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Scientific Program

One day. Seven formats. A complete oncology experience.

3–4 February 2027 · Pre-conference workshops on 3 February, main scientific day on 4 February — World Cancer Day. Choose a session format below.

4 February 2027 · Plenary Hall

Plenary Sessions

Keynote lectures from world-leading experts, open to all delegates.

08:30 – 09:004 Feb 2027

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Addresses

Conference President, Conference Chair & guests of honour
Plenary Hall
09:00 – 09:454 Feb 2027

Precision Oncology: From Genomic Data to Bedside Decisions

Prof. Alan R. Whitfield — Royal Marsden Institute, UK
Plenary Hall
09:45 – 10:304 Feb 2027

Immunotherapy in 2027: Where Are We Heading?

Prof. Daniel K. Cho — National Cancer Centre Singapore
Plenary Hall
11:30 – 12:154 Feb 2027

Modern Radiotherapy: Precision Meets Accessibility

Prof. Markus Weber — Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
Plenary Hall
15:30 – 16:154 Feb 2027

Cancer Prevention: The Most Cost-Effective Cure

Prof. Amina Benali — Institut Gustave Roussy, France
Plenary Hall
17:00 – 17:304 Feb 2027

Awards & Closing Ceremony

Best Oral · Best Poster · Young Investigator Awards
Plenary Hall
4 February 2027 · Halls A, B & C

Parallel Sessions

Track-based scientific sessions running in parallel — choose the hall that matches your interest.

10:00 – 11:30

Modern Management of Early Breast Cancer

Chairs: Prof. Elena Marchetti · Dr. Shilan Hama Saeed — Breast Cancer Track
Hall A
10:00 – 11:30

Targeted Therapy in Advanced NSCLC

Chairs: Prof. Sofia Almeida · Dr. Karwan Majeed — Lung Cancer Track
Hall B
10:00 – 11:30

Advances in GI Cancer Surgery

Chairs: Prof. James O'Connell · Prof. Hiwa R. Salim — GI & Surgical Tracks
Hall C
14:00 – 15:30

Hematologic Malignancies: From Genomics to Transplant

Chairs: Prof. Nadia Rahimi · Dr. Dler Ahmed — Hematology Track
Hall A
14:00 – 15:30

Gynecologic Cancers: Surgery and Systemic Therapy

Chairs: Prof. Layla H. Al-Rawi · Dr. Zheen Yousif — Gynecologic Track
Hall B
14:00 – 15:30

Pediatric Oncology: Regional Progress and Global Standards

Chairs: Dr. Sana M. Karim · Dr. Ava Karim — Pediatric Track
Hall C
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Selected oral abstract presentations are embedded within each parallel session. Poster viewing runs all day in the Exhibition Area.
3–4 February 2027 · Workshop Rooms

Workshops

Hands-on, limited-seat training with CME credits. Separate registration required.

Full Workshop Details →
4 February 2027

Panel Discussions

Interactive multi-expert debates on the questions that matter most for our region.

13:00 – 13:45

Breast Cancer Care in the Region: Closing the Gap

Moderator: Prof. Elena Marchetti · Panelists from Iraq, Italy, UAE & Singapore
Plenary Hall
13:00 – 13:45

Building Cancer Surgery Capacity in Iraq

Moderator: Prof. Hiwa R. Salim · Panelists: regional surgical leaders & international faculty
Hall C
16:15 – 17:00

Cancer Care in Iraq & Kurdistan: Challenges and Future Directions

Moderator: Prof. Hazha O. Rasul · Health authorities, hospital directors & WHO representatives
Plenary Hall
4 February 2027 · Symposium Rooms

Industry Symposia

45-minute sponsored scientific sessions presenting the latest therapeutic innovations.

12:15 – 13:00

Industry Symposium I — Innovations in Targeted Therapy

Hosted by a Gold Sponsor · Lunch provided
Symposium Room 1
12:15 – 13:00

Industry Symposium II — Next-Generation Diagnostics

Hosted by a Gold Sponsor · Lunch provided
Symposium Room 2
15:30 – 16:15

Industry Symposium III — Advances in Supportive Care

Hosted by a Silver Sponsor
Symposium Room 1
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Symposium slots are available for sponsors. See the Sponsors & Exhibitors page to reserve your slot.
4 February 2027 · Meeting Rooms

Meet the Expert

Small-group, case-based sessions with international faculty. Pre-registration required — seats are limited to 25 per session.

14:00 – 15:30

Designing Biomarker-Driven Trials in Resource-Limited Settings

Prof. Alan R. Whitfield — Royal Marsden Institute, UK
Meeting Room 2
14:00 – 15:30

Difficult Cases in Breast Oncology: Bring Your Own Case

Prof. Elena Marchetti — European Institute of Oncology, Milan
Meeting Room 1
15:30 – 17:00

Managing Immune-Related Adverse Events: Interactive Cases

Prof. Daniel K. Cho — National Cancer Centre Singapore
Meeting Room 1
4 February 2027 · Hall A

Young Investigator Session

A dedicated stage for researchers under 40 — the six highest-scored young-investigator abstracts compete live for the award.

16:15 – 17:00

Young Investigator Award Session — Final Presentations

Chair: Prof. Karel Vandermeer · Jury: international scientific committee members
Hall A
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The Award

Certificate, trophy, and a travel grant toward an international oncology congress.

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Eligibility

First author aged under 40, original research, abstract submitted through the regular portal and flagged "Young Investigator".

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Format

6 finalists · 5-minute presentation + 2-minute discussion each · live jury scoring.

Submit Your Abstract →