World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2025
Bridging Divides, Building Futures | Melbourne, Australia, 18-20 November 2025
Summit venue
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
Transportation
Melbourne CBD (Central Business District) is about a 30 min. drive away from Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport (MEL).
There are plenty of options:
- Uber or taxi
- Bus services via the SkyBus Melbourne City Express. It will take you directly to Southern Cross Station in the city centre.
- Private transfers like Hughes Chauffeur Service. Enjoy a 10% discount using the promo code DF10
Please note that travel on trams in Melbourne's city centre (CBD) is free.
Accommodation
Registered WCLS 2025 attendees may now reserve their hotel accommodation in Melbourne for the Summit at preferential rates and conditions. As November is a busy period, we highly encourage you to make your reservation as early as possible.
Here's a preview of selected hotels and their starting prices:
- The Pan Pacific Melbourne - Summit Headquarters Hotel
20m from the Summit venue (connected)
The price per night starts at AUD $289.00. - Oakwood Premier
850m from the Summit venue
The price per night starts at AUD $275.00. - Crowne Plaza
800m from the Summit venue
The price per night starts at AUD $280.00.
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AC by Marriott Southbank
900m from the Summit venue
The price per night starts at AUD $264.00. - Hotel Indigo on Flinders
1.1km from the Summit venue
The price per night starts at AUD $290.00. - Crown Metropol Melbourne
1km from the Summit venue
The price per night starts at AUD $260.00.
Travel support
Invitees that may require financial assistance to travel to Australia for WCLS 2025 may contact scholarships@uicc.org, stating their full name, organisation, country, e-mail address and specific requests. Please note that UICC expects to have extremely modest means available to support invitees that require financial assistance to attend. Priority will be given to senior representatives of UICC full member organisations from low- and lower-middle income countries.
Visa
Most non-Australian citizens require a visa to travel Australia.
For more information about visas, please visit The Department of Home Affairs website.
For any questions related to visas, please contact the your local Australian Visa Office via the Enquiry Form.
If you require a letter of invitation from UICC to support your visa application, please email wcls@uicc.org with the following information:
- a copy of your passport and;
- your mailing address.
Hygiene and safety measures
UICC is dedicated to creating a safe and healthy environment for all attendees at the Summit. The organisation is fully committed to adhering to all regulations and guidelines set forth by Australian authorities in relation to large gatherings.
UICC strongly advises any participants who are feeling unwell to wear a mask or stay home to protect their fellow colleagues and help prevent the spread of diseases during the Summit. If you feel any COVID symptoms, we encourage you to get tested before participating in the event; if the test is proven positive, and aligned with the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care guidelines, we encourage you to remain at your hotel and wear masks to protect others. Should you need help to find antigen tests and masks, please contact the helpdesk.
Masks are available upon request for those in need. Additionally, there will be disinfection stations positioned throughout the venue, and disinfection teams will regularly clean surfaces during the event.
Sustainability
UICC aims to minimize the event's detrimental effect on the environment by employing various strategies. We urge all attendees to fly conscientiously and contribute to a programme that offsets carbon emissions.
The World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2025 will be held in Melbourne, Australia, hosted by Cancer Council Victoria. This event brings together experts from various international cancer alliances and UICC member organizations, fostering a diverse exchange of knowledge and strategies in the global fight against cancer.
Please find the preliminary programme for the World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2025.
The World Cancer Leaders’ Summit (WCLS) is the preeminent annual policy meeting dedicated to furthering global cancer control at the highest levels.
World Cancer Leaders' Summit