North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference

The only cystic fibrosis conference built for your whole team.

NACFC is the world's leading annual gathering of CF professionals, hosted by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The breakthroughs happening in CF right now are moving faster than any journal, webinar, or department meeting can capture. NACFC is where you get ahead of them.

October 7–10, 2026 Atlanta, Georgia

4,300+ CF professionals

11 Multidisciplinary tracks

4-day Full conference

93% Recommend attending

NACFC 2026

One room. Eleven tracks. Four days.

Clinical breakthroughs, late-breaking research, nursing practice, nutrition, pharmacy, social work, and health policy — all running at the same time. You can cover one. Your team can cover all of it.

NACFC 2026 brings together multidisciplinary cystic fibrosis professionals, including physicians, nurses, research scientists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nutritionists, social workers, and pharmacists all under one roof. They leave with new ideas, new collaborators, and a renewed sense of why they do this work.

Closing Event: Georgia Aquarium

Make a splash at the NACFC Closing Event at the Georgia Aquarium on Saturday, October 10! Enjoy food, drinks, a live DJ, and access to the Aquarium’s exhibits in a truly one-of-a-kind setting. Connect with colleagues and celebrate a successful conference alongside the Aquarium’s iconic beluga whales, whose stunning habitat overlooks the ballroom. All registered attendees and conference guests age 18+ are invited to attend with their conference badge (no ticket required).

BE a part of

Affinity Group Networking-

NACFC affinity groups provide opportunities for professionals working in cystic fibrosis to connect with colleagues who share similar identities, experiences, or interests. These grassroots groups are intended to foster professional networking, peer support, community building, and professional growth among individuals from diverse backgrounds across disciplines, institutions, and regions. The CF Foundation provides meeting space and logistical support, while participants shape the experience through conversation, connection, and volunteer leadership. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, engage with colleagues year-round, or help champion an affinity group at NACFC, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Christie Riley, criley@cff.org, to learn more about getting involved.  To attend an affinity group at NACFC, indicate interest in your conference registration.  Event details will be distributed to all who indicate interest in advance of the conference.

 
Attendee perspective

"NACFC is such a powerful experience. The level of dedication and passion behind the shared vision—to improve the lives of patients and ultimately find a cure—is truly astounding. The prognosis for this disease has changed so dramatically that it's impossible not to feel hopeful. This conference inspires you to smile, stay engaged, and listen with true intention."

Emily Messenger, MSN, RN, CPN, CPC
Practice Manager II, Pulmonology — Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, PFT Lab and Ambulatory Float Pool