OncoDaily is heading to the ASCO 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago — and we’re bringing the full force of our global platform with us. From live scientific sessions and exclusive events to on-the-ground interviews and real-time congress coverage, this is your one-stop guide to everything OncoDaily at ASCO.
Events of OncoDaily at ASCO 2026
Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, industry partner, or early-career oncologist — there’s a place for you in the OncoDaily universe this May.
The Yvonne Awards 2026
Nomination Committee Co-Chairs: Miriam Mutebi & Philip Kantoff
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2026
Location: Chicago — venue to be announced
The Yvonne Awards — named after the yew tree, a symbol of resilience and longevity — honor young innovators and leaders advancing cancer care across 9 categories: Breakthrough Research, Global Oncology, Community Oncology, Leadership, Mentorship, Challenging the Status Quo, Pediatric Oncology, Humanitarian Award, and AI in Oncology (named by ZS). The 2026 ceremony will recognize the next generation shaping the future of oncology — right before the party begins.
OncoDaily Party 2026: Chicago Lights, Encore
Co-Chairs: Yelena Janjigian & Gevorg Tamamyan
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Location: To be revealed soon
The tradition that lit up the Chicago Riverwalk and electrified Berlin is back — bigger, bolder, and right where it all began. Following the Yvonne Awards Ceremony, the signature OncoDaily Party takes over — live music, five continents in one room, and the oncology community at its most human.
This event is INVITATION ONLY.
OncoDaily Grand Rounds at ASCO: Sarcoma Edition
Co-Chairs: Sandra D’Angelo & Herbert Loong
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM (Chicago Time)
Location: Hilton Chicago, 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Sponsor: US WorldMeds (Bronze)
Sarcoma Grand rounds with leading experts, brought by OncoDaily, will be a focused deep-dive into the latest developments shaping sarcoma care, featuring Javier Martín Broto and Robin Jones — from novel treatment strategies to future directions in the field.
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OncoDaily Grand Rounds: AI in Oncology Edition
Chair: Douglas Flora | Co-Host: Pavankumar Anné (ZS)
Exclusive Partner: ZS
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM CT
Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
OncoDaily, together with ZS, is organizing the OncoDaily Grand Rounds: AI in Oncology. The expanding role of artificial intelligence in oncology — from clinical decision support and drug development to data-driven research — with Cristian Massacesi (BMS), Debra Patt (Texas Oncology/ASCO), Sanjay Juneja (Tempus AI), and Sunil Verma (AstraZeneca) exploring where technology meets cancer care.
Breast Leadership Forum & Brunch with OncoDaily
Details coming soon.
An intimate gathering of breast oncology leaders for scientific exchange, strategic conversation, and community building — over brunch, the OncoDaily way.
Live from ASCO: OncoDaily On the Ground
OncoDaily’s editorial and intelligence teams will be on-site throughout ASCO 2026, delivering:
KOL Interviews – Sit-down conversations with key opinion leaders, principal investigators, clinical trialists, and emerging voices shaping oncology.
Trial Coverage & Data Highlights – Rapid, expert-curated summaries of presented data, late-breaking abstracts, and practice-changing sessions — published in real time across OncoDaily platforms.
Session Recaps & Daily Highlights – Don’t miss a beat. Short-form summaries and editorial picks so you stay informed even when you can’t be in every room.
Podcasts – New episodes recorded live at ASCO, featuring candid discussions with the leaders behind the science.
Meet the OncoDaily Community
ASCO 2026 is your chance to connect with the people behind the platform.
Meet the OncoDaily Hubs – Connect with our global network of oncology professionals representing every continent and every subspecialty.
Join the Global Program – Whether you’re an early-career oncologist, a medical writer, a content creator, or a researcher — our community and volunteer programs are open. Come find out how to get involved.
OncoDaily Events & Congresses – Learn about our full 2026 calendar: from virtual summits and journal clubs to flagship congresses across GI, breast, lung, GU, sarcoma, and beyond.
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