Data-driven cancer research conference 2026

Join us in Edinburgh for three days of stimulating panel discussions, world-class research talks, poster presentations and much more.

Each day will focus on a key theme exploring the future of data-enabled cancer research:

Day 1 - Horizon scanning technologies with quantum sensing, quantum imaging and quantum computation as an exemplar

Day 2 - Revolutionising cancer research: the transformative role of AI

Day 3 - Personalising cancer medicine: the power of health data

Throughout the event, we will also focus on how we can build vital trust and transparency regarding the use of patient data through patient and public involvement and engagement. Additionally, we’ll work together to address data solutions to shared challenges in children's and young people's cancers.

This is a must-attend event for anyone working in cancer research, data science, bioinformatics, computational oncology, computer science, mathematics or statistics, including those working at the interface between these disciplines. The event is open to researchers from all career stages from across the world.

Find out more about the event

Patient Representatives

If you are a patient representative and would like to attend, please email researchevents@cancer.org.uk. We will send you a form to complete to apply for a free place at the event.

Cancellation policy

Attendees wishing to cancel their place can receive a full refund if notified by email by 27 January 2026. Cancellations received between 28 January 2026 – 9 February 2026 will be subject to an administration charge of 6.5%+59p per ticket. Cancellations received after 10 February 2026 will not be refunded.

All cancellations must be made in writing to researchevents@cancer.org.uk Attendees can send a replacement free of charge. Cancer Research UK is not liable for any travel or accommodation costs relating to attendee bookings.

Important travel information to the UK – applying for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).

The UK government has issued new travel advice for international travel to the UK from April 2025. Attendees should visit the UK Government website to check if an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is required to enter the UK.

Guidance on how to apply for an ETA can also be found on the website.

COVID-19 guidance

The health and safety of our attendees and those you work with remains our highest priority. We will continue to closely monitor developments relating to COVID-19 and review guidance from government bodies. Further information and advice will be emailed to registered attendees ahead of the event.

Photography and filming

Photography and filming will be taking place at this event for use in future CRUK science communications including, but not limited to, newsletters, publications, marketing emails, webpages, and social media. (Individuals will not be identified by name or affiliation when using any images).

If you do not wish to be featured, please speak to a member of Cancer Research UK at the registration desk or email researchevents@cancer.org.uk

Inclusive research and innovation events

We've prioritised embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across all our research activities to help foster environments that support innovation and creativity. Our research events are designed to showcase cutting-edge science, bring together an international scientific community and facilitate collaborations.

We want to provide welcoming and inclusive research events where we inspire, inform and engage a range of researchers and promote a positive research culture for everyone. To support this, we've developed a code of conduct to set out our expectations for everyone involved in our research events.

Code of Conduct