The 8th World Bronchiectasis Conference programme is being designed by the Scientific Committee to include the most interesting and advanced updates in research, aetiology, diagnosis, management and treatment of Bronchiectasis and its comorbidities.Actively involved in this process, Lung Foundation Australia is continuously providing advise to the Committee in order to see included in the programme topics of interest of the patient community. The faculty will also include some patients to make them part on the discussion on diversity and the research of inclusive solutions.Furthermore, Lung Foundation Australia in collaboration with other international Patient Associations, is supporting the Organising and Scientific Committee in the development of the programme and the activities dedicated to the patient community which will run in parallel to the main conference programme.