

Turkish Thoracic Society President

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Congress Center

Turkish Thoracic Society 28^th National Congress will be held at Susesi Hotel & Congress Center.

Congress Dates

Turkish Thoracic Society 28^th National Congress will start on 23 April 2025 with courses continue with the sessions on 24 April 2025 and will end on 27 April 2025 at noon.

Language

The congress language Turkish, simoultaneus translation will be available for international sessions and speakers.

CME

All sessions of the congress will be credited by the Turkish Medical Association Continuing Medical Crediting (CME) board.

Name Badge

Name badges will be distributed to all registered participants and all registered participants will be requested to wear the wadges during the scientific and social sessions.

Certificate of Attendance

Attendance certificate will be distributed on the last day of the congress at registration desk.

Permissions and Invitation

Congress invitation letters that are requested to be given to institutions for congress participation will be sent to the participants through the Organization Secretariat. Such invitation letters can only be used for permission purposes, the registration and accommodation prices of the guests who have the invitation letter belong to them.

Web Page

www.toraks.org.tr

Exhibition Area

During the congress, the booth area created by the pharmaceutical industry, medical, companies and publishing houses will be open between 08:30 - 18:30.

Registration and course fees are exclude of VAT of %20

• Daily registirants will b requested to pay facility usage fee of 80.-Euro + VAT of %20 daily.
• All speakers, delagates and company representative will be requested to pay registration fee to participate sessions.
• Registration fees include; Certificate of attendance and participation in scientific sessions, congress bags and social programme.
• In order for your congress participation and registration procedures to be carried out properly, the registration and accommodation form on the congress website must be filled in completely, the congress registration and accommodation fees must be deposited into the bank accounts specified below and sent to K2 Congress and Event Services by fax, cargo or mail with the receipt.

Cancellation Policies for Registration

All cancellation applications must be submitted in writing to K2 Congress and Event Services

• Full refund until 20 December 2024
• %50 Refund between 20 December 2024 and 2 January 2025
• No refund after 2 January 2025

• Accommodation packages are for nights from 23 April 2025 to 27 April 2025 and all-inclusive concept.
• For the participants who will not book their stay via K2 Congress and Event Management will be requested to pay 80.-Euro + VAT of %20 daily external participation fee. The external participation fee includes the coffee breaks and lunches per day.
• In order for your congress participation and registration procedures to be carried out properly, the registration and accommodation form on the congress website must be filled in completely, the congress registration and accommodation fees must be deposited into the bank accounts specified below and sent to K2 Congress and Event Services by fax, cargo or mail with the receipt.
• Please contact with the organization secretariat ( [email protected] ) to arrange airport transfers.

Cancellation Policies for Accommodation

All cancellation applications must be submitted in writing to K2 Congress and Event Services

• Full refund until 20 December 2024
• %50 Refund between 20 December 2024 and 2 January 2025
• No refund after 2 January 2025

Turkish Thoracic Society

Congress Organization Secretariat

K2 Congress and Event Management