World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026
UPDATE | 18 February 2026
2026 World Indigenous Cancer Conference
21 - 23 April 2026 | Auckland - 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.
Key updates:
W.I.C.C 2026 will now be held in Auckland at Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau, a community-owned venue (Waka Pacific Trust), instead of Rotorua.
The conference dates are now 21 to 23 April. The pōwhiri (welcoming ceremony) will open Day 1 on the morning of 21 April, and the previously scheduled travel day has been removed.
Due to an invoicing error, GST was unintentionally omitted from paid registrations. A GST adjustment will be applied to those registrations.
Accommodation and tour packages are no longer available through the registration process. You will need to arrange your own accommodation (we will share nearby options soon).
To learn more about these changes, click here to read the full update or visit the FAQs on our website for more details. If you need further support, contact the team at wicc2026@heiahurumowai.org.nz
More keynotes confirmed:
Bringing together brilliant Indigenous minds.
Professor Jacquie Kidd (NZ) – A leader in community focussed Māori health research.
Professor Jason Gurney (NZ) – Epidemiologist driving equity-focused cancer research for Māori.
Professor Sue Crengle (NZ) – Māori health researcher focussed on health inequities, health services research and quality of care, youth health and cardiovascular disease.
Dr Maile Tauali‘i (Hawai‘i) – Indigenous public health leader tackling health inequities and championing Native Hawaiian wellbeing.
Lea Bill (Canada) – Cree nurse, Indigenous Knowledge Holder and national advocate for cancer equity.
A quick reminder for presenters:
Please complete your registration and full payment by 18 February 2026. This allows us to finalise the programme, confirm AV needs, and prepare conference materials so we can deliver a smooth, well‑organised event for everyone.
Key Dates
Conference dates: 21 – 23 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
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