Annual TB Conference – The Union NAR
The Union-North America Region (NAR) is the regional arm of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), a global public health organization with the vision to provide health solutions to the poor. BC Lung is an organizational member of The Union and acts as the Secretariat, organizing and hosting The Union-NAR's annual conference in consultation with the Executive Committee.
Annual TB Conference 2027
February 24 – 28, 2027 | Vancouver, BC, Canada
The 2027 End TB Conference of the Union North American Region is looking forward to holding its 31st annual conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, from February 24-27, 2027. We hope that you will join us in person to participate in our pre-conference postgraduate sessions and stay to attend our full conference. Please visit our website for ongoing conference program updates as we finalize our agenda over the next few months. We look forward to seeing to both new and familiar faces in support of the North American TB community.
Abstract, Travel Grant, and Challenging Case Submissions Now Open
Deadline for Submissions: September 21, 2026
Call for Abstracts
We welcome the submission of abstracts for poster and oral presentations for the 31st Annual Conference of the Union – North American Region taking place February 24-27, 2027, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Abstracts may contain research on all aspects of tuberculosis prevention and care, including epidemiological, clinical, basic science, nursing, social, behavioural, psychosocial, and educational studies, as well as outcomes of program initiatives. We also welcome abstracts on other respiratory pathogens and smoking cessation. Abstracts must be submitted in accordance with these guidelines.
Call for Challenging Cases
New this year is an earlier call and change in format for “Challenging Cases”. We are inviting patient cases that cover a broad range of topics including diagnosis, treatment, case management, transmission/contact investigation etc. Cases that are on-going dilemmas may also be submitted. Successful cases will be asked to present it as a poster in person and some cases will be additionally selected for oral case presentation.
Travel Grant Information
We are pleased to offer travel grants to selected individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend the 31st Annual Conference of the Union – North American Region without financial assistance. It is highly recommended that you seek additional sources of funding. Those who have received travel grants in the past are eligible to apply, but first-time recipients may be given priority. Membership in NAR is also strongly encouraged.
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Annual TB Conference 2026
February 25 – 28, 2026 | Philadelphia, PA, USA
The 2026 End TB Conference of the Union North American Region is looking forward to holding its 30th annual conference at the Westin Philadelphia Hotel, from February 26-28, 2026. We hope that you will join us in person to participate in our pre-conference postgraduate sessions and stay to attend our full conference. Please visit our website for ongoing conference program updates as we finalize our agenda over the next few months. We look forward to seeing to both new and familiar faces in support of the North American TB community.
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NAR Charter
This charter governs the North America Region (NAR) established by the General Assembly of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union).