Application Form 2008 Click here to download the 2008 Eloquium application form COPD Conferences Upcoming congresses and events on COPD are listed in our Conferences section. COPD Resources for Journalists The Eloquium Links section provides references to websites dedicated to COPD research, information and treatment. The COPD Bibliography lists current scientific articles, studies and reference works.

World COPD Day Raising awareness of COPD worldwide World COPD Day brings health care groups and respiratory educators together in an effort to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) throughout the world.  The event builds on the success of the first World COPD Day, held 20 November, 2002, which brought together health authorities, physicians, patients and families to raise awareness of COPD. World COPD Day is organised by the Global initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). They are active in more than 70 countries around the world identifying local issues and local activities that help contribute to goals of COPD prevention and reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with COPD.  For further information, see the GOLD website.   World COPD Day 2008 The World COPD Day 2008 will take place on 19 November 2008. In conjunction with World COPD Day 2008, the prize winners of the Eloquium Award 2008 will be announced. more World COPD Day 2007 The World COPD Day 2007 took place on 14 November 2006. In conjunction with World COPD Day 2007, the prize winners of the Eloquium Award 2007 were announced. more