6-8 October 2026, Edinburgh, UK
Hosted by Cancer Research UK and OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

THE EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER CONFERENCE

Join us from 6-8 October for this year’s conference, which is jam-packed with engaging discussions, lightning talks from submitted abstracts, and opportunities to network with experts from across the globe. We’ll also see the return of our ‘Great Debates’ as our speakers go head-to-head to debate provocative early detection challenges.

2026 session topics include: TBC

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Cancer Research UK and OHSU Knight Cancer Institute present the Early Detection of Cancer Conference series. The annual conference brings together experts in early detection from multiple disciplines to share groundbreaking research and progress in the field.

The Conference is part of a long-term commitment to invest in early detection research, to understand the biology behind early-stage cancers, find new detection and screening methods, and enhance uptake and accuracy of screening.