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Conference Agenda
Day 1 Friday 30th Jan 2026
Day 2 Saturday 31st Jan 2026
Pediatric Saturday January 31st, 2026
Time Topic Description Presenter Location
Sleep Workshop
9:00-10:30 NIV NIV indications, contraindications, and device management Dr. Mohammad Abdulsalam Conf Room 1
Data Interpretation
10:30-12:00 PFT PFT interpretation and real case scenarios Dr. Nawaf Al Enezi Conf Room 1
10:30-12:00 RHC RHC waveform principles and interpretation Dr. Fatma Hadi & Dr. Essam Sabry Conf Room 2
Procedures
9:00-10:30 Lung US Review and practice of lung US fundamentals Dr. Abdullah AlRamyan, Dr. Zuhair Betair Lecture Hall 3
10:30-12:00 Chest Drain Review of indications and drain insertion techniques Dr. Fahad Al Roumi Lecture Hall 3
Time Topic Description Presenter Location
Radiology
9:00-12:00 ILD Pattern based approach to radiographic ILD interpretation ESOR rep Lecture Hall 1
9:00-12:00 Lung Nodules Approach to identifying and interpreting lung nodules on imaging ESOR rep Lecture Hall 2
Time Title Description Speaker
Airway Disease
SESSION 1
Moderators: Dr. Fatma Hreish, Dr. Alia Ibrahim
2:00–2:20 Updates in Asthma Explore recent advances in asthma guidelines, biologic therapies, and evolving treatment algorithms tailored to disease severity. Dr. Mona Al Ahmed
2:20–2:40 Advances in Asthma Phenotyping and Precision Medicine Discuss the role of biomarkers and endotypes in guiding personalized therapy and improving outcomes in asthma management. Prof. Celeste Porbjerg
2:40–3:00 Year in review Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): updates in COPD Year in review Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):updates in COPD A concise review of the most impactful COPD research, therapeutic updates, and GOLD guideline revisions over the past year. Dr. Ashraf Zaabi
3:00–3:20 Bronchiectasis: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management Examine diagnostic pitfalls, the role of airway clearance, and emerging treatments in non-CF bronchiectasis. Dr. Saif Al-Mubaihsi
3:20–3:30 Q&A
3:30–3:50 Coffee Break Networking and PharmaTalk
Sleep Medicine
SESSION 2
Moderators: Dr.Sulaiman Khadadah, Dr. Eman AlAnbay
3:50–4:10 Updates in Sleep medicine Review current trends in sleep diagnostics, CPAP alternatives, and management strategies for sleep-related breathing disorders. Dr. Mohanad Hawari
4:10–4:30 Phenotyping in OSA Understand the clinical relevance of OSA phenotypes and their implications for targeted therapy and adherence. Dr. Mohammad Abdulsalam
4:30–4:50 Central Sleep Apnea and Cheyne-Stokes Respiration in Heart Failure Address diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and evidence-based approaches to treating central sleep apnea in cardiac patients. Dr. John Kimoff
4:50–5:10 AI in sleep medicine AI in sleep medicine Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing sleep scoring, diagnosis, and prediction of treatment outcomes. Dr. Ahmad Bahammam
5:10–5:20 Q&A
5:20–5:40 Coffee Break Networking
Pulmonary Infections
SESSION 3
Moderators: Dr. Mohammad Alshemmari, Dr. Sanaa Al Mutairi
5:40–6:00 Pneumonia A practical update on pneumonia classification, antimicrobial stewardship, and outpatient vs inpatient management decisions. Dr. Abduallah Almutairi
6:00-6:20 NTM regional burden and updates in management Dr. Nawaf Al Enezi
6:20-6:40 Vaccination for respiratory disease (when, how & who) Review current guidelines on pneumococcal, influenza, and RSV vaccines, with a focus on high-risk populations. Dr. Mohammad Al-Salem
6:20-6:50 Q&A
Time Title Description Speaker
Pulmonary Hypertension
SESSION 1
Moderators: Dr. Abdullah Aldalaan, Dr. Mohammad Alshatti
9:00–9:20 Pulmonary Hypertension Updates Summarize evolving definitions, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies across PH groups. Dr. Mohammad Ghanbar
9:20–9:40 PH in Interstitial Lung Disease and COPD – Management Nuances Discuss diagnostic complexity, risk stratification, and the careful role of targeted therapies in Group 3 PH. Dr. Majdy Idris
9:40–10:00 New Therapies and Clinical Trials in PAH Highlight recent and ongoing clinical trials in PAH, focusing on novel drug classes and treatment combinations. Dr. Paul Hassoun
10:00–10:10 Q&A
Opening Ceremony
Moderators: Dr. Nasser Behbehani, Dr. Mousa Khadadah
10:00-10:30 Opening Ceremony Remarks Dr. Ahmed Al Awadi, Minister of Health - Dr. Mohammad Ghanbar
10:30-11:15 Keynote Lecture - Immune Drivers of Severe Asthma Prof. Celeste Porbjerg
11:15–11:35 Coffee Break Pharma Talk
Thoracic Radiology
SESSION 2
Moderators: Dr. Zamel Alzamel, Dr. Abdullah Al Saeedi
11:35-11:55 Radiological features of Sarcoidosis and mimicers: A Practical Guide Learn key imaging patterns of sarcoidosis and its differentials to improve diagnostic accuracy and avoid misinterpretation. ESOR Rep
11:55-12:15 AI and Machine learning in thoracic imaging Understand how AI is being applied in nodule detection, ILD classification, and workflow optimization in thoracic radiology. ESOR Rep
12:15-12:25 Q&A
12:25-1:25 Prayer and Lunch Networking and Pharma Talk
Interstitial Lung Disease
SESSION 3
Moderators: Dr. Abdulaziz Muqeem, Dr. Essam AlHammad
1:25–1:45 Fibrotic lung disease predictors of progression and response to tx Review clinical, functional, and imaging predictors of progression and how they guide antifibrotic therapy decisions. Dr. Fahad AlObaid
1:45–2:05 Navigating Diagnostic Challenges and Managament in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Explore multidisciplinary strategies for diagnosing and managing complex sarcoidosis cases, including extrapulmonary involvement. Dr. Luca Richeldi
2:05–2:25 ILD in Connective Tissue Disease: Clinical Challenges Delve into diagnosis, treatment dilemmas, and the role of immunosuppression vs antifibrotics in CTD-ILD. Dr. Sonye Danoff
2:25-2:35 Q&A Speakers and Panel
2:35-3:30 Coffee Break Pharma Talk x 2
Thoracic Surgery
SESSION 4
Moderators: Prof. Adel Ayed, Dr. Derar Shehab
3:30–3:45 Surgical updates in the management of Lung Cancer Discuss the evolving role of minimally invasive surgery, lymph node dissection, and integration with systemic therapies. Dr. Yaseen Al Lawati
3:45-4:00 Guidelines for pneumothorax management Dr. Yousef Al Eid
4:00-4:15 Management of Pleural Infection: When and How to Intervene A practical guide to the timing and selection of medical vs surgical intervention in empyema and complicated effusions. Dr. Eissa AlGhunaim
4:15-4:30 Role of EBUS/EUS in mediastinal LN staging Review indications, technique tips, and how endoscopic sampling impacts lung cancer staging and treatment planning. Dr. Sulaiman Khadadah
4:30-4:35 Q&A
4:35-4:45
CLOSING CEREMONY
Time Topic Speaker
SESSION 1
12:00–12:25 Pediatric Severe Asthma Dr. Rawan Al Fouzan
12:25–12:50 Pediatric Lung Transplant in Saudi Arabia: Overview and Outcome Dr. Mohammed Hussain
12:50–13:00 Q & A
SESSION 2
14:00–14:25 Pediatric Sleep Dr. Saadoun Bin-Hasan
14:25-14:50 Long Term Ventilation Program Dr. Aceel Al Awadhi
14:50–15:15 Pulmonary Hypertension – Respiratory Perspective Dr. Athari Al Majed
15:15–15:40 Pulmonary Hypertension – Cardiac Perspective Dr. Abdulaziz Al Osaimi
15:40–16:00 Q & A