PLENARY 1 – "Shaping the future: Preventing cancer and NCDs - Advocating for commitments at the UNHLM on NCDs in 2025."
Tuesday, 17 September, 9:00 - 9:50 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)
Moderated by Jeff Dunn, President, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Speakers
Robert Yates
Executive Director, Centre for Universal Health, Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs), United Kingdom
Additional speakers to be announced soon.
PLENARY 2 – "Cancer Care 2.0: AI - Real Stories, Real Solutions"
Wednesday, 18 September at 08:30 - 09:50 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)
Moderated by Wil Ngwa, Director of the Global Health Catalyst and chair of the Lancet Commission on cancer in sub-Saharan Africa
Wil Ngwa
Director, Global Health Catalyst; Chair, Lancet Commission on cancer in sub-Saharan Africa
This plenary session explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cancer control. From prevention to supportive care, this dynamic session features engaging TED Talk-style presentations and a thought-provoking panel discussion, offering a comprehensive look at AI applications across the entire cancer continuum.
Speakers
Olivier Michielin
Chair of the Department of Oncology, University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG)
The transformative impact of AI in a digital pathology lab
Raj Jena
Clinical Principal Research Associate & Honorary Consultant, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Using AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
Kingsley Ndoh
Founder & CEO, Hurone AI, United States
Using AI technology to offer precision care to anyone in need
Micah Skeens
Principal Investigator, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, United States
How AI chatbots can enhance support for families of children with cancer
Additional speakers to be announced soon.
PLENARY 3 – "WOMEN, POWER AND CANCER: TOWARDS EQUITABLE, GENDER-TRANSFORMATIVE CANCER PREVENTION, CARE AND CONTROL. "
Thursday, 19 September at 08:30 - 09:30 in Amphitheatre D of the International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG)
Moderated by Ophira Ginsburg, Senior Advisor for Clinical Research, National Cancer Institute, United States
Ophira Ginsburg
Senior Advisor for Clinical Research, National Cancer Institute, United States