ORGANISING SECRETARIAT
For any kind of information related to the Forum
please contact
Lena-UK Ltd. – LENA GROUP
Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2SF, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)207 177 0777
E-mail: info@rti-forum.org
SECRETARIAT DESK
The secretariat desk will open on Monday 2nd March 2026, from 12.30 and the schedule is as follows:
Monday 2nd March 2026
12.30 – 20.00
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
08.00 – 17.30
Wednesday 4th March 2026
08.00 – 12.30 (end of the Forum)
EXHIBITION SET UP & OPENING HOURS
The setup and dismantling of the exhibition area is accessible only to sponsors who booked an exhibition booth.
Set up time:
Monday 2nd March 2026
10.00 – 12.00
Dismantling time:
Wednesday 4th March 2026
12.30 – 16.00
The exhibition area will be open, following secretariat desk opening hours.
ADMISSION
The participant’s name badge will be provided by the Organising Secretariat at the Secretariat Desk. All participants are requested to wear their badge throughout the congress. Only badge holders will be admitted to the appropriate sessions, exhibition, and social events.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
The certificate of attendance will be downloadable from the website rti-forum.org/2026 using your personal credentials sent by e-mail, starting from 11th March 2026.
CLOAKROOM
A cloakroom is at the disposal of participants at the entrance of the Congress. Delegates are kindly requested not to leave their personal belongings after closing times of the secretariat desk.
CPD Approval
The ‘8th International Forum on Respiratory Tract Infections’ has been approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 14 category 1 (external) CPD credit(s) with the CPD code: 154040.
CURRENCY
All costs are in Pound sterling (GBP).
ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION (ETA)
Visitors travelling to the UK may require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country. The ETA is a digital travel permit that must be applied for online before arrival. It is quick to obtain and is linked electronically to your passport. We encourage attendees to check their eligibility and requirements for the ETA on the official UK government website, in advance of the Forum.
An ETA allows you to travel to the UK to visit for up to 6 months. Whether you can apply depends on your nationality as shown on your passport.
Who can apply now
Nationalities from the following locations (including associated territories) can apply for an ETA now.
Nationalities
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- The Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Israel
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao Special Administrative Region
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Monaco
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Norway
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
You can also apply for an ETA now if you have a passport issued by Taiwan which includes the number of the identification card issued by the competent authority in Taiwan.
Other nationalities
Other nationalities cannot get an ETA. Check if you need a visa instead.
For more information, please visit the UK government website.
FORUM FORMAT AND ACCESS TO SESSIONS
The 8th International Forum on Respiratory Tract Infections will be a fully onsite event, with no online participation. Recordings of the sessions and lectures will be available for all registered participants on the congress website rti-forum.org/2026 from 13th March 2026 to 28th August 2026.For access, click on the “Presentations” button and enter your personal credentials.
INSURANCE
The Congress Organisers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage to property belonging to Congress participants, either during or because of the Congress. Registration does not include insurance. It is strongly recommended that you take an insurance policy of your choice as you register for the Congress and book your travel.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the congress is English. No simultaneous translation is provided.
MEALS
Lunches and coffee breaks will be served to the participants in the Atrium of the Glasgow Science Center according to the schedule of the programme.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
Please be aware that photography and filming will be taking place throughout the RTI Forum. By participating in the meeting, you agree to allow the organisers to record and use your image.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We encourage delegates to use social media to join the conversation around the forum, to share and debate topics and be inclusive of those not in attendance with the #RTI2026.
Delegates should respect confidentiality of material, specifically where this is made explicit by the speaker. Social media should be used in a responsible manner and be respectful of speakers and other participants.
Wi-Fi AND MOBILE PHONES
Free Wi-Fi will be available for all congress
participants at the congress venue. See below
credentials:
Network name: RTI2026
Password: Congress!2026
Mobile phones should remain on silent whilst in the plenary room.
Phone calls should be made outside and away from the doors.