Calling out Innovators

Every 75 Seconds, a life changes.

In 2026, we aren’t just fighting cancer with science; we’re fighting it with community. Join 200+ professionals, researchers, clinicians, innovators at keynotes, research presentations, panels, workshops all at the intersection of innovation and equity.

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21 - 23 Oct 2026 | FirstSite

Colchester, United Kingdom

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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.

Showcase Your Work

Call For Papers

Are you conducting research that could redefine cancer care? Whether you are a PhD researcher, postgraduate or undergraduate student, clinician, nurse, innovator, data scientist, public‑health advocate, or early‑career professional, we invite you to share your work at the 2026 Cancer Innovation & Future Leaders Conference.  

Why submit an abstract?

1. Share your research with a multi-disciplinary audience

2. Receive feedback from clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals and explore colaboration opportunities.

3. Compete for oral and poster presentation awards

How To Submit:

1. Read the abstract guidelines (click to open guidelines page)

2. Prepare your abstract

3. Submit your abstract on the abstract submission form.

4. Wait for the notification of acceptance outcome email.

Important Dates:

1. Abstract Submission deadline: 30th June 2026

2. Notification of acceptance: 30th July 2026

3. Early Bird Registration Deadline: 30th August 2026

4. Conference Dates: 21-23 October 2026.

What To Expect

One Conference, Three Pillars

Dr Ed Garret, OBE

Chief Executive, Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board.

Dr Yemisi Sloanne

Lecturer, Criminology and Policing - Anglia Ruskin University

Prof Renee Luthra

Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change

Elizabet Patterson

Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change

Ruth Nanjala - PhD

Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change

Dr (HC) Rachel WALTON

Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change

What To Expect

One Conference, Three Pillars

Dr Ed Garret, OBE

Chief Executive, Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board.

Dr Yemisi Sloanne

Lecturer, Criminology and Policing - Anglia Ruskin University

Prof Renee Luthra

Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change

Prof Renee Luthra

Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change

Prof Renee Luthra

Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change

Prof Renee Luthra

Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change

What To Expect

One Conference, Three Pillars

Wednesday October 21

Thursday October 22

Friday October 23

Innovation Belongs to everyone

Future Leaders Innovation Challenge

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

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

£100

Until August 30

Postgraduate

£120

Until August 30

General

£150

Until August 30

Late Registration

£180

From September 1

Onsite

£200

From October 10

Community Bridge

From Awareness To Action

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.

Awareness

  • Informational resources on cancer risks, prevention and early screening. 
  • Dedicated resources on the link between infections and cancer, focusing on prevention and early intervention.

Screening

  • Prostate Cancer Screening by CHAPS UK – The Men’s Charity
  • Breats and Prostate self-exams

Patient’s Shield

  • Patient rights by Irwin Mitchell Solicitors 
  • Find information on how to navigate NHS Screening Pathways 
  • Where to find cancer support resources

Our Partners

We appreciate all our partners who make this event possible. 

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.