EORTC SUMMIT ON CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH 2027
Breaking Boundaries in Clinical Cancer Research
SHAPING THE FUTURE
What is the EORTC Summit?
The EORTC Summit on Clinical Cancer Research is a new, high‑level forum focused on how cancer clinical research is designed, conducted and evaluated.
Over two days at The Square in Brussels, the clinical cancer research community will gather for a forward‑looking programme exploring artificial intelligence, innovative methodologies, patient‑centric approaches, quality of life, and global policy and regulatory trends.
This multi‑stakeholder event brings together researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, industry leaders, HTA bodies, CROs, funders and regulators — creating a unique opportunity to strengthen collaboration across the clinical cancer research landscape.
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Reason to attend
Improve how trials are designed
The Summit focuses on how clinical cancer research is done, examining methodology, endpoints and evidence quality, and exploring the practical use of AI and other emerging approaches.
Networking opportunities
Meet researchers, clinicians and regulators. Engage with patient advocates, industry leaders and policy experts to exchange views across disciplines and sectors.
Help shape the future of cancer research
Contribute to shared solutions and help shape the future direction of clinical cancer research.
Networking
Meet the Summit chairs
& track co-chairs
The Summit leadership guides the vision to unite all stakeholders and drive
a forward‑looking, method‑focused approach to clinical cancer research.
B. Besse
Gustave Roussy, FR
EORTC President
Summit chair
E. Garralda
Vall d’Hebron, ES
Summit chair
V. Golfinopoulos
EORTC, BE
Track co-chair
D. Lacombe
EORTC, BE
Track co-chair
J. Lemaire
In The Pocket, BE
Track co-chair
S. Litiere
EORTC, BE
Track co-chair
M. Pe
EORTC, BE
Track co-chair
A. Plate
WeCan, DE
Track co-chair
R. Sullivan
King’s College London, UK
Track co-chair
