opening ceremony
Tuesday, 17 September, 8:15 - 9:00 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)
Moderated by Ellie Cannon, BBC Journalist
Speakers
Pierre Maudet
State Councillor, Government of Geneva
Stella Kyriakides
EU Commissioner, Health and Food Safety (pre-recorded address)
Sir Jeremy Farrar
Chief Scientist, World Health Organization (WHO)
PLENARY 1 – "Shaping the future: Preventing cancer and NCDs - Advocating for commitments at the UNHLM on NCDs in 2025."
Tuesday, 17 September, 9:00 - 10:00 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)
Moderated by Jeff Dunn, President, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Speakers
Bente Mikkelsen
Director, Non-Communicable Diseases
Division of UHC/Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases,
World Health Organization
Fabio Gomes
Regional Advisor on Nutrition and Physical Activity for the Americas, Pan-American Health Organization (World Health Organization)
Anna Gilmore
Co-director, Centre for 21st Century Public Health; and Director, Tobacco Control Research Group, University of Bath, United Kingdom
Robert Yates
Executive Director, Centre for Universal Health, Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs), United Kingdom
UICC PRESIDENTS SESSION
Tuesday, 17 September, 14:30 - 15:30 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)
Moderated by Cary Adams, CEO, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Cary Adams
CEO, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Speakers
Jeff Dunn
President, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
HRH Dina Mired
Past President, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Jordan
Ulrika Årehed Kågström
President Elect, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Sweden
Anil D'Cruz
President Elect, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), India
Tezer Kutluk
President Elect, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Türkiye
Mary Gospodarowicz
President Elect, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Canada
Sanchia Aranda
President Elect, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Australia
Eduardo Cazap
President Elect, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Argentina
UICC AND PARTNERS PLENARY SESSION: “Multi-Stakeholder action and cancer control.”
Tuesday, 17 September, 17:00 - 18:00 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)
Moderated by Cary Adams, CEO, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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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
Director, Global Health Catalyst; Chair, Lancet Commission on cancer in sub-Saharan Africa
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
Olivier Michielin
Chair of the Department of Oncology, University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), Switzerland
The transformative impact of AI in precision oncology
Raj Jena
Clinical Principal Research Associate & Honorary Consultant, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Using AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
Kingsley Ndoh
Founder & CEO, Hurone AI, United States
Using AI technology to offer precision care to anyone in need
Micah Skeens
Principal Investigator, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, United States
How AI chatbots can enhance support for families of children with cancer
BIG DEBATE – "ai in cancer control: progress or peril?"
Wednesday, 18 September from 14:00 - 15:00 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)
Moderated by Ellie Cannon, BBC Journalist
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into healthcare, offering significant advancements in diagnosing diseases, tailoring treatment plans, providing psychosocial support and taking on and supporting the management of administrative tasks. However, the rapid adoption of AI also introduces critical challenges, particularly concerning patient data privacy, the necessity for ongoing human oversight, and the development of robust regulatory frameworks. This debate explored the dual facets of AI in cancer control: its potential to transform care and the imperative to uphold safety and ethical standards.
Richard Lee
Consultant Respiratory Physician, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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)
Moderated by Ophira Ginsburg, Senior Advisor for Clinical Research, National Cancer Institute, United States
Ophira Ginsburg
Senior Advisor for Clinical Research, National Cancer Institute, United States
This session reviewed a year of progress since the launch of the report: Women, power, and cancer: a Lancet Commission, highlighting the Commission's findings and recommended priority actions for a broad range of stakeholders. The speakers reflected on progress towards implementing the report’s key recommendations in the past year, and discussed remaining priorities and challenges.
Speakers
Ani Shakarishvili
Special Adviser, Team Lead- Integrated Systems and Services for HIV and Health, UNAIDS
Valerie McCormack
Deputy Branch Head
Environment and Lifestyle Epidemiology, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IAEA)
CLOSING CEREMONY AND uicc awards
Thursday, 19 September, 12:20 - 13:10 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)
Moderated by Jeff, President, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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Ulrika Årehed Kågström, President-elect, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)