The Spatial Biology 2026 conference, part of the prestigious Cancer Grand Challenges series, is set to take place from September 1–3 at The Royal Society in London.

Chaired by Professor Greg Hannon (CRUK Cambridge Institute), this landmark summit convenes global pioneers to explore the “inflection point” of spatial omics and 3D tumor mapping. Building on the legacy of the IMAXT and Rosetta grand challenge teams, the program will delve into AI-driven data integration, multidimensional tumor heterogeneity, and the transition of spatial tools from descriptive research to clinical diagnostic applications. With an elite speaker faculty including Dana Pe’er (Sloan Kettering), Fei Chen (Broad Institute), and Bernd Bodenmiller (UZH), the event serves as a critical forum for oncologists, technology developers, and policymakers to define the future of precision medicine through the lens of the tumor microenvironment.

Registration is now open and will close on Monday 13 July 2026. If you’re interested in attending, register here.