EACR 2026 Congress: Innovative Cancer Science

08-11 June 2026, Budapest

About the Congress

The 2026 Annual Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR 2026) is a four day congress dedicated to basic, preclinical and translational cancer research across a wide breadth of topics. It will highlight the latest research and bring together the cancer research community to inspire innovation and build knowledge, connections and collaborations.

> Take a look at the previous edition's website to learn more
> Explore some of the highlights of EACR 2025

The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) is a registered charity and global scientific community dedicated to the advancement of cancer research. We have been bringing cancer researchers together at our congress and conferences since 1968.

> Click here to find out more about the EACR and join as a member

Why attend?

With a dynamic scientific programme and world renowned speakers, we are proud to invite you to Europe’s leading cancer research conference. But don’t just take our word for it...

Here's what a few of previous years' participants had to say:

"Attending the EACR Congress is crucial for staying updated on the latest in cancer research, networking with global experts, fostering impactful collaborations, and contributing to the advancement of oncology."

"One of my personal highlights was the opportunity to attend high-level talks from leading experts in different fields of cancer research. The diversity of topics and the scientific quality of the presentations were outstanding."

"The speakers were engaging and inspiring, and the topics they presented were both current and thought-provoking. There were plenty of interesting posters covering a wide range of research areas, which made exploring the poster sessions truly exciting."

"The entire event was also incredibly well organised – everything ran smoothly, and the atmosphere was very welcoming and professional. Overall, it was a great experience that left me feeling motivated and full of new ideas."

"The diversity of topics and the depth of knowledge shared by the speakers expanded my scientific understanding. The Congress brought together a highly specialized and collaborative scientific community."

"The Congress had a great mix of cutting-edge science, inspiring talks from top researchers, and the atmosphere was engaging and collaborative. It was also exciting to see the latest technologies and meet people from different areas in the cancer research field. A very worthwhile experience!"

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Scientific Programme Committee

• Yardena Samuels
• Johanna Joyce
• Carlos Caldas 
• Caroline Dive
• Elisa Oricchio
• Arka Carracedo 
• Neta Erez
• József Lövey
• Beatriz Salvador

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Above: EACR 2025 welcomed a record number of participants