We are honoured to co-convene the 2026 COSA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) to be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 November 2026, with pre-conference workshops being held on Tuesday 10 November.
The theme for the 2026 COSA ASM is The precision generation: From cancer prevention to personalised care.
This theme reflects how far cancer care has evolved; from a one-size-fits-all rigid approach, to care that is increasingly tailored to the individual, across the entire cancer journey.
The disease theme will have a strong focus on lung cancers, alongside sessions addressing head and neck cancers, early-onset cancers such as colorectal cancer, and brain cancer, including both primary and metastatic disease. As always, equity will be embedded throughout the program, reflecting COSA’s ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for all people affected by cancer.
It has been almost a decade since the COSA ASM was held in Sydney, so we are excited to bring it back to showcase the remarkable advances that have transformed cancer care over this time, including the molecular biomarker realm and the evolution of novel transformative therapeutics.
Australia has developed deep expertise across clinical care, research and clinical trials, implementation and policy, and the program will highlight this local leadership alongside contributions from international experts in the fields of drug development, precision oncology, pharmacogenomics and palliative and supportive care.
Location: International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney, Australia
Key Dates:
Delegate Designed Symposia Submissions Close: 3 July 2026
Abstract Submissions Close: 7 August 2026
Abstract Decision Notification: 2 September 2026
Abstract Acceptance by Presenter: 11 September 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 11 September 2026
Pre-conference Workshops: 10 November 2026

