5th ANCCA Annual Scientific Conference 2026
Advancing Collaborative Cancer Care Across Asia
A Global Platform bringing together Leaders, Practitioners, Researchers & Advocates
to address the full Spectrum of Cancer Care.
About the Conference
This conference aims to foster collaboration and innovation across the continuum of cancer care spanning prevention, early detection, treatment, palliation, survivorship, and cancer control policy. With a strong regional and global perspective, the meeting will highlight learning from its members, scalable models, and policy frameworks that can improve outcomes across diverse healthcare settings in the region.
Who Should Attend
- Oncologists, Palliative care specialists, Pathologists, Radiologists, Nuclear Medicine Physicians,
- Public health professionals and epidemiologists
- Oncology nurses and allied healthcare providers
- Health system administrators
- Researchers and academicians
- Policy makers
- Non-governmental organizations and advocacy groups
- Patient representatives and individuals with lived experience
Scientific Program Highlights
- Theme-based plenary sessions covering key areas of cancer control
- Expert lectures by global and regional leaders
- Panel discussions featuring multi-stakeholder perspectives on real-world challenges
- Abstract presentations (Oral and Poster)
Key Details
- Dates: 22 - 23 November 2026
- Venue: Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
- Format: In-person / Hybrid
- Organized by: Asian National Cancer Centre Alliance (ANCCA) & National Cancer Grid (NCG), India
- Accomodation Options:
The Theme Areas for Abstract Submission
- Treatment - Medical, Surgical & Radiation
- Artificial Intelligence & Digital Health
- Cancer Policy, Equity & Health Systems
- Cancer Prevention & Cancer Control
- Survivorship & Quality of Life
- Oncology Nursing & Allied Health
- Palliative & Supportive Care
- Clinical Trials & Translational Research
Scientific Program Agenda
Day 1 - Nov 22, 2026
- Welcome address by NCG and by ANCCA chair
- Session 1 - Emerging challenges in cancer control
- Tea Break and poster viewing
- Session 2 - Health Systems strengthening
- Session 3 - Cancer Prevention
- Rapid oral abstract presentation
- Depart for conference dinner
Day 2 - Nov 23, 2026
- High level meeting
- Session 4 - Global initiatives of other networks and organizaons
- Tea Break and poster viewing
- Session 5 - Delivering value-based care and moving towards UHC
- Session 6 - Rapid-fire success stories from ANCCA countries - what others can learn
- Lunch
- Session 7: Bringing the focus back to patients
- Session 8: Research, innovation and ANCCA
- Tea
- Closing session and award distribution (oral and poster)
Faculty & Organizing Committee
The conference will feature distinguished faculty and speakers from leading cancer centres across Asia and globally.
Dr. C.S. Pramesh
Tata Memorial Hospital
India
Prof. Han-Kwang Yang
National Cancer Centre
Korea
Prof. Hiroyuki Mano
National Cancer Centre
Japan
Prof. Jie HE
National Cancer Centre
China
Prof. William Hwang
National Cancer Centre
Singapore
- Dr. Kui Son Choi
- Dr. Gauravi Mishra
- Dr. Harvey Romolo
- Dr. Ong Sok King
- Dr. Abhishek Shankar
- Dr. Manju Sengar
- Dr. Tomohiro Matsuda
- Dr. Mohammad Biglari
- Dr. Kathryn Effendi
- Dr. Yeol Kim
- Dr. Xiuqi Ma
Support & Participation
The conference is supported through a combination of:
- Institutional and academic partnerships
- Government and multilateral agency collaboration
- Grants and educational sponsorships
- Travel scholarships for selected delegates, including early-career professionals and participants from low- and middle-income regions
In addition, the organizers will provide full travel and accommodation support for one participant from each ANCCA member centre. Please send the details of nominated participants including Full name, affiliation, address, and passport details for processing.
Please mail these names and details by 25th July 2026 to admin@ncgindia.org.
We look forward to your participation in shaping a more equitable and effective future for cancer care in Asia and other regions.
Registration
Registration
Join us at the 5th ANCCA Annual Scientific Conference and be part of shaping the future of cancer care in Asia.
- Engage with global experts
- Share your research
- Build regional collaborations
Visa Invitation Letter
International delegates requiring a visa to attend the conference can request an official visa invitation letter.
The letter will be automatically generated based on the information provided and issued by the organizing committee.
Call for Abstracts
The Programme Committee of ANCC 2026 invites the submission of abstracts presenting original research, clinical findings, health policy analyses, and innovative practices across all domains of oncology. Accepted abstracts will be considered for oral presentation, rapid oral communication, poster presentation, or e-poster display. All accepted abstracts will be published in the official conference supplement.
Abstract Requirements
- Abstracts must represent original, previously unpublished work. Manuscripts under review may be submitted; work published after July 1, 2026 will be considered.
- Maximum word count:350 words(excluding title, author affiliations, and disclosures). Title limited to 25 words.
- Structured format required: Background / Objective · Methods · Results · Conclusions. Case reports may use Narrative format.
- Quantitative data and statistical results (with confidence intervals or p-values) must be included for clinical and epidemiological studies.
- No table or figure is allowed as part of abstract submission. The tables and figure can be used during presentation (oral or e-poster)
- All authors must be listed with institutional affiliations. The presenting author must be a registered conference delegate at time of acceptance. The presenting author should provide the email address for communication.
- Conflict of interest disclosure is mandatory for all authors. Undisclosed conflicts will result in withdrawal.
- Submissions must be in English. Authors may request bilingual (National language) poster presentation at display stage.
- Each submitting author may submit a maximum of2 abstracts as a presenting author across all categories.
- Ethical approval number (or equivalent waiver) must be provided for all human subjects research.
Review & Scoring Criteria
All abstracts will be subjected to a review by scientific committee. The decision will be communicated to the presenting author by 10th September 2026
How to Submit
- Click the "Submit Abstract" button below to submit your Abstract: Anyone who cannot submit on the portal, please email admin@ncgindia.org to request the abstract submission form. The completed form can then be submitted by email to the same address.
- Select theme and presentation preference: Choose your primary theme. Indicate your preferred format; the Programme Committee may reassign.
- Enter abstract and author details: Complete the structured fields. Add all co-authors. Provide the email address for presenting author.
- Complete disclosures and ethics declaration: Please disclose any conflict-of-interest of any of the co-authors Ethics board approval number is entered in a dedicated field.
- Submit and receive confirmation: A confirmation email with submission ID is sent immediately. Save this ID for all correspondence. Edits allowed until August 15, 2026, 23:59 IST.
Abstract Information:
- Abstract Portal Opens: July 20, 2026
- Abstract Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026, 23:59 IST
- Notification of Decision: September 10, 2026
Presentation Formats:
- Rapid Oral (5 min + 2 min Q&A)
- e-Poster
Abstract submission, Registration, Visa support
Please contact:
admin@ncgindia.org | +91-22-24177000, Extn: 6889