To close its wonderful 60th anniversary year, IARC will offer you the opportunity to register for a major scientific conference that will take place over three days, from 19 to 21 May 2026. This conference will bring together experts from around the world and will be held atIARC andla Halle Tony Garnier.
DATES
19–21 May, 2026
MAIN TOPICS
Objective of the conference
The IARC@60 conference aims to launch a bold new era in cancer prevention and control by translating scientific advances into impactful public health action. IARC’s vision is clear: to create a world where fewer people develop and suffer from cancer, both today and for future generations. The IARC@60 conference will spotlight the transformative power of science to shape healthier societies, with a focus on leveraging data to guide policies, discovering emerging risk factors, and strengthening the communication of scientific evidence to drive global progress.
Thematic focus
The IARC@60 conference, titled “Cancer Research into Action”, will celebrate six decades of scientific excellence and global collaboration in cancer research and look ahead to the future of cancer prevention. The event will bring together scientists, policymakers, and advocates united by a shared goal: to connect discovery with delivery, research with real-world impact, and science with policy.
Over three days, participants will explore how innovation, implementation, and collaboration are transforming cancer prevention and control worldwide. The conference is structured around three dynamic themes that together tell the story of how evidence becomes action.
Discovery and innovation for cancer prevention
Every breakthrough starts with a question. This theme dives into the science that fuels discovery, uncovering why cancers develop and how they can be prevented. It celebrates curiosity-driven research and the power of innovation, from genetics to environmental health, that expands our understanding of cancer causation. It also highlights how open science, data sharing, and global collaboration are redefining what is possible in cancer research.
Translating research into Public Health action
Science only changes lives when it reaches the people it is meant to serve. This theme is about delivery: moving discoveries into practice to reduce risk, detect cancer earlier, and strengthen public health capacity. It focuses on bridging the gap from evidence to measurable improvements for people in diverse settings.
Science-policy interface for global change
Progress happens when evidence drives action. This theme focuses on the intersection where science guides decisions, inspires collaboration, and advances equitable cancer control. It highlights how researchers, governments, and communities can work together to turn knowledge into solutions that last.
On the last day, there will be an evening for the general public, open to everyone.
