Seville, Spain

ICHNO 2026

It gives us enormous pleasure to invite you to the 10th International Congress on Innovative Approaches in Head and Neck Oncology, ICHNO 2026 – ‘Driven by Biology, Centred on the Person: A New Approach to Head and Neck Cancer’, which will be taking place in Seville, Spain 19-21 March 2026.

The congress is a collaboration between the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), the European Head and Neck Society (EHNS) and the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), bringing our disciplines together to showcase the latest technical advances, impactful research findings and novel innovations in head and neck oncology. We have worked hard to create a programme that brings clinical and academic researchers together, to understand the biology that underpins disease and toxicity, and to apply that understanding to a person centred, individualised approach to treatment. We welcome every member of the multidisciplinary team to attend, including oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, dieticians, speech and language therapists, nurses, restorative dentists, scientists, and others who are interested in an approach to head and neck cancer that is driven by biology and centred on the person.

This biennial congress promises to provide an important platform for the dissemination of the latest, cutting-edge science and innovation in the field of head and neck oncology. The programme includes invited lectures by global research leaders, presentations on the latest breaking research findings from randomised trials and other studies, and symposia offering insights and updates on the latest advances in head and neck cancer research and care. Time will be allocated for discussion, entertaining debate, and interaction between presenters and participants, and the multidisciplinary sessions will enable interaction and collaboration between the different disciplines involved in head and neck oncology.

We hope to see you all for this unmissable and unforgettable congress in the beautiful city of Seville!                 

Mererid Evans (ESTRO) & Giovanni Succo (EHNSYungan Tao (ESMO)

Chairpersons of the 10th ICHNO congress

  • Abstract submission: 1 September to 8 October 2025
  • Late-breaking abstract submission: 28 January to 11 February 2026

Scientific Committee

  • Mererid Evans (UK) - Chair - ESTRO

  • Giovanni Succo (IT) - Chair - EHNS
  • Yun gan Tao (FR) - Chair - ESMO
  • Silke Tribius (DE) – Chair, Radiation Oncology Advisory Committee
  • Ricard Mesia (ES) – Chair, Medical Oncology Advisory Committee
  • Christian Simon (CH) – Chair, Surgery Advisory Committee
  • Kevin Harrington (UK) – Chair, Translational Sciences Advisory Committee
  • Joanne Patterson (UK) – Chair, Outcomes Research and Survivorship Advisory Committee

 

RADIATION ONCOLOGY - Advisory committee

Silke Tribius (DE) - Chair

Members: Panagiotis Balermpas (CH), Pierluigi Bonomo (IT), Jon Cacicedo (ES), Vincent Gregoire (FR), Marlen Haderlein (DE), Andrew Hope (CA), Andrew McQueen (UK), Chris Nutting (UK), Sandra Nuyts (BE)

 

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY - Advisory committee

Ricard Mesia (ES) - Chair

Members: François Bidault (FR), Paolo Bossi (IT), Chaosu Hu (CN), Jean-Pascal Machiels (BE), Marc Oliva Bernal (ES), Sjoukje Oosting (NL), Esma Saada (FR), Anna Spreafico (CA)

 

SURGERY - Advisory committee

Christian Simon (CH) - Chair

Members: Erika Crosetti (IT), Andreas Dietz (DE), Davide Farina (IT), Wojciech Golusinski (PO), Sefik Hosal (TR), C. René Leemans (NL), Vin Paleri (UK), Isabel Vilaseca (ES)

 

TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCES - Advisory committee

Kevin Harrington (UK) - Chair

Members: Melvin Chua (SG), Maura Gillison (US), Michele Mondini (FR), Ben O'Leary (UK), Sara Pai (US), Amanda Psyrri (GR), Sandra Schmitz (BE), Ingeborg Tinhofer-Keilholz (DE)

 

OUTCOMES RESEARCH AND SURVIVORSHIP - Advisory committee

Joanne Patterson (UK) - Chair

Members: Arun Balaji (IN), Kate Hutcheson (US), Femke Jansen (NL), Cherith Semple (UK), Susanne Singer (DE), Martijn Stuiver (NL), Rebecca Venchiarutti (AU), Irene Wessel (DK)

The abstract submission for ICHNO 2026 is now closed, and no further submissions can be accepted.

The peer review and selection process take place in October and November. Selection results will be communicated mid-December 2025.

LATE-BREAKING ABSTRACTS

Late-breaking abstract submission opens on 28 January 2026. The deadline for submission is 11 February 2026, 23:59 CET.

Late-breaking abstracts must present timely findings which were not available at the time of the deadline (8 October 2025). The late-breaking abstract deadline is not intended to be a second deadline for abstract submissions. Abstracts deemed to not be truly late-breaking are rejected. The late-breaking submission guidelines will be available soon.

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ESTRO members can benefit from a substantially reduced registration fee. To access the member rate, please visit the membership page to become a member or renew your membership before completing your registration.

Members of ESMO or EHNS can register at the member rate by sending proof of their active membership to events@estro.org with your invoicing address detail. 

*To register at the in-training rate, you must have an active in-training membership. Please click here and select in-training membership.

** ESTRO members specialising in RTT or Dosimetry are eligible for the in-training fee rate.

***Register at the student rate by joining as an ‘Undergraduate Student’  for 2026. Submit a valid student ID or enrollment proof. Must be 27 or younger.

**** Participants from emerging countries can register at a reduced fee. Join or renew your ESTRO membership first. This rate applies to low- and lower-middle-income economies (World Bank). See the full list here.

Group Registration

IMPORTANT note: Each participant must register using their own email address. A unique verification code will be sent to their email to access the ICHNO app and web platform.

Please read the Group registration Procedure and complete the Group Registration Form and return it back to events@estro.org.

Payment

Payments for web bookings are processed securely by credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please send your full request and details to events@estro.org.

Insurance 

The organiser does not accept liability for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. Participants are strongly advised to take out their own personal insurance policies.

Cancellation and Refund

You may cancel your registration and get a full refund of the registration fee minus handling charges of 15%. This option is available until 1 month before the congress. Any cancellation request received within 1 month before the date of the congress will not be eligible for a refund. Please send an email with your request to events@estro.org.

Registration Policy

We invite you to read the Terms and Conditions of our Registration policy and Sale & Service Policy.

An exhibition featuring equipment and medical publishers will be held in the Exhibition area. The exhibition will open on Thursday morning and will remain open from Thursday to Saturday. Entrance is free for all registered participants. Companies and publishers who would like to participate in the exhibition may obtain more detailed information from the ESTRO Office.

Please find here :

 

Booking Forms:

 

If you have any questions about the exhibition & sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Hande Van Gestel

hyilmaz@estro.org

Venue

Fibes - Conference and Exhibition

Ave. Alcalde Luis Uruñuela, 1

41020 Sevilla

Spain

Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Sevilla.

Accommodation

Congrex Switzerland is the official congress partner for hotel accommodation and is the only agency offering accommodation on behalf of the ICHNO 2026 Conference.

 As the official ICHNO 2026 accommodation partner, Congrex Switzerland offers highly dedicated customer service and professional support for all your accommodation needs.

WARNING

There are an increasing number of fraudulent websites impersonating ICHNO 2026, and we would like to warn all participants to be aware of possible scams and strongly advise that you only use the official housing partner, Congrex Switzerland, when making reservations.

Important Notice

There are an increasing number of fraudulent websites impersonating ICHNO 2026 and we would like to warn all participants to be aware of possible scams and strongly advise that you only use the official ESTRO channels for registration, event information and bookings.