Host the World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2027

UICC Full Members from low-income, lower-middle-income, and upper-middle-income countries (World Bank Group country classification) are invited to formally express an interest in hosting the World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2027, one of UICC's flagship events.

The event attracts over 350 high profile leaders in cancer control and public health and provides a unique opportunity for a host country and host member organisation to raise their profile globally in the fight against cancer and leave a long lasting impact regionally. 

Over the years, Summit host organisations and countries have widely benefited from welcoming the leaders of the global cancer community in their respective countries. It gives them an opportunity to considerably push forward their national and regional agendas and secure a coordinated and multileveled response. Each edition has a specific theme aligned with the current global health agenda ensuring that challenges and targets are appropriately recognised and addressed at the highest political levels.

Bidding process

The World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2027 is planned to take place in October/November 2027.

Please find below the main steps to follow when submitting your expression of interest: 

• A letter of expression of interest from the CEO of your organisation indicating institutional support and commitment.
• A letter of support from the proposed convention bureau mentioning the destination’s capacity in hosting an event of such calibre.
• The confirmation that your organisation will provide the necessary financial investment.

All expressions of interest must be submitted by one or several UICC Full Members. For more details, please contact Celine Francina, Head of Events & Congress at francina@uicc.org.