BGICC 18 Global Leaders’ Sessions: From Global Commitments to Regional Impact

The Global Leaders' Forum

This forum brings together leaders from WHO, IARC, IAEA, ASCO, ESMO, ASTRO, IASLC, ESGO, UICC, AORTIC, and other international organizations, alongside national decision-makers and academic leaders.

Session Structure

The session is structured to support the alignment of international cancer priorities with local and regional implementation advancing cancer control, prevention, and care across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.

Unifying Policy, Science, and Implementation

Effective cancer control depends not only on scientific advancement, but also on coordinated leadership across policy, health systems, professional societies, and academia. The Leaders’ Sessions reflect this approach by creating a setting where strategic priorities can be discussed at the highest level, with an emphasis on implementation and impact.

Featured Leaders

A Strategic Platform for Regional Cancer Priorities

• Ministers and senior government officials
• Presidents and executives of leading international oncology societies
• Global health policy shapers and academic leaders

Written by

Nare Hovhannisyan, MD