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
What To Expect
Be Part of The Conversation
Learn
Get practical insight on cancer innovation, evidence and implementation
Connect
Meet people working across NHS, research, community law and technology.
Contribute
Help shape more equitable and trusted approaches to cancer care
Build Capacity
Develop practical communication, collaboration and leadership skills
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
What To Expect
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
Elizabet Patterson
Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change
Ruth Nanjala - PhD
Deputy Director, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change
Dr Matthew Sweeting
NHS Essex
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.
Innovation Challenge
How do we design affordable, accessible, and culturally adaptable tools for early cancer detection?
Join conference delegates as they use data to design solutions that advance affordable, accessible, and culturally adaptable tools for early‑detection.
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.
What To Expect
Who should attend?
- Clinicians, researchers and academics
- Digital health, innovation, legal and policy professionals
- Cancer Charities, Community organisations
- Students and early career professionals
- People with lived experience, carers and community leaders
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the venue accessible?
Yes.
Is there a group rate?
A group rate exists for community groups. Contact the team at cancerconference@afiuk.org
Can my organisation pay by invoice?
It is possible to pay via invoice. Contact the team at cancerconference.afiuk.org for more details.
When will the final programme be available?
The final programme will be available on 28th September 2026.
Contact & Support
If you have questions about the submission process or conference participation, we’re here to help.