21 – 23 October 2026 | Firstsite Colchester
Call For Abstracts Now Open
Share Your Research, Shape The Future of Cancer Care
Why Should You Submit Your Abstract?
Presenting at the Cancer Innovation & Future Leaders Conference offers a unique opportunity to:
- Share your research with a multidisciplinary audience
- Receive expert feedback from clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders
- Build your professional profile and academic visibility
- Explore collaboration opportunities across academia, healthcare, innovation, and community sectors
- Compete for oral and poster presentation awards
We welcome submissions from individuals and teams across the cancer research and innovation ecosystem, including:
- Undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students
- Early‑career researchers and clinicians
- Innovators, engineers, and data scientists
- Public‑health and community health professionals
- Health‑tech startups, research groups, and spinouts
If your work contributes to improving cancer outcomes, equity, or innovation, we want to hear from you.
Who Should Submit?
Presentation Categories
Oral Presentations
10-12 minute talk delivered in themed sessions + Q&A
Poster Presentations
Scientific posters displayed in the Poster Gallery, with dedicated walkthrough sessions for networking and feedback.
Workshops
Interactive, skills‑based or innovation‑focused sessions proposed and led by participants.
Themes & Subthemes
Cancer Research
- Early detection & diagnostics
- Biomarkers & molecular oncology
- Treatment pathways & therapeutic advances
- Epidemiology & population health
- Survivorship & quality of life
Cancer Innovation
- Digital health, AI & Data Science
- Medical devices & diagnostics
- Implementation Science
- Innovation in screening pathways
- Translation research & prototypes
Cancer & The Community
- Community cancer awareness
- Health literacy
- Patient advocacy & navigation
- Underreached communities & access barriers
- Behavioural science and prevention
- Co-design with patients or communities
Capacity Development
- Emerging research projects
- Skills development & leadership models
- STEM education & Workforce development
- Youth-led community initiatives
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 July 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 30 July 2026
- Early Bird Registration closes: 30 August 2026
- Conference Dates: 21-23 October 2026
Submitting Your Abstract
Submission Guidelines
Before submitting, please review the full guidelines:
- Abstract structure and required sections
- Word count and formatting
- Eligibility criteria
- Review and scoring process
- Presentation expectations for accepted authors
How To Submit Your Abstract:
Follow these simple steps:
- Review the submission guidelines
- Prepare your abstract according to the required format
- Complete the online submission form
- Receive a confirmation email once your submission is received
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone involved in cancer research, innovation, healthcare, or community health.
Yes — multiple submissions are welcome.
You will receive instructions for preparing your oral or poster presentation.
Updates can be made before the submission deadline.
Contact & Support
If you have questions about the submission process or conference participation, we’re here to help.
