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 Minds.” Attendees will engage in a high-level scientific program featuring keynote addresses from global experts, hands-on workshops in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and sessions dedicated to precision oncology and multidisciplinary care. A major highlight of this edition is the IASO NATCON 2026 Golden Jubilee Awards, offering over 50 cash prizes and the opportunity for selected abstracts to be published in the Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology (IJSO).