World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026 (Copy)
UPDATE
20 August 2025
2026 World Indigenous Cancer Conference
April 20-24 2026 | Rotorua - Aotearoa | New Zealand
Hei Āhuru Mōwai and the World Indigenous Cancer Leaders Forum warmly invite you to join us.
Nau mai, haere mai, karahuihui ma ra, e.
Tēnā koe
We're hitting our stride with planning for the 2026 World Indigenous Cancer Conference (W.I.C.C. 2026), and some key milestones have been reached to lock in your attendance or play a bigger role alongside us at this transformational event.
As part of our whānau of members and stakeholders, we now invite you to share your voice, your work, and your presence at W.I.C.C. 2026.
Early Bird registrations are now open, and we're continuing to Call for Abstracts (see below). This is your chance to present and share research, insights and innovations with our attendees.
We'd love to receive abstracts from people right across the cancer care continuum—prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship, and healing; with Indigenous knowledge systems that centre people and whānau
W.I.C.C. 2026 will be a joyful gathering of hearts over five jam-packed days, with more than 600 researchers, clinicians, whānau, rangatahi, and advocates coming together in a space of deep connection, learning, and cultural celebration.
As W.I.C.C. 2026 draws nearer, we’ll continue to share opportunities to contribute, connect, and collaborate. Please share this pānui with your networks and make this the best W.I.C.C. event yet.
Download Abstract Categories | Download Sponsorship Prospectus
_____________________
Finally, we'll stand together in the wisdom of the whakataukī:
Mā te whakātu ka mōhio, mā te mōhio ka mārama,
mā te mārama ka mātau, mā te mātau ka ora.
With discussion comes knowledge, with knowledge comes understanding,
with understanding comes wisdom, with wisdom comes well-being.
_____________________
Early Bird registrations now open
Nau mai, haere mai e te whanau!
Registrations are now open to attend W.I.C.C. 2026. Our Early Bird rate of NZ$625 per person (a saving of NZ$200) gives you full access starting with our Powhiri Welcome on Monday 20 April, followed by our progamme of keynote speakers, presentations, panel discussions and exhibitors Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 April 2026. Be smart and agile like the pīrairaka (fantail), register today and save.
Register now and save
_____________________
Key Dates
Abstract submissions open: 24 June 2025
Abstract submissions close: 29 August 2025
Notification of acceptance: 26 September 2025
Conference dates: 20 – 24 April 2026
Presentation Types
Oral Presentations – 15 minutes
Posters - displayed throughout the conference and a dedicated Q&A session within the programme
Keynote Presentation - for invited keynote speakers
Submit your abstract here
Comments (0)
Newest First
Preview Post Comment…
