Matthias Guckenberger, Professor and Chairman of Department of Radiation Oncology at USZ and UZH, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“ESTRO 2026 in Stockholm.
4500 submitted scientific abstracts.
8900 participants, 25% from outside Europe.
Highlights and reflections
- Scientific excellence with simultaneous publications in The Lancet Oncology and Radiotherapy and Oncology – David Collingridge, Pierre Blanchard.
- New Clinical Bootcamp pre-meeting to provide up-to-date guidance for first-line Radiation Oncologists, bridging gaps in evidence.
- New ESTRO Impact meeting to follow.
- New Global Networking Reception for the global community.
- New joint clinical guideline initiative by the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
- Launch of digital platform ESTRO Hub.
- Music at opening ceremony by colleagues Lena Kretzschmar, Peter Larson, Jim Mechalakos.
- First ESTRO music festival by three bands, all from the field of Radiation Oncology.
Translation of ESTRO 2026 conference theme, ‘Innovating Radiation Oncology, together’
- Opening ceremony: honorary members sharing insights into cancer care-shaping developments – Giuseppe Curigliano, David Palma, Stephen Kry, Emma Hall, Laura Dawso.
- Presidential symposium: reflections from the CEO of Cancer Patients Europe and five presidents from five radiation oncology societies – Antonella Cardone, Ben Slotman, Arjun Sahgal, Efi Koutsouveli, Neha Vapiwala.
- Closing session: six esteemed colleagues sharing their dream about Radiation Oncology in a world without boundaries, walls, and silos – Shankar Siva, Elizabeth Forde, Alex Louie, Georgina Fröhlich, Lauren Henke, Monica Mangoni.
Individual dreams merged into one:
Our dream is a world where Radiation Oncology is not feared or overlooked, but understood, valued, and available for all.
Thanks to all contributing colleagues, industry partners, participants, and the ESTRO office.
See you for ESTRO 2027 in Milano with Barbara Jereczek-Fossa.”
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