The 25th International Cancer Imaging Society Meeting and Annual Teaching Course
23rd - 25th September, 2026 7:45 AM
The Europa Hotel Belfast, Northern Ireland
In-person
President: Professor Anju Sahdev
'Fundamentals of Cancer Imaging with Automated Assistance'
Registration opens on 4 March 2026
Overview
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the International Cancer Imaging Society (ICIS), it is my great pleasure to invite you to join us in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for ICIS 2026, our 25th Annual Teaching Course, to be hosted in collaboration with the Faculty of Radiologists & Radiation Oncologists of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
The focus of the meeting will be
'Fundamentals of Imaging Cancer with Automated Assistance'.
The main vision for the conference is to reaffirm the foundational principles in cancer imaging while highlighting the growing contribution of automated assistance within clinical practice. By working together with leading industrial partners, participants will gain insight into both established and emerging imaging automation techniques that are shaping the future of oncological imaging. The comprehensive programme will include keynote lectures, plenary lectures, breakout sessions, hands-on workshops and scientific presentations.
- Stay at the forefront of oncological imaging
- Network with global experts
- Gain insights into the latest advancements in cancer diagnostics and AI-driven imaging techniques
As a city renowned for its commitment to sustainability, Belfast offers an eco-conscious setting for our annual event; attendees can explore cutting-edge research while experiencing a city that prioritises environmental responsibility, aligning with the healthcare sector’s growing focus on sustainability.
We hope you will join us in Belfast for ICIS 2026!
Warmest regards,
Anju Sahdev, President, ICIS 2026
Professor of Radiology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the role of precision imaging and advanced image guided interventions in oncology.
- To appreciate the evolving role of cancer imaging in modern clinical-radiological integrated practice, in particular the role of objective, imaging based anatomical and functional biomarkers to guide and monitor cancer treatment.
- To recognise the significance of large objective imaging data sets for artificial intelligence based oncologic algorithms.
- To improve clinical reporting skills through interactive case-based workshops.
- To review recent research findings and innovations in the field of diagnostic and interventional radiology.
The Europa Hotel Belfast, Northern Ireland
The Europa Hotel Belfast, Northern Ireland
Registration Fees
Accreditation
Royal College of Radiologists accreditation has been applied for.
EACCME (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) accreditation has been applied for.
Important Details
Abstracts that do not adhere to the following important points will be rejected:
- The title should not exceed 15 words. The title should be in bold, sentence case with no full stop at the end and no underlining.
- The abstract should not exceed 250 words.
- Please use authors’ initials and surnames only. No full stop at the end. Underline the name of the corresponding author. A comma should separate author names. Where authors are from a number of different institutions, the appropriate institution number from the affiliation list should be given as a superscript number immediately after each author's name, e.g.: John Smith1, Susan Jones1, Bill Fisher2. An asterisk * should be used to link the corresponding author with their email address
- Affiliations should include institute, town and country. Where there are multiple affiliations, each should be listed as a separate paragraph. Each institute should appear in the order used against the author names (see above paragraph) and show the appropriate superscript number, e.g.:
1 University, Town, State, USA
2 University, Town, UK
2 Company, Town, Country
- Qualifications should be omitted.
- Do not include references, tables or figures.
- Please do not use block capitals.
Main text
- In structured abstracts, paragraph headings should be typed in bold with no colon at the end. Do not use the heading ‘Abstract’. Each heading should be in a separate paragraph.
Aim
Followed by regular text, on a new line and in the same format as shown above for main text.
Materials & Methods
Results
Conclusions
Consent to publish
If the abstract contains details relating to individual participants (for example a case report), written informed consent for the publication of these details must be obtained from the participants and a statement to this effect should appear at the end of the abstract. Our guidelines for consent statements can be found here: http://www.biomedcentral.com/about/editorialpolicies#Ethics. If the patient is deceased consent for publication should be obtained from the next of kin and if the patient is under 16 consent should be obtained from the parent or guardian.
You may choose among four different abstract types:
> Oral Scientific Presentation
> Oral Case Based Presentation
> Poster Scientific Presentation
> Poster Educational Presentation
Oral Scientific Presentation
The abstract should be separated into “Aim”, “Methods”, “Results” and “Conclusion”. The abstract limit is 250 words. Abstracts should not include promissory notes such as “We will provide additional data during our presentation.” Authors of accepted oral presentations will be invited for a presentation within the Scientific Paper Sessions. Presentation time will be 8 minutes with 2 minutes for Q&A (depending on the final program).
Oral Case Based Presentation
The abstract should have an image and three teaching points. The abstract limit is 250 words. Abstracts should not include promissory notes such as “We will provide additional data during our presentation.” Authors of accepted oral case based presentations will be invited for a presentation within the Scientific Paper Sessions. Presentation time will be 8 minutes with 2 minutes for Q&A (depending on the final program).
Poster Scientific Presentation
The abstract should be separated into “Aim”, “Methods”, “Results” and “Conclusion”. The abstract limit is 250 words.
Poster Educational Presentation
The abstract should be separated into “Learning Objectives”, “Content Organisation” and “Conclusion”. The abstract limit is 250 words.
Proceedings of the 24th International Cancer Imaging
Abstracts selected for presentation will be published in the Proceedings of the 24th International Cancer Imaging, given to all delegates and faculty. A downloadable version of your submission will be made available to our membership on the members only area of our website, and be available on the Cancer Imaging open access website. Authors of selected abstracts will be notified after 30 June 2025.
How to submit
It will be obligatory for all scientific presenters to be members of ICIS at the time of presentation in The Hague. The annual membership fee of €90 will be added to the scientific presenters’ fee at registration if current membership is not in place. Please note that we have a discounted trainee membership at €45 and a much reduced trainee registration fee for the course. Membership will run for one year from date of registration; all standard member benefits will apply.
To submit your abstract, please click the link below. You'll be redirected to Oxford Abstracts, a separate platform that we use for handling submissions. Please follow the instructions on their site to complete your submission.
Queries may be addressed to the ICIS Secretariat
Email: [email protected]
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