This month we look forward to Brasov, our 8th Scientific Meeting - do read on to learn about the abstract process but also our first implementation research school and our next Spirometry Simplified programme. Please make sure you've got the right dates in your calendars! We also reflect back on World COPD Day and the many IPCRG COPD resources that can be shared freely. On the research front, three good news stories: a profile of Luke Daines, Early Career Researcher, and two publications in our journal - from Sonia Martins, Breathe Well and Shamanthi Jayasooriya, an IPCRG award winner.