The Multidisciplinary GI Oncology Summit 2026: Advances in Gastrointestinal Cancer Care, Biomarkers, and Team-Based Treatment Strategies, organized by Binaytara, will take place on October 3, 2026 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio. This one-day CME/CE-accredited conference will bring together specialists in medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, gastroenterology, pathology, radiology, pharmacy, nursing, and […]

The 2026 NCCN 2-Day Fall Policy Summit is scheduled for Monday, October 5 – Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The event features a new two-day format with options to attend virtually or in person, gathering patients, providers, payers, policymakers, advocates, and industry leaders to discuss the current landscape […]

The 2nd Annual Global Cancer Research & Innovation Symposium (GCRIS 2026), sponsored by the Association of Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC), will take place on 5–6 October 2026 in New York City under the theme “Accelerating Tomorrow’s Cancer Breakthroughs Through Investment and Leading-Edge Science.” The 1.5-day symposium will connect investors, biotechnology and pharmaceutical leaders, academic researchers, […]

The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) Conference on Cancer Metabolism will be held in Bilbao, Spain, from October 6–8, 2026. This conference focuses on metabolic reprogramming, a key hallmark of tumors, and the metabolic alterations that cancer and stromal cells undergo to meet energetic demands, survive in hostile environments, and modify their niche. The […]

The Early Detection of Cancer Conference 2026 is set to convene from October 6–8 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) in Scotland. Co-hosted by Cancer Research UK and the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, this premier three-day summit serves as a global focal point for the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED). The program […]

The SIC – 66th Annual Meeting of the Società Italiana di Cancerologia 2026 will take place from October 7–9, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Organized by the Società Italiana di Cancerologia (SIC), the meeting will bring together researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to discuss the latest advances in cancer research and oncology care. The congress will […]

The 4th International Conference, on Innovations and Advances in Cancer Research and Treatment – Cancer 2026, organized by Scitechseries, will take place on 8–9 October 2026 at ANA Crowne Plaza Narita in Chiba, Japan. Under the theme “Empowering Global Collaboration in Cancer Care,” the conference will bring together researchers, oncologists, geneticists, engineers, and other specialists […]

The 2026 Advances in Prostate Cancer Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach course, organized by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), will take place on October 8–9, 2026, in New York City, with both in-person and virtual participation available. The two-day program will focus on the latest advances across the full continuum of prostate cancer care, bringing […]

The EORTC Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma Group Autumn Meeting 2026 will take place on October 8–9, 2026, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The meeting is organized by the EORTC Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma Group and is open only to individual members or site staff members of the group. EORTC states that further meeting details […]

The 2nd Australasian International Breast Congress (AIBC) will take place in Brisbane, Australia, from October 8–10, 2026, bringing together the Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD), the World Congress on Controversies in Breast Cancer (CoBrCa), and Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ) for a comprehensive joint meeting. The congress will address the most […]

The EORTC Cutaneous Lymphoma Tumour Group Annual Meeting 2026 will take place from October 8–10, 2026, at the Colosseum Berlin in Berlin, Germany. The meeting will bring together clinicians, pathologists, scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from Europe and beyond to discuss current developments in cutaneous lymphomas. The scientific programme will focus on cutaneous lymphomas, inflammatory […]

The 2026 NFCR Global Summit and Award Ceremonies for Cancer Research and Entrepreneurship is a high-impact annual gathering hosted by the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) where science and entrepreneurship intersect to accelerate cancer breakthroughs. Scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, this event is designed to spark powerful partnerships and collaborations among diverse leaders […]

The IASO-NATCON 2026 (39th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology) is scheduled for October 9–11, 2026, in the culturally rich city of Lucknow, with specialized workshops beginning on October 8. Jointly organized by the IASO and the Lucknow Oncology Association (LOA), the conference is themed “Extending reach, enhancing precision - Uniting Surgical […]

The European School of Oncology's Basics in Breast Cancer Surgery course is a hybrid educational event consisting of pre-recorded online lectures available from 27 July 2026 and a hands-on, practical training session taking place on either 9 or 10 October 2026 at Imperial College London, UK. Chaired by Riccardo A. Audisio (IT), the program offers […]

The FLASCO Fall Oncology Congress 2026, organized by the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) and sponsored or cosponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), will take place on 9–10 October 2026 at the Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida. The congress will bring together oncology professionals for educational sessions and discussions […]

The 17th Annual In-Person Comprehensive Hematology and Oncology Review Course, hosted by Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine, will take place on October 12–16, 2026, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, Washington. The five-day intensive course provides a broad review of hematology and medical oncology, with emphasis on current standards of […]

The conference "Innovative Preclinical Models for Pediatric Cancer Research" (DMM26) is a specialized scientific meeting scheduled for October 13–15, 2026. Organized by the Company of Biologists, this event focuses on the development and application of advanced models - including organoids, PDX models, and CRISPR-engineered systems - to better understand childhood cancers and accelerate drug discovery. […]

The Iowa Cancer Summit 2026, organized by the Iowa Cancer Consortium, will take place on 13 October 2026 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa. As the state’s comprehensive cancer control conference, the Summit will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, patient advocates, and community leaders to exchange promising practices and strengthen collaboration across cancer […]

The 22nd Biennial Meeting of the European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID 2026) will take place from October 14 to October 17, 2026, at the Maastricht Exhibition and Conference Centre (MECC) in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Organized by Kenes Group in conjunction with INGID and IPOPI, this premier international forum is themed “Translational Immunology Beyond Boundaries.” Led […]

Taking place 14–16 October at Artipelag, Stockholm, Momentum is a high-level summit convened by the CancerFonden - Swedish Cancer Society, bringing together a carefully curated group of leaders from across sectors — policymakers, healthcare leaders, patient representatives, researchers, industry and investors — with a shared ambition: to accelerate Europe's action on cancer. Across Europe, world-class […]

The ESSO Advanced Course on the Treatment of Peritoneal Surface Malignancy takes place 15–16 October 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. This comprehensive two-day workshop addresses the state-of-the-art multimodal treatment of peritoneal surface malignancies through plenary lectures, MDT case sessions, small group multilingual discussions, video-based education, and live surgery. Day 1 is held at Centro Médico Teknon […]

The Level 2 Hands-on Course on Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy and Gastrectomy, organized by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), will take place on 15–16 October 2026 at University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands. Led by an international faculty, the course will combine expert lectures, anatomy sessions, live surgical demonstrations, and hands-on cadaveric training. Participants will […]

The 28th Annual Blood-Brain Barrier Consortium Meeting, hosted by the Providence Neuroscience Institute, will take place in person on 15–16 October 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, at The Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon. The programme will highlight advances in blood-brain barrier and neurovascular unit research, including therapeutic delivery to brain tumours, focused […]

JADPRO Live 2026, organized by Conexiant in collaboration with the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO), will take place on 15–18 October 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with both in-person and virtual participation available. Recognized as a leading CE-accredited meeting for oncology advanced practitioners, the conference is expected to […]

The 17th AFSOS National Congress of Supportive Oncology Care (Congrès National des Soins Oncologiques de Support), organized by the Association Francophone des Soins Oncologiques de Support (AFSOS), will take place on 15–16 October 2026 at Lille Grand Palais in Lille, France, following the 16th JR-SOS on 14 October. The multidisciplinary meeting is designed for healthcare […]

The ASCO Quality Care Symposium 2026 is a hybrid medical conference dedicated to advancing the quality of cancer care. The meeting will be held from October 16–17, 2026, both in-person at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA, and online. The symposium focuses on sharing research, innovations, and practical strategies for improving patient outcomes, healthcare […]

The 16th Biennial Rivkin Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium, presented by the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), will take place on October 16–18, 2026, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The in-person symposium will bring together clinicians and researchers from around the world to share advances across ovarian cancer prevention and early detection, rare […]

The OPN Southwest Chapter Conference 2026, organized by the Oncology Pharmacy Network (OPN), will take place on October 17, 2026, at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Designed for hematology/oncology pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students, residents, and other oncology pharmacy professionals, the one-day meeting will focus on evidence-based strategies to improve cancer care […]

The 5th International Congress on Integration in Specialized Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Oncology—organized by VIDAWASI Perú—will take place from October 20 to 23, 2026, at the Plaza Yanahuara Convention Center in Cusco's historic Sacred Valley. Serving as a premier Latin American forum for highly complex pediatric care, this year’s congress brings together over 50 renowned […]

The ACCC 43rd National Oncology Conference is set for October 21–23, 2026, in Boston, MA. Hosted by the Association of Cancer Care Centers, this premier event brings together a diverse group of clinicians, administrators, and patient advocates to explore quality and process improvements in oncology care. A highlight of the conference will be the presentation […]

Kidney Week 2026, organized by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), will take place on 21–25 October 2026 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. More than 12,000 kidney professionals from around the world are expected to attend the in-person meeting, which will provide opportunities to exchange knowledge, explore the latest scientific and medical […]

The Level 2 Advanced Course on Pancreatic Cancer Surgery, organized by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), will take place on 22–23 October 2026 at VGR Campus Nya Varvet in Gothenburg, Sweden. The course will focus on the latest multidisciplinary and surgical approaches to borderline, locally advanced, and other pancreatic malignancies, including vascular resections, […]

The Level 2 Advanced Course on Breast Cancer Surgery, organized by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), will take place on 22–24 October 2026 at Hotel NH Danube City in Vienna, Austria. This interactive workshop will explore evidence-based and multidisciplinary approaches to breast cancer surgery through expert lectures, case discussions, video-based sessions, practical training […]

The 6th European Congress on Cancer and Oncology Research, organized by Coalesce Research Group, will take place on 22–23 October 2026 at Hotel Best Front Maritim in Barcelona, Spain. The congress will bring together oncologists, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to discuss advances in cancer diagnosis, treatment, prevention, clinical trials, emerging therapies, and translational research. […]

The 64th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology (JSCO 2026) will take place on October 22–24, 2026, at the Kobe Convention Center in Kobe, Japan. Held under the theme “One Team to Conquer Cancer,” the meeting will bring together clinicians, researchers, medical staff, and other professionals involved in cancer care for a […]

The 2026 Accelerated Review in Medical Oncology, organized by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), will take place on October 23–24, 2026, in New York City. This intensive two-day, in-person course is designed as a high-yield review for hematology/oncology fellows preparing for initial board certification and medical oncologists preparing for certification or recertification in Medical […]

The OSMO Fall 2026 Membership Conference, organized by the Oregon Society of Medical Oncology (OSMO), will take place on October 23–24, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, with the main scientific meeting on October 24 held at The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel. The programme will bring together Oregon’s oncology community for education and networking, with sessions […]

The 37th Annual Fall Foliage Cancer Conference, organized by Continuing Cancer Education, Inc. and jointly provided with the MORE Foundation, will take place on October 23–24, 2026, at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. This year’s programme will focus on lung cancer, bringing together community oncologists and allied health professionals for practical […]

The 2026 NCODA International Fall Summit is a premier educational event for the global oncology community, scheduled for October 28–30, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The summit is designed to foster innovation in patient-centered care and medically integrated oncology, bringing together clinical experts, pharmacists, and industry partners. Participants can engage in over 40 technical sessions covering […]

The ESOI Touchdown 2026 will take place from October 29–31, 2026, at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg, Germany. The in-person congress will bring together radiologists, clinicians, scientists, patients, and industry partners to explore current developments and future directions in oncologic imaging. The scientific program will cover artificial intelligence in oncologic diagnostics, innovative […]

The ESO Ambassador Educational Event on Multidisciplinary Approach to Neoadjuvant and Post-Neoadjuvant Treatment in Breast Cancer takes place 30–31 October 2026 at the University Clinic of Radiotherapy and Oncology in Skopje, North Macedonia. Part of a series launched in celebration of the European School of Oncology's upcoming 50th Anniversary, the event is hosted by ESO […]