Cancer Planners Forum

The Cancer Planners Forum is an invitation-only event, dedicated to positioning national cancer control plans as strategic investments in the future of countries. The second edition will be held on 13-15 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The event brings together government-appointed cancer planners to strengthen the development, implementation, and evaluation of cancer control plans worldwide. 

UICC's Cancer Planners Forum was initiated in 2025 as the first global face-to-face meeting dedicated specifically to individuals responsible for developing and implementing national cancer control plans (NCCPs). Organised by UICC in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP), the Forum provides a unique space for cancer control planners to exchange experiences, share best practices, and strengthen their approach to developing and implementing cost-effective cancer strategies. This event is by invitation only. 

Governments worldwide are increasingly recognising cancer control planning as an investment in the future of their countries. NCCPs are essential tools for guiding national responses to cancer and reducing the burden it places on individuals, families, and communities.

However, their implementation and effectiveness vary significantly. The Forum aims to address these gaps by fostering collaboration, promoting data-driven decision-making, and ensuring that cancer control plans are comprehensive, well-funded, and effectively implemented.

Objectives of the Forum

Equip cancer control planners with actionable knowledge and a network of common interest individuals to improve their cancer control plans.

Improve access to essential resources for the effective development and implementation of NCCPs.

Drive more funding for cancer control planning and implementation, and position cancer control plans as an “investment in the future of a country”.

Encourage cross border collaboration between countries who face similar challenges in cancer control.

Set out and encourage best practices in monitoring and evaluation.

Create a sustainable network of partner and stakeholder organisations.

Upcoming Forum: Cancer Planners Forum 2026

13-15 May 2026 | Geneva, Switzerland — Pavillon Gallatin

Following the success of the inaugural Forum in 2025, the second Cancer Planners Forum will take place from 13 to 15 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. Building on the momentum of the first edition, the 2026 Forum will convene a new and expanded group of cancer control planners from around the world.

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Past Forum: Cancer Planners Forum 2025

The first edition of the Cancer Planners Forum was held in 2025 and marked the first global meeting of its kind dedicated specifically to cancer control planners.

The Forum brought together over 100 participants, including 44 cancer planners representing 40 countries, alongside experts from international organisations, ICCP partners and the wider cancer control community.

97% of participants reported gaining valuable insights to support their work in developing and implementing National Cancer Control Plans.

Contact us for more information

For enquiries regarding the Cancer Planners Forum: Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) at events@uicc.org

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The Cancer Planners Forum is an invitation-only event, dedicated to positioning national cancer control plans as strategic investments in the future of countries. The second edition will be held on 13-15 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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