Ulrika Årehed Kågström, Chairman of the Board/Styrelseordförande at Kulturrådet, shared on LinkedIn:
“What an extraordinary few days in Hong Kong.
The World Cancer Congress is truly unique. It brings together the entire cancer community, across countries, professions and sectors, and across the full spectrum of cancer control.
This year, 2,000 delegates from 124 countries came together to share knowledge and experience in prevention, early detection, treatment and care, research, advocacy, policy and patient support.
As President of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), it has been a real privilege to welcome this extraordinary community to Hong Kong and to see first-hand the energy, openness and commitment that make UICC so special.
We discussed the challenges ahead. A growing global cancer burden. Persistent and unacceptable inequities. The need to strengthen health systems, invest in prevention and early detection, and ensure that advances in research, new treatments and technology benefit people everywhere.
But what makes the World Cancer Congress so special is not only the programme. It is the people.
Over these days, I have been inspired by the passion, knowledge and commitment of this global community. I have heard about practical solutions that are already making a difference in countries around the world. I have met old friends and made new ones.
And I leave Hong Kong with new ideas, new connections and renewed determination to turn what we have learnt into action.
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful hosts, the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society, to the Hong Kong authorities, our partners and sponsors, the programme and abstract committees, speakers, session chairs and volunteers, and to the fantastic UICC team who have worked so hard to make these days possible.
And most of all, thank you to everyone who travelled to Hong Kong and contributed with your knowledge, experience, curiosity and ambition.
This is what UICC is about. Bringing people together, learning from one another and turning our shared ambition into meaningful change for people affected by cancer.
Thank you, Hong Kong. Thank you to the global cancer community.
See you in Geneva in 2028.”
You can also read:
Highlights from World Cancer Congress 2026 – Part 2
