SAKK semi-annual meeting 2025

SAKK Semi-Annual Meeting 2025 – Connect, Collaborate, Contribute

From May 21 to 23, 2025, Interlaken will host Switzerland’s key oncology research community at the SAKK Semi-Annual Meeting. This event brings together clinical researchers, medical leaders, and strategic partners to shape the future of cancer care and research.

With dedicated project groups, expert sessions, training opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the SAKK Semi-Annual Meeting is the hub for innovation, exchange, and scientific excellence in Swiss oncology.

If you’re driving clinical cancer research – you belong here.

Tumor-Specific Project Groups (PGs)

• Urogenital tumors

• Gastrointestinal cancer

• Lymphoma

• Breast, lung, gynecological cancer

• Leukemia

• Developmental therapeutics

Methodological and Working Groups (WGs)

• Sarcoma, melanoma, head & neck cancer

• Cellular therapies, radiation oncology, pathology

• Supportive and palliative cancer care

Cross-Cutting Topics & Formats

• Clinical Research Training (CRC/CTN Sessions)

• Cancer registries & research infrastructure (S Registries, S NOR)

• Award Ceremony honoring outstanding contributions

• Symposia & Industry Exhibition (slots to be defined)

Open & Closed Sessions

• All working groups offer both open (inclusive) and closed (confidential) formats

• Extensive networking and peer exchange built into the structure

• Researchers and study leads in oncology and hematology

• Clinical oncologists, hematologists, and radiation oncologists

• Medical-scientific staff in hospitals, cancer centers, and trial sites

• Representatives from the pharmaceutical and medtech industry

• Experts in palliative care, pathology, cellular therapy, and cancer registries

• Young investigators and clinical research professionals