Understanding cancer in the digital age: data, innovation and equity
2026-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | 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.

Building a Robust and Secure AI-Enabled Connected Health Data Space for a Stronger European Health Union
2026-04-30 08:30 - 18:00 | 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.

IARC@60 INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE: CANCER RESEARCH INTO ACTION
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-21 18:00 | Halle Tony Garnier, 20 Pl. Docteurs Charles et Christophe Mérieux, Lyon, 69007, France
The IARC@60 Conference: Cancer Research into Action is a major global scientific conference organized by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, to mark the 60th anniversary of the agency’s founding.
This three-day scientific conference aims to bring together researchers, public health professionals, policymakers, and advocates from around the world to discuss how advances in cancer research can be translated into meaningful public health action. It celebrates six decades of progress in understanding cancer and focuses on shaping the future of cancer prevention and control globally.
Focus and Themes
The conference revolves around three core themes:

Discovery and Innovation for Cancer Prevention — Highlighting cutting-edge research into causes of cancer and preventive science.
Translating Research into Public Health Action — Exploring how evidence can be implemented in real-world settings to reduce cancer burden.
Science–Policy Interface for Global Change — Examining how scientific evidence can inform and influence policies for equitable cancer control.

Interactive sessions, plenary talks, poster presentations, and discussions are designed to foster collaboration across disciplines and sectors. A special public-facing session will also engage broader audiences on topics like scientific literacy and misinformation.
eCAN Plus partners from Sciensano will present a poster of the project to inform scientists about the progress made after one year

Medical Informatics Europe 2026
2026-05-25 14:00 - 2026-05-28 17:00 | Magazzini del Cotone, Calata Molo Vecchio 15, Module 5, Genova, 16128, Italy
The Medical Informatics Europe 2026 (MIE 2026), organised by the European Federation for Medical Informatics, takes place in Genoa from 25–28 May 2026.
Under the theme “Opening the Personal Gate between Technology and Health Care”, the conference will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, industry representatives, and innovators from across Europe and beyond to explore the latest developments in digital health and medical informatics. Discussions will cover topics such as artificial intelligence in healthcare, data science, interoperability, telemedicine, digital health ecosystems, One Health approaches, and education and training in health informatics.
eCAN Plus partners from Greece will be presenting the project in Panel 21 under the title Real-world application of telehealth for cancer patients: Challenges in designing and developing the eCAN+ platform.
For more information about the programme, registration, and submissions, visit the official MIE 2026 website

39th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems
2026-06-03 09:00 - 2026-06-05 17:00 | St Raphael Resort, Amathountos Avenue 502, 4520, Cyprus
The 39th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS 2026) is held in Limassol, Cyprus, in 2026. CBMS continues to be a leading international platform for exchanging innovative research and practices at the intersection of medicine and computing. Each year, the symposium gathers a multidisciplinary community of clinicians, researchers, engineers, and developers to explore emerging trends and challenges in computer-based medical systems.

eCAN Plus partners from Cyprus will be presenting the project and demonstrating the work related to the mobile application and digital follow-up tools.

General Assembly Meeting
2026-06-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
The General Assembly Meeting brings together all consortium partners to discuss the latest progress, ongoing activities, key updates, and upcoming milestones of the eCAN Plus project. It also provides an opportunity to exchange information, align on current priorities, and address relevant consortium-wide matters. The meeting is held in an online format.
Event’s Agenda.

EHMC 2026 - Taking action to improve health for all
2026-06-10 09:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | IESE Business School – Barcelona Campus Sur, Carrer d’Arnús i Garí, 3–7, Barcelona, 08034, Spain
The 31st European Health Management Conference (EHMC) brings together health managers, leaders, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to tackle key challenges facing contemporary health systems.
For 2026, the conference is co-hosted by La Unió – Catalan Hospital, Health and Social Services Association and IESE Business School, reflecting strong local and academic collaboration.
Under the theme “Future-proofing health systems for a changing world: from strategy to action”, this edition emphasises the need to equip health systems with foresight, agility, and practical implementation capacity — not just long-term planning — so they can effectively meet demographic shifts, technological advances, workforce pressures, environmental challenges, and evolving societal needs.
The conference explores how to bridge strategic vision with day-to-day action, focusing on translating health policies into real, sustainable improvements in care delivery and public health outcomes.
Key Topics & Tracks
The programme is structured around five core tracks that guide discussions and submissions:

Governance, leadership and social responsibility
Management, operations and practice
Human capital, professionalism and people management
Finance and economics
Policy and regulation

eCAN Plus partners from Sciensano will make an oral presentation of the project to inform scientists about the progress made after one year.

Workshop - Barriers and Facilitators of Virtual Tumor Boards and Digital Transitions in Europe
2026-06-17 09:00 - 2026-06-18 15:00 | Health Innovation Center of Southern Denmark, Forskerparken 10 G, Odense, Odense, 5230, Denmark
The eCAN Plus Joint Action is a flagship EU project in digital oncology and cross-border health data exchange, with a focus on improving cancer prevention, treatment, and follow-up care strategies. As part of this effort, Work Package 6 (WP6) focuses on collaborative clinical decision-making in diagnostics, treatment, and care across Cancer Centres (CCs). Clinical and technical experts are invited to join the expert board created by this WP and join the in-person workshop that will start next June 17th in Denmark.
Experts from across Europe, with strong background and activity in Virtual Tumor Boards (VTBs) and Digital Transitions (DTs), will meet in Odense from the 17th to the 18th of June. The purpose of this workshop is twofold:

Assess existing national guidelines, European Health Data Exchange (EHDS) regulations and frameworks for digital collaboration and health data exchange across CCs mapped by WP6.
Define the relevant clinical data required to support two use cases. WP6 will evaluate digital capabilities for health data exchange and virtual collaboration, based on two use cases:

Use of cross-European Virtual Tumor Boards, including Virtual Molecular Tumor Boards.
Digitally facilitated patient transitions, including the use of Discharge Conferences.

Interactive Sessions, a VTB Simulation (active Roles and participants), and DT-focused presentations will be the main theme of the Event, accompanied by Keynote Presentations, including both Clinical and Technical Experts in healthcare, while encompassing aspects on compliance with the EHDS and opportunities for integration with the European EHRxF format.
The program and more details will be shared with the attendees.

47th Annual Conference of the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics
2026-09-27 08:30 - 2026-10-01 17:00 | Freiburg Concert Hall, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1, Freiburg im Breisgau, 79098, Germany
The 47th Annual Conference of the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics (ISCB), together with the 71st Annual Conference of the German Association for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology (GMDS) is hosted from September 27 to October 1, 2026 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
The rise of AI techniques and the increased public awareness of the value of data present great opportunities to data science disciplines. In particular, medical data sciences and application fields such as novel treatment paradigms in medicine promise great impact of methodological developments, including transitions in research paradigms. This can optimally be achieved jointly with other disciplines, in particular mathematics, computer science, and also close collaboration with biomedical researchers.
The ISCB GMDS 2026 Conference, together with the CRC Small Data Symposium, will provide a scientific platform for exchange on these exciting novel developments and discussing how these disciplines master the corresponding transitions.
eCAN Plus partners from WP9 will make an oral presentation about the Joint Action in this event.

Community of Practice: Digital Health Literacy in Cancer Treatment
2026-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Online Event
Digital health literacy has emerged as a fundamental cornerstone of healthcare, carrying profound implications that extend far beyond any single medical discipline. Recognising its critical role, a growing network of EU projects and initiatives is currently dedicated to elevating digital literacy standards across the territory.
To bridge these efforts, eCAN Plus colleagues from Work Package 5 are developing a comprehensive mapping of the current digital health landscape. This analysis will serve as the strategic foundation for our upcoming event, which will offer a vital collaborative forum where participants will be able to strengthen peer learning, foster collaborative problem-solving, and support the JA’s long-term sustainability strategy.
Please note: The date for this event is currently provisional and will be officially confirmed in the coming weeks.
We welcome expressions of interest from all professionals. If you are interested in being involved in the Community of Practice, please complete the form to indicate your preferred topics.
Submit expression of interest.
