eCAN Plus

Building a Robust and Secure AI-Enabled Connected Health Data Space for a Stronger European Health Union
2026-04-30 08:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Brussels) | City of Dreams Mediterranean | Resort, Casino & Entertainment, Nikou Kavvadia,, Limassol, 3150, Cyprus
The event will bring together stakeholders from the health and digital health sectors across the European Union, aiming to highlight the vision of the European Health Union Union and the European Health Data Space (EHDS), while promoting cooperation and the integration of health systems.

Discussions will focus on strategies to address challenges in the health sector, in the European Health Data Space, and the rapidly evolving application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, including Explainable AI, trustworthy AI, and AI-driven decision support, along with the enhancement of digital system interoperability.

Prof. Efthyvoulos Kyriacou will represent eCAN Plus at the event, presenting under the Plenary 8: EHDS-Related Projects Cluster on Primary Use.

Understanding cancer in the digital age: data, innovation and equity
2026-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Hilton Nicosia, Achaion 1, Egkomi 2413, Nicosia, 2413, Cyprus
About the event
In 2021 the EU launched an unprecedented Mission to prevent cancer, advance care, and improve 3 million lives by 2030.
Researchers, innovators, patients, medical professionals, charities, funders, and policymakers: your expertise, experience, and voice are essential to make this transformation possible.
Why join the event
Join the meeting on 27 April, in Nicosia and online, to

discover how UNCAN.eu, a major initiative of the EU Cancer Mission, is improving usability and quality of cancer digital assets, to boost collaboration and knowledge sharing among cancer research institutions
deepen your knowledge on how AI, data integration, and predictive modelling are revolutionising cancer research and advancing precision medicine across Europe
explore strategies to reduce inequalities in cancer research capacity and data access, drawing on Cyprus as a case study for smaller EU Member States
learn about the innovative solutions that the European Cancer Patient Digital Centre (ECPDC) will make available to truly empower patients throughout their journey
connect with National Cancer Mission Hubs and key European stakeholders to align your initiatives with the broader EU Cancer Mission strategy

This conference will take place back to back with other events you may also be interested in

EU Cancer Mission Fair (28 April) focused on sharing best practices for citizen and patient involvement in cancer care, organised by the project ECHoS (Establishing Cancer Mission Hubs: Networks and Synergies)
Securing a Lasting Impact from Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Cancer Mission (29 April) high-level event, hosted by the European Cancer Organisation in collaboration with Cyprus University of Technology

Prof. Efthyvoulos Kyriacou will represent eCAN Plus at the event, presenting under Panel 4.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Cancer Care Stakeholder Forum
2025-06-17 | (Re)space Skyline Europa, Rue de Trèves, 74, Brussels, Belgium
This meeting focused on socioeconomic status, migrant and refugee populations, and people living with disability and neurodiversity within cancer care, with the participation of our colleagues Robbe Saesen and Chloë Mbarushimana, from WP1. They had the chance to present the eCAN Plus Joint Action and had inspiring conversations about existing inequities in cancer prevention and care

Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’s implementation: delivering impact through cooperation
2025-05-27 | Brussels
On May 2025, our colleagues Robbe Saesen and Victoria Leclercq, from WP1, showcased the eCAN latest results and the new Joint Action: eCAN Plus.
On the occasion of the European Week Against Cancer, the EU Health and Food Safety organised a webinar to present recently lauched and completed projects developed under the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
