The British Thoracic Oncology Group annual conference returns to EICC Edinburgh from 3 to 5 March 2027, with registration and abstract submission opening on 1 September 2026.
Reviewed byDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 15 Jul 2026
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Networking
Three-day in-person annual BTOG meeting with a dedicated conference dinner option and poster viewing window.
Research Value
Original, previously unpublished research or audit can be submitted as poster abstracts, and all submissions are considered for oral presentation.
Trainee Relevance
A concessionary rate covers all doctors before CCT and medical students, alongside nurses, AHPs and clinical-trial personnel.
Audience
Healthcare professionals involved in thoracic malignancy research, care and treatment.
Programme Highlights
Key Themes
Thoracic malignancy researchClinical evidence and auditPoster and oral presentations
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 7 December 2026
What You Can Submit
posteroralcase reportaudit/QIP
Submission Specifications
Opens
1 September 2026
Deadline
7 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT
Word Limit
Maximum 300 words; references count within the limit and the title is excluded.
Eligibility
Original, previously unpublished research or audit related to thoracic malignancy; encore abstracts need additional information or data and prior presentation must be declared.
Case Reports
Case reports can be considered where there is a significant learning point.
Notification
11 January 2027
Figures Tables
One diagram or table can be included; published abstracts are in black-and-white print.
Presenter Requirement
One author should commit to giving an oral presentation at the Annual Conference if selected.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Thoracic malignancy research
Thoracic oncology audit
Case reports with significant learning point
MedicMess Tips
Online registration opens on 1 September 2026.
Abstract submission opens on 1 September 2026 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 7 December 2026.
Doctors before CCT and medical students are covered by the £330 concessionary rate.
Poster presenters are responsible for printing and bringing or transporting their poster to BTOG 2027.
Posters need to be available for viewing by 12:00 on Wednesday 3 March 2027 until 18:00 on Thursday 4 March 2027.
Cost & Registration
Category
Price
Standard registration
£600
Trainee / IMT
£330
Medical student
£330
Key Deadlines
7 Dec 2026 · 144 days
Abstract submission deadline
3 Mar 2027 · 230 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
Venue DetailsEICC Edinburgh hosts BTOG 2027 from Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 March 2027.
Conference Snapshot
Specialty
Thoracic Oncology
Organising society
British Thoracic Oncology Group
Conference format
In-person only
Location
EICC Edinburgh, Edinburgh
The Complete Guide to the 25th BTOG Annual Conference 2027
BTOG 2027 is the British Thoracic Oncology Group annual conference for healthcare professionals involved in thoracic malignancy research, care and treatment. The current conference page confirms a three-day in-person meeting at EICC Edinburgh, with online registration opening on 1 September 2026. Registration rates are published: £600 for consultants, academic professors and senior personnel, £330 for nurses, AHPs, screening and clinical-trial personnel, doctors before CCT and medical students, £330 for non-profit and patient-group delegates, and £85 for the conference dinner. Abstract submission also opens on 1 September 2026 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 7 December 2026, with notification due on 11 January 2027. BTOG is calling for original, previously unpublished research or audit related to thoracic malignancy, submitted as poster abstracts; all submissions are also considered for oral presentation. Case reports can be considered where there is a significant learning point. The 2027 programme and speaker list are not yet published, so trainees should re-check the official page once the agenda goes live.
Dr Robert Baxter