Cancer Planners Forum happening this week, 13-15 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland
For the second year, UICC is convening this week in Geneva national cancer planners and health officials from around the world who are working to develop and implement cancer strategies efforts and foster cross-country collaboration in health system development.
UICC is building on the success of the inaugural Cancer Planners Forum in 2025, which brought together cancer planners from 40 countries, and is holding the second edition from 13 to 15 May 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland. Over three days, participants will explore how to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate national cancer control plans (NCCPs).
The Forum is tailored for professionals involved in cancer planning at the national, regional, or state level.
Key topics will include priority setting, costing, stakeholder engagement including people living with cancer, and monitoring and evaluation. Participants will also receive updates on the ICCP Project ECHO for national cancer control plan implementation, ICCP tools and resources – including a library and thematic guides, an interactive map of published NCCPs, telementoring, and technical assistance.
The three-day programme is designed for an interactive experience, providing opportunities for participants to exchange insights and expertise with each other, receive hands-on learning, analyse case studies, and engage in practical workshops.
Attendees will include government-appointed cancer planners, Ministry of Health representatives, ICCP partners, invited UICC members, experts, and Forum sponsors. The aim: to strengthen collaboration across sectors and countries, and to reinforce cancer control planning as a crucial investment in health systems and national development.
The Cancer Planners Forum is organised by UICC, in close partnership with the International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP), the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Last update
Monday 11 May 2026
