Through this conference, we are creating a multidisciplinary cancer prevention research community that sparks new collaborations to enable advances in future cancer prevention approaches. Attendees access insights across the research continuum, from discovery biology through to population and implementation sciences.
This is a must-attend event for researchers from discovery biology, translational and behavioural science, population and implementation research, including established and early-career researchers from across the world.
RegisterShape the discussion: explore and debate cutting-edge research and emerging approaches in primary cancer prevention.
Stay informed: gain insights into the latest mechanistic, epidemiological, and translational studies shaping the future of prevention, leading to patient/public benefit.
Stay connected: foster interdisciplinary networks to support collaboration, idea generation, and the development of future research directions to. promote equitable cancer prevention strategies.
University of Oxford
National Cancer Institute
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Our expert scientific committee are shaping a high-impact programme of cutting-edge science, collaboration and networking. Watch this space for more information. Sessions include:
University of Pittsburgh
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Wellcome Sanger Institute
Attendees at all career stages are eligible to submit an abstract for a poster and poster pitch; poster viewing will take place throughout the conference. Emerging researchers are also invited to share their work through a flash talk.
The deadline for abstracts is 21 March 2027.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance from 26 April 2027. The presenting author of the abstract must register for the conference. Maximum two abstracts per author.
A poster pitch is an opportunity to take to the stage for 60 seconds and provide a fun pitch to entice the audience to view your poster in the exhibition area. This should not be a scientific talk; think sales pitch, fun song, trailer video, or other unique way to encourage folks to visit your poster.
A flash talk is a five-minute scientific presentation on the work presented in the poster.
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Registration is inclusive of networking lunch and coffee breaks on all days. There will also be poster viewing and networking drinks receptions on days one and two, and a networking dinner on Thursday 24 June. For early career researchers only: on Wednesday 23 June we’ll be holding an informal dinner designed to connect early-career researchers (PhD students and postdocs) with their peers and senior leaders in the field, including session leads, speakers, and members of our scientific committee. Please indicate your attendance on the registration form.
Early bird admission | Standard admission | Final admission | |
Closes 30 Nov 2026 (limited number available) | 1 Dec 2026 – 9 May 2027 | From 10 May 2027 | |
Early bird student and post-doc ticket | £260 | £320 | £380 |
Early bird academic and clinician ticket | £360 | £460 | £520 |
Early bird not-for-profit and healthcare professional ticket | £360 | £460 | £520 |
Early bird industry ticket | £750 | £1,000 | £1,500 |
LMIC* | £150 | ||
Patients and people affected by cancer | Free (limited number available) |
*Applicable to attendees working in developing countries only. At the time of application, developing countries are defined according to the World Bank classification of low, lower-middle and upper-middle countries based on the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita. **Places are available for patient representatives if this is an area of interest for you. Reach out to us for a link to the application form to apply for a free place at the event. A limited number of travel bursaries are also available for patient representatives.
Photography and filming will be taking place at this event. Images and recordings may be used to promote Cancer Research UK, Cancer Research Horizons, and our work, both internally and externally. This may include newsletters, publications, webpages, marketing emails, social media, and other communications channels. We will retain photographs and video recordings for as long as required for communications purposes, typically for up to five years. If you have any questions about how images will be used, please contact the event organisers. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please speak to one of the organisers onsite at the registration desk or email researchevents@cancer.org.uk. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Attendees wishing to cancel their place can receive a full refund if notified by email by 21 May 2027 Cancellations received between 22 May – 4 June 2027 will be subject to an administration charge of 6.5% +59p per ticket plus VAT. Cancellations received after 5 June will not be refunded. All cancellations must be made in writing to researchevents@cancer.org.uk. Attendees can send a replacement free of charge. Cancer Research UK is not liable for any travel or accommodation costs relating to attendee bookings.
The conference will be held at the Park Plaza London Riverbank.
Park Plaza London Riverbank, 18 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TJ.
Park Plaza London Riverbank is located on Albert Embankment, 8-minutes walk from Vauxhall station for South West overground trains with connections to Southern trains, the Victoria Underground line and Vauxhall bus station. Westminster (Jubilee, District & Circle Underground) and Waterloo (Northern, Jubilee & Bakerloo Underground) stations are 15-20 minutes walk.
From London Waterloo National railway station:
Take bus 77 from Waterloo Station towards Tooting Station. The bus will continue heading southbound towards St Thomas’ Hospital, with the River Thames on its right-hand side. From St Thomas’ Hospital, the bus will continue straight towards Vauxhall, taking you to Lambeth Bridge. At the Lambeth Palace roundabout, it will take the second exit. After the roundabout, you will need to get off just after the bus passes the fire brigade station. The hotel is located to the left. There is a bus stop outside the hotel for the 77, 344 and 360 routes. Vauxhall bus station is 8 minutes walk.
From London Heathrow Airport (LHR):
Take the London Underground eastbound on the Piccadilly line. Change at Green Park Station for the southbound Victoria line towards Brixton. Get off at Vauxhall via exit number 3. Walk east along Albert Embankment. Park Plaza London Riverbank will be on your right.
From London Gatwick Airport (LGW):
Take the Gatwick Express train to London Victoria Station. Change to the London Underground, travelling southbound on the Victoria line towards Brixton. Get off at Vauxhall via exit number 3. Walk east along Albert Embankment. Park Plaza London Riverbank will be on your right.
From London Stansted Airport (STN):
Take the National Rail express train to London Liverpool Street. Change to the London Underground and take the Central line to Oxford Circus. Change to the southbound Victoria line to Vauxhall. Get off at Vauxhall via exit number 3. Walk east along Albert Embankment. Park Plaza London Riverbank will be on your right.
Please visit the venue website linked above for more information about accessibility throughout the venue.
Cancer Research UK is not liable for any travel or accommodation costs. If you are seeking accommodation, there are many hotels in the area, including:
The UK government has issued new travel advice for international travel to the UK from April 2025. Attendees should visit the UK government website to check if an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is required to enter the UK. Guidance on how to apply for an ETA can also be found on the website.
We are aware of fraudulent emails being sent to some speakers that falsely claim to be arranging travel or accommodation for this conference.
Please note that Cancer Research UK does not use third-party agencies to contact speakers directly about travel or accommodation. All official communications will come either from Cancer Research UK or our appointed travel provider, Click Travel.
If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond, click any links, or share any personal information. Instead, report it to us as soon as possible.
Our 2026 event was co-chaired by Andrew Chan (Massachusetts General Hospital), Kala Visvanathan (Johns Hopkins University) and Kwee Yong (University College London).
View the 2026 programme (PDF, 278 KB)
Our 2025 event was co-chaired by Sarah Blagden (University of Oxford), Marc Gunter (Imperial College London), and Elizabeth Jaffee (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine).
View the 2025 programme(PDF, 126 KB)
Our 2024 event was co-chaired by John Burn (Newcastle University), Tim Rebbeck (Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center) and Thea Tlsty (University of California, San Francisco).
View the 2024 programme(PDF, 186 KB)
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