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The IGCS 2026 Annual Global Meeting will be held
October 1 - 3, 2026 in Montréal, Canada
We can’t wait to welcome you for three incredible days of cutting-edge science, innovative technology, hands-on workshops, and global collaboration. Connect with colleagues from around the world, exchange ideas, and experience the vibrant culture and charm of this picturesque city. It’s going to be an unforgettable meeting, see you in Montréal!
Registration is OPEN! Join us at IGCS 2026!
Visa Information
IGCS is aware that the visa application and approval process to visit Montreal and attend IGCS 2026 may be longer than normal. We strongly recommend that all attendees begin their visa application process as soon as possible, as processing times may be longer than usual, particularly due to increased travel demand associated with the FIFA World Cup in Canada.
Important Steps
☑ Register for the Meeting to receive your confirmation and personal invitation letter
☑ Apply for your visa as early as possible.
☑ Ensure you have all required documentation before contacting your local Canadian Consulate or Embassy
☑ IGCS cannot intervene with the visa application process which is fully managed by Canadian Immigration services
❗To avoid potential delays, participants and abstract submitters should begin their visa applications at least six months ahead of the event. Processing times may be longer during peak periods, such as the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada.
❗Special Event Codes: Events registered with IRCC are issued a unique special event code to help track and monitor visa processing. Applicants should tag their applications with the event’s special event code, which can be found in the letter of invitation provided by the event organizer. The event code for the The IGCS Annual Global Meeting is 26IGCS.
Scientific Committee Co-Chairs
Scientific Program Committee
Paul Cohen, MD
Co-Chair
Australia
Ana Oaknin, MD
Co-Chair
Spain
Sudha Sundar, MD (UK) will serve as Ex-Officio Co-Chair
Early Career
Babita Kataria, India
Oliva Le Saux, France
Lucas Mendez, Canada
Natalie Ngoi, Singapore
Gynecologic Oncology
Sarah Alrubaish, Saudi Arabia
Emma Crosbie, UK
Nadine El Kassis, Lebanon
Ramez Eskander, USA
Kosei Hasegawa, Japan
Elmar Joura, Austria
Jihong Liu, China
Amita Maheshwari, India
Jacob McGee, Canada
Aisha Mustapha, Nigeria
Rene Pareja, Colombia
Bhavana Pothuri, USA
Alexandra Sebastianelli, Canada
Medical Oncology
Mohamed Ashour, Kuwait
George AuYeung, Australia
Gonzalo Giornelli, Argentina
Suma Karanth, India
Joyce Liu, USA
Ainhoa Madariaga, Spain
Iain McNeish, UK
Angelica Nogueira, Brazil
Ronnie Shappira-Frommer, Israel
Stephen Welch, Canada
Nursing
Noriko Fujiwara, Japan
Anne Mellon, Australia
Christa Slatnik, Canada
Palliative Care
Lee May Chen, USA
Florence Joly, France
Thomas Konney, Ghana
Pathology
Bojana Djordjevic, Canada
Ana Felix, Portugal
Martin Koebel, Canada
Radiation Oncology
François Bachand, Canada
Joyti Mayadev, USA
Dina Najjari, Spain
Remi Nout, Netherlands
CME Officer
Reitan Ribeiro, Canada
