About — 1st Slemani Cancer Conference

Welcome Message

A Warm Welcome to Slemani

Dear colleagues and friends,

It is with great pride and excitement that we invite you to the 1st Slemani Cancer Conference, held on 4 February 2027 — World Cancer Day — at the Grand Millennium Sulaimani. For the first time, our city will host an international scientific meeting dedicated entirely to the fight against cancer.

Cancer knows no borders — and neither should knowledge. This conference brings world-leading oncologists, surgeons, radiation specialists, researchers, nurses, and students together with the medical community of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region to share science, build collaborations, and shape the future of cancer care in our region.

We look forward to welcoming you to Slemani — a city of culture, mountains, and hospitality — for a day of learning, exchange, and hope.

Prof. Hazha O. RasulConference President · Elite Academy for Awareness and Training

Conference Theme

“Advancing Cancer Care Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Precision Medicine”

Our theme reflects three convictions: that innovation must reach every patient, that collaboration across borders and disciplines saves lives, and that the future of oncology is personalised, precise, and equitable.

InnovationCollaborationPrecision Medicine

CME Accreditation

Earn CME Credits

The conference is CME accredited in cooperation with the relevant medical authorities.
Credits are awarded based on attendance and session participation.
Workshops carry additional CME credits (3–4 per workshop).
Digital certificates are issued after completing the feedback form.

Conference Objectives

What We Aim to Achieve

Share Knowledge

Present the latest evidence across all major cancer types, from prevention to survivorship, delivered by international leaders.

Build Bridges

Connect the medical community of Iraq and Kurdistan with global centres of excellence for lasting collaboration.

Promote Research

Showcase regional research, mentor young investigators, and open doors to international clinical trials.

Strengthen Care

Advance multidisciplinary, guideline-based cancer care in the region's hospitals and cancer centres.

Educate & Train

Deliver hands-on workshops in AI, NGS, immunotherapy, radiotherapy planning, robotic surgery, and more.

Inspire Hope

Raise public awareness of prevention and early detection, marking World Cancer Day with action.

Why Attend?

Six Reasons to Join Us

World-class faculty — plenary lectures and sessions from leading international experts.
Practical skills — seven hands-on workshops with limited seats and CME credits.
Your research, on stage — oral and poster presentations with international awards.
Networking — meet colleagues, mentors, and industry partners from 25+ countries.
CME accreditation — certified continuing medical education for all attendees.
A historic first — be part of Slemani's first international cancer conference.

Expected Participants

Who Will Be There

Oncologists

Medical, surgical, radiation & pediatric

Researchers

Basic, translational & clinical scientists

Physicians & Residents

All specialties connected to cancer care

Nurses & Allied Health

Oncology nursing, pharmacy, physics

Students

Medical & health-science students

Industry & Policy

Pharma, med-tech & health authorities

Expected attendance: more than 1,000 participants from over 25 countries, with 80+ international speakers and 500+ scientific abstracts.

Organizing Institution

Elite Academy for Awareness and Training

Committed to advancing cancer care through education, training, research, and community awareness across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region — in partnership with the University of Sulaimani, Hiwa Cancer Hospital, and Zhianawa Cancer Center.

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