The World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP) is a non-profit organization officially registered in Tokyo, Japan. The mission of this international organization is to connect a growing network of specialized medical doctors, health care professionals and industry/technology experts devoted to the art and science of airway, lung and esophageal diseases. The WABIP is committed to the use of new technologies to improve physician performance and communication so that patients may more rapidly benefit from the increasing number of medical and surgical procedures available for the diagnosis and treatment of airway, lung, esophageal and pleural diseases. The goal of the WABIP is to strengthen global ties between regional and national societies or groups from around the world in order to enhance patient care, research, and education in bronchology and related fields. The organization also strives to collaborate with other leading pulmonary, thoracic, otorhinolaryngologic, and oncologic societies while expanding its membership community. The WABIP welcomes individuals and groups to experience the benefits of membership and collegiality found by working with common purpose to diagnose, treat, prevent and ultimately eradicate diseases of the airway, lung, pleura and esophagus.