Four days of science, discussion, and community-building across disciplines in cancer research.
Detailed timetable & speaker names will be announced closer to the event.
Keynotes and high-level scientific sessions to set the tone and connect topics.
Postdoc talks, flash posters, and discussion-driven sessions with time for questions.
Physician Corner, Hackathon, and Meet the Editor for practical, high-value exchange.
Networking and informal conversations — where collaborations often start.
Day 0
Pre-conference & community building
Badge pickup, venue orientation, and informal meetups.
Team formation, problem statements, and logistics.
Ice-breaking and early connections across disciplines and countries.
Day 1
Core scientific programme
Setting the scientific scope and the tone for the meeting.
High-level talks bridging basic research and translational themes.
15 min + 5 min Q&A. Focus on clarity, discussion, and feedback.
Selected posters get 1 slide and 1 minute to invite discussion.
Open to Master, PhD, postdocs and clinicians.
Day 2
Translation, careers & dialogue
Perspective talk connecting discovery science to patient impact.
Clinician–researcher dialogue on translation, unmet needs, and real-world constraints.
Practical discussion on publishing, peer review, and positioning your manuscript.
Team outputs, short demos, and community voting.
Highlights, takeaways, and next steps for the YS2C community.
Keynotes and themed sessions to connect disciplines in cancer research.
Reserved for postdocs and clinician-scientists.
Open to Master, PhD, postdocs and clinicians.
A dedicated space for translational dialogue and real-world perspectives.
Interdisciplinary teams tackle concrete scientific or data challenges.
Direct exchange about publishing strategy and manuscript feedback.
Note: Oral presentations are reserved for postdocs and clinician-scientists. Posters are open to all career stages.
