Plenary sessions
Start each Congress day together at the World Cancer Congress 2026 plenary sessions - three unmissable morning sessions designed to energise, challenge and connect the cancer control community. The plenaries create a shared focal point where big questions meet real-world action.
Plenary sessions at WCC 2026
Plenary 1 – Where are we now? The global state of cancer control
A reflective and thought-provoking session examining current global progress in cancer control.
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Plenary 2 – Where are we going? Breakthroughs and the future of cancer care
A forward-looking session focused on cutting-edge developments and innovation
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Plenary 3 – Impact, Influence, and Societal Change
This third plenary session focuses on how we can exert influence and through whom to make change happen at a global, regional and local level, with a focus on political will, civil society, social media, and future societal trends, and considering high-profile speakers from outside the cancer field. Session to feature case studies and examples of successful policy influence.
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