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.
Featured
Keynotes
What To Expect
Connect. Learn. Get Inspired.
Research & Innovation
- Skin Cancer Detection with AI
- Machine Learning For Lung Cancer
- Integrating Real World Data in Cancer
- Advancing Health Literacy with AI
- Science Communication Workshop
Health Systems
- Early Detection For All
- Building trust within Health Systems
- Cultural Intelligence in Health Innovation
- Designing culturally adaptable tools for early detection
Community Co-design
- Map The Gap, Map The Support
- Cancer Carers Survey
- Future Leaders Innovation Challenge Award
Interactive
More Speakers
Elizabeth Patterson
Senor Associate Solicitor – Medical Negligence, Irwin Mitchell LLP
Ruth Nanjala PhD
Founder – My Science Journey, PhD in Molecular and Cellular Medicine
Rudi Page
Transformational Lead – Faith Research Network
Dr (HC) Rachel Walton
CoFounder & Director- African Families in UK
Lorna James
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.
Interactive
Hands On Workshops!
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
Designing Solutions That Work in the Real World
This workshop focuses on low-cost interventions that have succeeded globally and how to design for low-resource settings.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to submit an abstract?
Anyone involved in cancer research, innovation, healthcare, or community health.
Can I submit more than one abstract?
Yes - multiple submissions are welcome
Bringing together the brilliance of young scientists, the drive of healthcare innovators, and the strength of local communities.
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