Oncology Events 2026: International Conferences, Dates & Locations

Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri

Oncology Events 2026: International Conferences, Dates & Locations

Written By : Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri Published On 2026-01-09T10:30:22+05:30 | Updated On 9 Jan 2026 11:23 AM IST

Cancer represents a major public health and economic challenge in the 21st century, accounting for one in six deaths and one in four deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. The disease causes three in ten premature deaths from NCDs worldwide (30.3% among those aged 30–69 years) and ranks among the top three causes of death in this age group in 177 of 183 countries. Cancer incurs substantial societal costs that vary across cancer types, regions, and genders. As cancer ranks among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, the focus has increased on precision oncology, multidisciplinary care, and technology-driven treatments. India, with its rising incidence of common and rare malignancies, is emerging as a key center for cancer research and clinical care delivery. The international and national oncology communities are preparing for a year of significant scientific engagement.

As medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology advance, 2026 will be crucial for oncologists, researchers, medical physicists, dosimetrists, surgeons, imaging specialists, industry innovators, and health policy experts. In India and globally, 2026 scientific meetings will serve as platforms for sharing transformative research, clinical trial data, and innovations in cancer care, including:

Contemporary cancer research, novel biomarkers and emerging diagnostic modalities,
Advances in radiation therapies, targeted therapies, immuno-oncology, cellular therapies, and cancer vaccines
Multidisciplinary management of malignancies
Pediatric oncology
Cancer prevention includes awareness, education, screening strategies, and early detection programs.
Real-world evidence, and guideline-shaping clinical trials

These sessions will serve as forums for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and translation of research into clinical practices. For oncologists and radiation oncology professionals in India and globally, these conferences provide opportunities to align with evolving treatments, adopt new technologies, and shape future cancer care practices. Below is an overview of the 2026 conference calendar, highlighting key Oncology and Radiation Oncology scientific sessions across India and globally (Table 1).

Table 1: Comprehensive overview of 2026 Oncology Conferences Worldwide and in India

S.No	Conference Title	Dates	Location
Oncology Conferences, 2026- Global
1.	2026 NRG – (National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP), the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), and the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)) Oncology Winter Meeting	22^nd – 24^th January, 2026	San Francisco, California
2.	ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) Summit Africa 2026	6^th – 8^th February 2026	Cape Town, South Africa
3.	Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) 2026 – 20th Advanced Cancer Therapies	14^th -16^th February, 2026	Florida, USA
4.	Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) 2026 Annual Meeting	5^th - 7^th March, 2026	Phoenix, Arizona
5.	Global Oncology Summit - Academics World, in collaboration with the IRAJ (International Institute of Research and Journal)	7^th - 8th March 2026	Dubai, UAE
6.	2nd Edition of International Cancer & Immuno-Oncology Conference (CIOC 2026)	19^th – 21^st, March 2026	Singapore
7.	10th International Congress on Innovative Approaches in Head and Neck Oncology (ICHNO 2026) - European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), the European Head and Neck Society (EHNS) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)	19^th – 21^st March 2026	Seville, Spain
8.	National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) 2026 Annual Conference	27^th– 29^th March 2026	Orlando, Florida
9.	International Experts Summit on Oncology & Cancer Care (Oncology Summit-2026)	13^th – 15^th April, 2026	Tokyo, Japan
10.	5th International Conference on Cancer Science and Therapy – Cancer 2026	4^th – 5^th May, 2026	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11.	European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) 2026	15^th - 19^th May 2026	Stockholm, Sweden
12.	International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) @60 International Scientific Conference: Cancer Research into Action	19^th – 21^st May 2026.	Lyon, France
13.	American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 Annual Meeting	29^th May - 2^nd June, 2026	Chicago, Illinois
14.	5th International Conference on Cancer and Oncology Research – Oncology Congress 2026	29^th – 30^th June, 2026	Berlin, Germany
15.	Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) - World Cancer Congress 2026	24^th – 26^th September 2026	Hong Kong, China
16.	American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 68th Annual Meeting	26^th - 30^thSeptember, 2026	Boston, USA
Oncology Conferences, 2026 - India
17.	6th International Global Cancer Consortium Conference Jointly organised with the 15th East Zone Surgical Oncology Conference	9^th -10^th January, 2026	Kolkata, India
18.	Global Preventive Onco Summit 2026 (GPOS 2026)	16^th – 18^th January 2026	Thiruvananthapuram, India
19.	5th Indo Oncology Summit - International Association for Integrated Oncology (IAIO)	17^th – 18^th January 2026	Bhubaneswar, India
20.	7th Annual Conference of Immuno-Oncology Society of India (I-OSICON 2026)	22^nd - 25^th January 2026	Chennai, India.
21.	12th Young Radiation Oncologist Conference (YROC)- 2026	24^th -25^th, January 2026	Bengaluru, India
22.	Indian Association of Surgical Oncology – MIDCON-Raipur	7^th – 8^th February 2026	Chhattisgarh, India
23.	Oncology 2026 - International Conference on Multidisciplinary Management of Common Cancers	13^th – 15^th March 2026.	Kochi, India
24.	9th Edition World Cancer Congress - 2026	20^th - 21^st March, 2026	New Delhi, India
25.	CANREHAB 2026 Onco-Rehabilitation Multidisciplinary Conference	17^th –19^th April, 2026	Mumbai, India
26.	7th Global Cancer Summit - 2026 (GCS–2026) on "Living with cancer in the 21st century	23^rd August 2026	Varanasi, India
27.	39th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO-NATCON 2026)	9^th-11^th October 2026	Lucknow, India

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Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri

Dr Bhumika Maikhuri is an orthodontist with 2 years of clinical experience. She is also working as a medical writer and anchor at Medical Dialogues. She has completed her BDS from Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital and MDS from Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences. She has a few publications and patents to her credit. Her diverse background in clinical dentistry and academic research uniquely positions her to contribute meaningfully to our team.