Conferences
Every day, scientists around the world investigate the links between diet, weight, physical activity and cancer prevention and survival. Explore our conferences calendar to see when and where we'll be sharing our research
2018 conferences
Past conferences
- Congreso Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición (Congress of the Federation of Latin American Nutrition Societies)
11–15 November
Guadalajara, Mexico
WCRF International and AICR will present a symposium on the Third Expert Report and policy implications in Latin America.
- National Cancer Research Institute Conference
4–6 November
Glasgow, UK
WCRF International’s Head of Research Interpretation, Dr Michelle McCully, and Research Interpretation Asistant, Emily Almond, presented posters on our recently updated Cancer Prevention Recommendations and evidence on the links between diet, nutrition, physical activity and the risk of aerodigestive cancers.
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics's 2018 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
20–23 October
Washington, DC
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) presented a full symposium on our Third Expert Report: Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: a Global Perspective.
- International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress
15–17 October
London, UK
WCRF International’s Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Bryony Sinclair, presented our new policy framework, with other members of the Science and Policy & Public Affairs team in attendance.
- Symposium on Cancer Challenge in Hong Kong
6 October
Hong Kong
The symposium was organised by the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society to provide an opportunity for professionals, academics and policymakers in Hong Kong to learn and deliberate how to develop a sustainable cancer control plan for Hong Kong. World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International supported the symposium with one of our Hong Kong ambassadors, Prof TH Lam, in attendance.
- World Cancer Congress
1–4 October
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Members of our Science and Policy & Public Affairs teams spoke at sessions within the main programme. These sessions covered our scientific research, including our latest cancer prevention report, and our policy work, such as Building Momentum. Some of our Hong Kong ambassadors and Academy Fellows also attended. Read Dr Giota Mitrou's blogs on the conference: Coordinated action on cancer and Shaping the future of cancer control and prevention.
Maxine Lenza, Prod TH Lam, Louise Meincke and Dr Giota Mitrou at the WCC
- UK Congress on Obesity
6–7 September
Newcastle, UK
Isobel Bandurek, WCRF International's Science Programme Manager, presented a poster on the upcoming Energy Balance and Body Fatness Report.
- Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research
30 June–3 July
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ifigeneia Bourgiezi, WCRF International’s Research Activities and External Relations Manager, presented a poster on early growth and development and the risk of cancer. Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds’s Head of Communications and Health Information, Germund Daal, presented a poster on the Third Expert Report and our updated Cancer Prevention Recommendations. We also had a joint stand.
- American Society for Nutrition: Nutrition 2018
9–12 June
Boston, US
AICR hosted a symposium about our Third Expert Report presented by CUP Panel Members Prof Steve Clinton, Prof Ed Giovannucci and Prof Steve Hursting. Prof Elio Riboli also had a speaking slot on the CUP methodology.
- International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity annual meeting
3–6 June
Hong Kong
WCRF International hosted a symposium to present the Third Expert Report main findings and Cancer Prevention Recommendations with our three Hong Kong ambassadors and Prof Hilary Powers, Deputy Chair of our CUP Panel.
- American College for Sports Medicine annual meeting
29 May–2 June
Minnesota, US
AICR presented a poster on physical activity and cancer. CUP Panel Member Prof Anne McTeirnan was a keynote speaker, giving a lecture on physical activity for cancer prevention, treatment and the evidence.
- European Congress on Obesity
23–26 May
Vienna, Austria
WCRF International hosted a symposium to present the Third Expert Report main findings and Cancer Prevention Recommendations. Dr Giota Mitrou chaired the symposium and CUP Panel Member Prof Michael Leitzmann, IARC Scientist Dr Mazda Jenab, and our Policy Officer, Fiona Sing, were speakers.
- European Breast Cancer Conference
21–23 March
Barcelona, Spain
WCRF International’s Senior Research Funding Manager, Dr Anna Diaz Font, presented a poster on the 2017 WCRF/AICR CUP Breast Cancer Report.
