Eliminating Cervical Cancer Conference 2026
Join us at the Eliminating Cervical Cancer 2026 Conference (ECC2026) taking place 25–27 November at the Sofitel Melbourne and online (with a cocktail reception to kick off proceedings on the 24th). Centred on the theme “Recognising Progress. Addressing Challenges”, this milestone event marks the tenth conference of its kind hosted by C4. ECC2026 brings together leading experts in vaccination, screening and treatment, offering panel discussions, expert insights and networking opportunities—all focused on accelerating progress toward the elimination of cervical cancer.
Registration details
- Standard rate: $1,545
- Virtual attendance (standard): $400
- Virtual attendance (LMIC resident): Free
All rates are excusive of GST.
Program
Wednesday 25th November
Day 1 – HPV Vaccination
8:00-9:00 Welcome & opening address
9:00-10:30 Domestic session – Pillar 1
Chair: Prof. Julia Brotherton
10:30-11:00 Morning tea
11:00-12:30 Scientific session – Pillar 1
Chair: Prof. Kristine Macartney
Scientific Plenary: HPV vaccination in a changing world: Prospects for reaching 90% coverage by 2030
Prof. Kristine Macartney
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:30 International session – Pillar 1
Chair: Prof. Kristine Macartney
3:30-4:00 Afternoon tea
4:00-5:00 Cross-pillar topic: Elimination Planning; Indonesia a case study
Chair: Prof. Karen Canfell
Thursday 26th November
Day 2 – Screening and pre-cancer treatment
9:00-10:30 Domestic session – Pillar 2
Co-chairs: A/Prof. Megan Smith & A/Prof. Lisa Whop
10:30-11:00 Morning tea
11:00-12:30 Scientific session – Pillar 2
Chair: Prof. Marion Saville
Scientific Plenary: Compass and Focal side by side
Dr. Gina Ogilvie and Prof. Karen Canfell
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:30 International session – Pillar 2
Co-chairs: Vanessa Price & Dr. Claire Nightingale
3:30-4:00 Afternoon tea
4:00-5:00 Cross-pillar session: : Case study the search for high quality affordable HPV tests
6:30-11:00 Conference Dinner
Chair: Prof. Karen Canfell
Friday 27th November
Day 3 – Treatment
9:00-10:30 Domestic session – Pillar 3
Chair: A/Prof. Orla MacNally
10:30-11:00 Morning tea
11:00-12:30 Scientific session – Pillar 3
Chair: Prof. Karen Canfell
Scientific Plenary: Building global treatment capacity and linkages to care
Dr Kathleen Schmeler
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:30 International session – Pillar 3
Co-chairs: Dr Ai Ling Tan & Dr Telma Costa
3:30 – 3:45 Closing
3:45 – 4:15 Afternoon tea
Note that the program is subject to change by the organising committee
Conference Co-Chairs
Professor Marion Saville AM
Professor Karen Canfell AC
Session Chairs
Please check back as further session chairs are confirmed over the coming months.
Professor Julia Brotherton
Vanessa Price
A/Prof. Megan Smith
A/Prof. Lisa Whop
And: Prof. Kristine Macartney, Dr Claire Nightingale, Prof. Andrew Vallely, A/Prof. Orla MacNally, Dr Ai Ling Tan, Dr Telma Costa
Speakers
Please check back as further speakers are confirmed over the coming months.
Professor Deborah Bateson AM
Eric L. Krakauer, MD, PhD
Dr Gina Ogilvie
A/Prof. Megan Smith
A/Prof. Lisa Whop
And: Dr Telma Costa, Dr Kathleen Schmeler
