PFF Summit: The world's largest conference on PF
Join us November 13-15 in Chicago for PFF Summit! Registration is now open.
Want to plan ahead? You can start booking your hotel accommodations today.
Register now! Book your discounted room
PFF Summit is the world’s largest conference focused on pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) research and education. Held every other year, it unites the community to come together as one to learn about this disease from globally recognized experts.
We warmly welcome patients, caregivers, lung transplant recipients, those who have lost loved ones to ILD, physicians, researchers, nurses, industry representatives, and anyone who has been impacted by PF. Attendees receive the latest and most trusted, accurate information about how to live well, treatment options, understanding the causes of ILD, and so much more. For healthcare providers, CME/MOC credit is provided.
View the Program
The program is available below. We recommend viewing it in full screen. To view in full screen, click the X in the lower right corner of program. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to flip through. On mobile, tap the left and right of your screen to flip through the program.
Watch last year's full length sessions on YouTube
Want a glimpse of what the sessions at PFF Summit are like? Watch recordings on YouTube!
All sessions from PFF Summit are recorded at each conference. To view the sessions from the last event, choose from one of the following playlists to find the right sessions for you:
The venue: Book your discounted hotel room
PFF Summit 2025 will be held November 13-15 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago's premier downtown riverfront hotel, steps from Michigan Avenue shopping, Navy Pier and Millennium Park. This extraordinary, award-winning hotel offers the city's best location, spectacular views, superb accommodations and deluxe amenities including five distinctive restaurants and an indoor pool.
Don't pay full price! Be sure to use our link to book your discounted hotel room. You can only find the discount through this link.
Hurry, the discount is only available until October 21!
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Researchers: Submit an abstract
The call for abstracts is now open! Submissions will be accepted through Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5pm ET. All abstract submissions must be completed via the online platform ProposalCentral. Make sure to review the guidelines before applying.
The PFF will accept abstracts in the following categories: Academic, Industry, and Trainee (resident/fellow/medical school students). This year, the PFF will offer 10 poster awards.
Five awards will be given in the Academic category and announced on Thursday evening, November 13, 2025 at the Welcome Reception and Poster Presentation. The top three will receive a cash prize and a travel award, and two honorable mentions will receive a travel award. The winning poster will be asked to give a 15 minute talk highlighting their research during a session at the PFF Summit.
This year, the PFF is pleased to announce five NEW awards for trainee posters. The winners of the trainee posters will be given travel awards to cover flight and lodging. The announcement of those awards will be made in September of this year. Abstract guidelines will be made available on ProposalCentral when the application opens. Please email Zoe Bubany for any questions.
PFF Summit Sponsors and Exhibitors
To apply for 2025 PFF Summit sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, complete the PFF Summit Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus and Application Agreement Form. Return the completed form to partnerships@pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
2025 Sponsors
Diamond
Gold
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Silver
2025 Exhibitors
Accredo by Evernorth
Avalyn Pharma
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bristol Myers Squibb
Brainomix
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
CVS Specialty
Insmed
Liquidia Technologies, Inc.
MannKind Corporation
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
Orsini
Rules-Based Medicine, an IQVIA business
United Therapeutics
Vicore Pharma
Additional offerings
In addition to attending Summit sessions, attendees are encouraged to visit the special exhibits and receptions highlighting the latest in PF research and care. Each PFF Summit conference includes the following offerings below.
Welcome Reception and Poster Presentation
Join us for complimentary culinary offerings and drinks in the Exhibit Hall! Mingle while you browse scientific posters created by researchers and the various exhibitor booths. This is a terrific opportunity to see research underway and at the end of the evening, we award ribbons to ten researchers with the most dynamic research.
You may view a listing of all PFF Summit posters presented at the 2023 conference. Contact information is provided if you wish to follow up with the author.
Dine and Delight Networking Night
This event begins with a cocktail hour to catch up and connect with fellow attendees, followed by a buffet highlighting the rich flavors of Chicago, with something for everyone to enjoy. Meet with old friends and make new ones!
Exhibit Hall
Interested in the latest products and services for people living with PF? You’ll want to check out the exhibit hall! Throughout Summit, you can visit an array of booths and talk to representatives to learn about innovations that can help you or your patients.
Thank you to our PFF Summit 2025 Program Organizing Committee!
Co-Chairs
Ayodeji Adegunsoye, MD
Hyun Kim, MD
Karen Smoot
| Heather Bachert, MSN, ANP-BC Brad Bemiss, MD Zoe D. Bubany, MBA Amy Case, MD Anita Clos Sonye Danoff, MD, PhD Alison DeDent, MD Laura Devitt Jolene Fisher, MD Kevin Flaherty, MD Lori Flint, RN, BSN Kate Gates Dot Ivey Heather Kagel Yet Khor, PhD | Seth Klein |
Frequently asked questions
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