Join the Global Childhood Cancer Community in San Antonio, Texas
From 15–18 September 2026, the global childhood cancer community will gather in San Antonio for the 32nd CCI Annual Conference, organised in conjunction with International Society of Paediatric Oncology..
This annual gathering offers a unique opportunity for advocates, survivors, parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and civil society leaders to come together, exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and learn from leading voices in childhood cancer care and support.
Held in one of Texas’s most historic and vibrant cities, the conference promises meaningful discussions, practical tools, and inspiring moments that participants can bring back to their own communities.
Whether you are already part of the CCI network or looking to engage with the global movement, this is a space to connect, collaborate, and help drive change for children and adolescents with cancer worldwide.
What to Look Forward To
Education Day
A full day dedicated to practical learning and capacity building, designed to help organisations strengthen their impact. This year’s workshops will focus on:
Nutrition – exploring best practices and emerging research in nutritional support for children with cancer.
Fundraising & Resource Development – tools and strategies to improve long-term sustainability for programmes and organisations.
Joint Sessions with Global Partners
Co-hosted with International Society of Paediatric Oncology and other international partners, these sessions will bring together multiple perspectives to address shared challenges, exchange solutions, and advance collaboration worldwide.
President’s Awards
Celebrate outstanding initiatives from CCI member organisations across the globe. These awards recognise innovation, dedication, and meaningful action improving the lives of children with cancer and their families.
CCI Dinner
A special evening for members to reconnect, build relationships, exchange experiences, and strengthen the global bonds that power our shared mission.
Additional Access Through Registration
With personalised registration, attendees will also be able to join selected open sessions from the International Society of Paediatric Oncology Congress, expanding learning opportunities beyond the core CCI programme.
Key Dates
23 June 2026 – Early Registration Deadline
14 July – 11 August 2026 – Late Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline
Please note that late breaking abstracts are reserved for highly relevant and impactful research with data that became available in the previous three months. This is not an extension of the general abstract deadline.
See You in San Antonio
The CCI Annual Conference continues to be one of the most important moments of the year for our community — a place where lived experience meets expertise, where ideas become action, and where global connections help create better outcomes for children with cancer everywhere.
We look forward to welcoming you to San Antonio this September. Together, we can save more children’s lives.