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.
Chioma
Uzodimma
Her Excellency, Barr. Chioma Deborah Uzodimma is the First Lady of Imo State, Nigeria, and the wife of the Executive Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma, CON. Their union is blessed with children. She is a distinguished legal practitioner, called to the Nigerian Bar, with LL.B. and LL.M. degrees from Imo State University, Owerri, and professional experience across leading law firms in Nigeria. As First Lady, she champions impactful social initiatives through the GoodHope Women Flourish Initiative (GHWFI), with a focus on women’s empowerment, healthcare advancement, and support for vulnerable populations. Her Excellency currently serves as Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Chair of the Subcommittee on Monitoring and Evaluation for the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE), and Secretary of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). In recognition of her leadership and humanitarian contributions, she has received several honours and awards. Notably, she was named First Lady of the Year 2025 by The Sun Newspapers in January 2026. She is also a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC) and a recipient of a Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa).
