General Assembly 2026

The UICC General Assembly 2026 will be held on 20 October 2026.

At the General Assembly on 20 October 2026, members will receive a review of UICC's activities since the previous Assembly and will hear from the incoming President on the organisation’s priorities for the coming years. Full-member organisations will also elect the new Board of Directors and the President-elect for the 2026–2028 term.

The Assembly will provide an opportunity for members to reflect on recent achievements, discuss future directions, and guide the organisation’s strategic agenda through their participation and voting. This event will continue to strengthen the engagement and collective impact of the UICC membership community.

Check back soon for more information.

 

Timeline for the 2026 General Assembly

18 February 2026 — Launch of the GA process
Official announcement of the General Assembly date and election process to all members.
Opening of the Call for Nominations (deadline: 15 April 2026).

15 April 2026 — Close of nominations
Nominations close and administrative screening takes place throughout April.

4–20 May 2026 — Nomination Committee review
The Nomination Committee evaluates all submissions.
Successful and unsuccessful candidates are notified by 20 May.
Biographies are collected in June.

15 July 2026 — Convening notice issued (90 days before the GA)
Members receive the official convening notice, including:

  • the draft agenda
  • proposed constitutional clarifications
  • financial documents
  • the final list of candidates

This is the first formal communication of the GA agenda to members.

July–August 2026 — Member communications
Publication of candidate materials, ongoing updates to members, and technical and security preparations for the voting platform.

24–26 September 2026 — Candidate presentations at the World Cancer Congress
Candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves through 3‑minute presentations.

13 October 2026 — Opening of electronic voting
Voting opens at 00:01 CEST (T‑7 days before the GA) and remains accessible until mid‑GA on 20 October.

20 October 2026 — General Assembly Day

14:00–15:00 CEST — Live GA session
Welcome, organisational reports, and Q&A.

14:30 CEST — Voting closes

14:45–15:00 CEST — Announcement of election results

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