UICC opens Call for Sessions for World Cancer Congress 2026

Submit your proposal ! UICC invites experts across the global cancer and health communities to help shape the programme for World Cancer Congress 2026, taking place 24–26 September 2026 in Hong Kong.

Each accepted session proposal will be granted up to five complimentary registrations. The deadline for the submission of session proposals is 12 November 2025.

Session proposals should be evidenced-based, globally relevant (i.e. not limited to a single institution), encourage cross-sector, cross-country, or cross-organisation collaboration, include the perspective of people with lived experience of cancer, clearly defined objectives and offer practical methods, techniques, or tools, introduce new thinking or challenge current approaches to services delivery, and align with one of the six programme themes of the Congress. 

Key details

• Call for Sessions opens: 23 September 2025
• Deadline to submit proposals: 12 November 2025 (24:00 CET)
• Event dates: 24–26 September 2026 | Location: Hong Kong
• Length of sessions: There will be six 90-minute highlight sessions, while the others selected for the programme will be 60 minutes
• Eligibility: Session chairs and speakers must be affiliated with an organisation (no individual submissions)

Why submit

• Contribute to a programme designed to strengthen cancer prevention, treatment, care and support around the world.
• Share your organisation’s experience and innovations with a diverse, international audience.
• Influence how global cancer control priorities are discussed, updated, and implemented.

Support and additional resources for UICC members

• A webinar for UICC members will be held to provide guidance through the proposal process.
• UICC members also benefit from discounted registration rates, access to member‑exclusive networking and learning opportunities.
• For more information and to register, email membership@uicc.org.

For more information and to submit a proposal