1st European Summit on Cancer Prevention and Control

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1st European Summit
on Cancer Prevention and Control

27th May 2025, Warsaw

About The Summit

The 1st European Summit on Cancer Prevention and Control is a landmark event aimed at shaping policies and strategies to combat cancer across Europe. As Poland transitions the EU Council Presidency to Denmark and later to Cyprus, this summit will serve as a bridge for international cooperation, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and healthcare professionals.

The Summit is held in the context of the EU Council Presidency Trio – Poland, Denmark, and Cyprus – and reflects Europe’s unified commitment to reducing the cancer burden across borders.

Summary – Edition 2025

European Cancer Prevention Summit 2025 – Key Outcomes
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all speakers, experts, partners, and participants whose engagement made the European Cancer Prevention Summit 2025 a meaningful and inspiring event.

Held under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the summit gathered key stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to strengthen international collaboration in cancer prevention. Discussions focused on the future of screening programs, innovative policy approaches, and the importance of integrating prevention into national and EU-level health strategies.

Key highlights included the launch of the Oncology Portal and the announcement of a new Unit for Primary Prevention and Health Policy within the National Institute of Oncology—important steps toward more effective, coordinated cancer prevention. The next edition of the summit is already planned for 2026.

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Why attend?

This summit provides a high-level platform for:

Discussing the latest advancements in cancer prevention.
Strengthening cross-border cooperation in public health.
Exploring EU regulatory frameworks and prevention strategies.
Engaging with leading experts, policymakers, and industry professionals.

Summit objectives

Addressing key challenges in cancer prevention and early detection.
Strengthening EU-wide cooperation in public health.
Discussing strategies under Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
Exploring innovative approaches, including AI in cancer diagnostics.

Who should attend?

Featured Speakers & Contributors

Dr. Elisabete Weiderpass, Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Mr. Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health & Animal Welfare, European Commission (TBC)
Mr. Adam Jarubas, Chair, SANT Committee, European Parliament
Prof. Piotr Rutkowski, Chair, National Oncological Strategy, Poland
Dr. Sabine Vuik, OECD Health Policy Analyst
Dr. Nino Berdzuli, WHO Poland Head of Office
Dr. Magdalena Stępień, EC Knowledge Centre on Cancer, JRC
Prof. Marta Mańczuk, Cancer Epidemiology & Prevention, MSC National Research Institute
And many others from key European institutions and research organizations

Featured Speakers & Contributors

Dr. Elisabete Weiderpass, Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Mr. Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health & Animal Welfare, European Commission (TBC)
Mr. Adam Jarubas, Chair, SANT Committee, European Parliament
Prof. Piotr Rutkowski, Chair, National Oncological Strategy, Poland
Dr. Sabine Vuik, OECD Health Policy Analyst
Dr. Nino Berdzuli, WHO Poland Head of Office
Dr. Magdalena Stępień, EC Knowledge Centre on Cancer, JRC
Prof. Marta Mańczuk, Cancer Epidemiology & Prevention, MSC National Research Institute
And many others from key European institutions and research organizations

Featured Speakers & Contributors

Dr. Elisabete Weiderpass, Director, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Mr. Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health & Animal Welfare, European Commission (TBC)
Mr. Adam Jarubas, Chair, SANT Committee, European Parliament
Prof. Piotr Rutkowski, Chair, National Oncological Strategy, Poland
Dr. Sabine Vuik, OECD Health Policy Analyst
Dr. Nino Berdzuli, WHO Poland Head of Office
Dr. Magdalena Stępień, EC Knowledge Centre on Cancer, JRC
Prof. Marta Mańczuk, Cancer Epidemiology & Prevention, MSC National Research Institute
And many others from key European institutions and research organizations

Thematic Sessions

This high-level event brings together European policymakers, health experts, scientists, and civil society to shape the future of cancer prevention in Europe. The Summit serves as a platform to exchange experiences, promote cross-border cooperation, and launch forward-looking strategies—anchored in science, policy, and public health innovation.

Location

Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology,

ul. Roentgena 5, Warsaw, Poland

Format

In-person

Languages

English

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Location

Warsaw, Poland

Format

In-person

Languages

English (simultaneous translation may be available)

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Why attend?

This summit provides a high-level platform for:
• Discussing the latest advancements in cancer prevention.
• Strengthening cross-border cooperation in public health.
• Exploring EU regulatory frameworks and prevention strategies.
• Engaging with leading experts, policymakers, and industry professionals.