Plenaries

Welcome plenary at the World Cancer Congress 2022

In our plenary sessions, you'll be inspired by a diverse array of highly esteemed experts who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Each session is a unique opportunity to gain insights from firsthand experiences, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and collaboration. Engage in stimulating discussions that showcase how collaborative efforts and research are driving forward the agenda of cancer control worldwide, and leave equipped with the knowledge and connections to make a tangible impact.

PLENARY 1 – "Shaping the future: Preventing cancer and NCDs - Advocating for commitments at the UNHLM on NCDs in 2025."

Tuesday, 17 September, 9:00 - 9:50 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)

Moderated by Jeff Dunn, President, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Jeff Dunn
Jeff Dunn
President, Union for International Cancer Control

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This plenary session aims to create a comprehensive discussion on preventing cancer and NCDs, bridging the gap between identified risk factors and policy integration. It seeks to encourage actionable commitments on NCDs in 2025 at the UNHLM by featuring influential speakers and engaging the audience.

Speakers

Additional speakers to be announced soon.

Averil Power
Averil Power
CEO, Irish Cancer Society

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Katie Dain
Katie Dain
CEO, NCD Alliance

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Rob Yates
Robert Yates
Executive Director, Centre for Universal Health, Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs), United Kingdom

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PLENARY 2 – "Cancer Care 2.0: AI - Real Stories, Real Solutions"

Wednesday, 18 September at 08:30 - 09:50 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)

Moderated by Wil Ngwa, Director of the Global Health Catalyst and chair of the Lancet Commission on cancer in sub-Saharan Africa

Wil Ngwa
Wil Ngwa
Director, Global Health Catalyst; Chair, Lancet Commission on cancer in sub-Saharan Africa

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This plenary session explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cancer control. From prevention to supportive care, this dynamic session features engaging TED Talk-style presentations and a thought-provoking panel discussion, offering a comprehensive look at AI applications across the entire cancer continuum.

Speakers

Additional speakers to be announced soon.

Olivier Michielin
Olivier Michielin
Chair of the Department of Oncology, University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG)

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The transformative impact of AI in a digital pathology lab

 

PLENARY 3 – "WOMEN, POWER AND CANCER: TOWARDS EQUITABLE, GENDER-TRANSFORMATIVE CANCER PREVENTION, CARE AND CONTROL. "

Thursday, 19 September at 08:30 - 09:30 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)

18 April 2024