Calling out Innovators
Equity, evidence, innovation and community action in cancer care
Every 75 seconds, a life changes in the UK with a new cancer diagnosis. Join researchers, clinicians, charities, innovators and future leaders for a practical day of ideas, skills and collaboration to help shape more equitable cancer outcomes.
- October 21 - 23, 2026
- FirstSite, Colchester - UK
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21 - 23 Oct 2026 | FirstSite
Colchester, United Kingdom
Shaping The Future
One Conference, Three pillars
A premier gathering uniting research, technology, and community to accelerate clinical breakthroughs, cross-sector collaboration, and career development.
Cancer Research
Advancing rigorous clinical and translational science to redefine oncology outcomes.
Cancer Innovation
Translating advanced diagnostics, digital health, and biomarkers into immediate clinical action.
Cancer & The Community
Closing the care equity gap through robust patient advocacy, health literacy, and culturally safe care.
What To Expect
Choose Your Pathway
Data, Evidence & Innovation
- Digital Health
- Early Diagnosis
- Real world evidence
- Research translation
Law, Policy, Trust and Access
- Legal Frameworks and governance
- Community Engagement
- Migration & Culture
- Scientific Poster Gallery
Skills & Leadership
- Science Communication
- Future Leaders Innovation Challenge
- Cross Sector Collaboration
Enlightening sessions
Eminent & Profound Speakers
Dr Yemisi Sloanne
Lecturer, Criminology and Policing - Anglia Ruskin University
Prof Renee Luthra
Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change
Elizabeth Patterson
Senior Associate Solicitor - Medical Negligence, Irwin Mitchell LLP
Ruth Nanjala - PhD
Founder - My Science Journey, PhD in Molecular and Cellular Medicine
Dr Matthew Sweeting
Executive Medical Director - NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
Rudi Page
Faith Research Network
Dr (HC) Rachel WALTON
CoFounder & Director - African Families in UK
Lorna Jones
Certified Trichologist - C & Hair
David walton
Founder - The David Walton Leadership Foundation
Future leaders Innovation challenge
How do we design affordable, accessible, and culturally adaptable tools for early cancer detection?
Join a diverse community of students, researchers, clinicians, innovators, and problem‑solvers as you and your team use data to design a prototype that advances affordable, accessible, and culturally adaptable early‑detection tools for underserved communities across the UK and minority ethnic populations.
Hands On Workshops!
A welcoming, high-impact space designed to move participants from awareness to action removing the fear surrounding cancer by providing a jargon-free environment for education, screening, and advocacy.
Workshop
Shape Understanding: The Power of Science Communication
Learn how to effectively communicate your research findings to broader audiences, including the public, policymakers, and the media.
Workshop
Map The Support, Map The Gaps
A co-design workshop launching Cancer Support Near You.
Tickets
Early Bird Registration is Ongoing
Secure your spot now before tickets run out! A ticket covers access to all sessions and lunch for the 3 days!
Undergraduate
£50
Until September 30
Postgraduate
£60
Until September 30
General
60
Until September 30
Late Registration
£85
From October 1
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