The programme has been built across six themes and is overseen by a group of influential international experts.

The World Cancer Congress 2026 (WCC 2026) is your opportunity to engage and get inspired, boost your career and be exposed to the latest developments in cancer control while connecting with health experts from all over the world.

The World Cancer Congress 2026 is scheduled to be held from 24-26 September 2026 in Hong Kong.

The World Cancer Congress 2026 will take place in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

Hosting the World Cancer Congress offers the unique opportunity for an organisation to welcome the global cancer community in their country. 

The first International Cancer Congress was held in Madrid in 1933. It led to the foundation of the International Union Against Cancer in 1935, renamed the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in 2010.

Over 2,000 medical specialists, scientists, NGO and civil society representatives, Ministers of Health, high-level United Nations representatives, and people living with or affected by cancer attended WCC 2024 at the International Conference Center in Geneva.

The Congress programme is drawn from the contributions of the global cancer community. 

Be part of the world’s leading cancer control event. Sponsoring the Congress connects you with global health leaders, amplifies your brand’s purpose, and positions you at the forefront of innovation and impact in cancer care.

Empowering voices from under-represented communities, UICC scholarships make it possible for individuals from low- and middle-income countries to attend the Congress and connect, often for the first time, with the global cancer community.