The 23rd Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology 2018 (APSR 2018) will take place at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) in Taiwan from 29 November to 2 December, 2018. The APSR gathers 2,500 clinicians, researchers and experts in respiratory medicine community in the Asia Pacific region. To provide a platform for delegates to discuss, exchange, and share their knowledge, experiences and opinions for the development of respirology, the scientific committee prepare a comprehensive program with plenary lectures, educational workshops/post-graduate courses, symposia and industry seminars.