SIOP-NEXT 2026 San Antonio Symposium
From Insight to Impact: Closing the Gap Between Basic Science and Clinical Trials
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Official Programme Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
Location: Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), San Antonio, Texas
Main Event Room: Auditorium
Registration Fee: USD 25 (includes breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks)
SIOP-NEXT 2026 Symposium – Virtual Attendance
Can’t make it to San Antonio for the SIOP-NEXT Symposium? You can still join virtually and be part of the global SIOP-NEXT community of early-career professionals in pediatric oncology.
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 8:00–17:00 CDT (15:00–24:00 CEST)
Format: Virtual (virtual attendance free of charge)
Join international experts, clinician-scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and senior PhD candidates for a day of inspiring scientific sessions – including talks on integrating biology into clinical trials, translational research in LMIC settings, and career development within SIOP – plus mentoring opportunities and global networking.
About SIOP-NEXT
SIOP-NEXT is a global community of early-career professionals advancing pediatric oncology through translational research. We place childhood cancer biology at the heart of clinical trials, treatments, and patient care.
Who Should Attend?
This symposium is specifically tailored for early-career professionals pursuing careers in pediatric oncology with a focus on translational and preclinical research. This includes:
- Postdoctoral Researchers
- Clinician-Scientists
- Senior PhD Candidates
Our goal is to support you by promoting international collaboration, strengthening professional networks, and facilitating exchange between laboratory and clinical communities across diverse healthcare and research settings.
Registration & Fee Information: To formalise your attendance at the SIOP-NEXT 2026 Symposium, please review the registration guidelines below:
Registration Fee: USD 25 for on-site attendance; free for virtual attendance
What’s Included: Full access to all scientific presentations, interactive panel discussions, and workshop materials. The fee completely covers your catering for the day, including breakfast, lunch, and all mid-session coffee breaks (for on-site participants only).
Payment & Confirmation Process:
1. Form Submission: Fill out your contact information and session preferences in the interactive form below.
2. Virtual Attendance: Please fill out the special registration form for remote attendance below.
3. Payment Processing: Part of the registration process via a secure link.
4. Final Confirmation: Will be sent automatically once the payment has been processed.
Important Trainee Note: If you are registering as a Senior PhD candidate or trainee, please ensure your institution details are accurately noted to assist the organising committee with matching your profile to relevant mentors.
We thank UT Health San Antonio for their generous support and Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (CCRI) for hosting us.