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Organizations hold events to raise awareness about mesothelioma and asbestos. Some events may help fundraise for cancer research and share support for impacted families. Conferences also enable healthcare providers to share the latest research. This curated list includes events for the public and healthcare providers.

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Upcoming Events

American Association for Cancer Research® (AACR) Special Conference in Cancer Research

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The topic for this year’s special conference is Translating Cancer Evolution and Data Science: The Next Frontier. The conference features research from professionals at the Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Yale University. Oncologists, researchers and data scientists will be able to attend sessions on cutting-edge research and advances within the cancer treatment field.

When: 12/3/23 – 12/6/2023
Where: Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA
Who: Healthcare professionals
What: Educational conference
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2023 American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT) Annual Meeting

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The 7th Annual Meeting of the American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT) will take place in Washington, DC. The NLCRT brings together an array of healthcare professionals, government agencies, research groups and advocacy organizations. The annual meeting is a place for these professionals to discuss how to increase lung cancer survivorship and work towards better patient outcomes. In a series of sessions spread out over two days, researchers and professionals will share their recent work.

When: 12/4/23 – 12/5/2023
Where: Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.
Who: NLCRT members
What: Annual Meeting
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Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology: Current Practice and Future Direction 2024

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Mayo Clinic’s educational conference brings healthcare professionals together to learn about contemporary cancer treatments. The event includes roundtables, lectures, question and answer panels and more. Attendees will also learn how treatments work with a balanced and multi-disciplinary approach.

When: 1/8/2024 – 1/12/2024
Where: Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui, HI
Who: Healthcare professionals
What: Educational conference
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SITC Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School

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The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is hosting its annual Cancer Immunotherapy Winter School. This educational conference is for early-to-mid career healthcare professionals. The event includes separate tracks for clinicians and scientists. It focuses on the core principles of immunotherapy and developing technologies.

When: 1/30/2024 – 2/2/2024
Where: Hybrid virtual and in-person event at AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, TX
Who: Healthcare professionals
What: Educational conference
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21st Annual Winter Lung Cancer Conference®

This image is the logo of the 21st Annual Winter Lung Cancer Conference

The 21st Annual Winter Lung Cancer Conference® brings healthcare professionals together to learn from some of the top thoracic oncologists. Topics include immunotherapy, targeted agents and multidisciplinary approaches. Attendees also have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the three-day event.

When: 2/2/2024 – 2/4/2024
Where: Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL
Who: Healthcare professionals
What: Educational conference
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World Cancer Day 2024

Logo for World Lung Cancer Day 2023

World Cancer Day is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The annual event raises awareness for all types of cancer, educates the public on prevention and highlights the importance of continued research for life-saving treatments. This will be the 25th year the event is held.

When: 2/4/2024
Where: Everywhere
Who: Everyone
What: Awareness day
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IASLC 2024 Targeted Therapies of Lung Cancer

This image shows the logo for the 2024 Targeted Therapies of Lung Cancer Meeting.

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) hosts the latest in a long-standing annual event. This year’s program will focus on innovative therapies and clinical trials for lung cancer treatment. Presenters will share preclinical and early clinical data of emerging immunotherapy approaches and more.

When: 2/21/2024 – 2/24/2024
Where: Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, CA
Who: Healthcare professionals
What: Educational conference
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Rare Disease Day®

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Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of the annual event is to raise awareness for rare diseases like mesothelioma. The public can get involved by sharing information or personal stories on social media, participating in virtual events and helping fundraise for research.

When: 2/29/2024
Where: Everywhere
Who: Everyone
What: Awareness day
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Asbestos 2024 Conference

This image shows the logo for the Asbestos 2024 Conference.

The Asbestos 2024 Conference – Sustaining Innovation – is hosted by the Faculty of Asbestos Management of Australia and New Zealand (FAMANZ) and the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA). This event gathers asbestos management professionals to discuss new ways to manage, remove and dispose of asbestos. The three-day event will have technical sessions, panel discussions and various networking events. Virtual sessions include a presentation from Mesothelioma UK on linking disease support groups.

When: 3/4/2024 – 3/6/2024
Where: Hybrid virtual and in-person at Rydges Hotel in Melbourne, Australia
Who: Asbestos management professionals
What: Educational conference
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The 4th International Electronic Conference on Cancers

IECC 2023 Cancer Conference Flyer

Organized by the scholarly journal Cancers, the International Electronic Conference on Cancers (IECC) allows participants to share their latest research work. Participants can get feedback from other experts from around the world. The event will have eight separate sessions with different topics of interest, including cancer biomarkers, cancer immunology and immunotherapy, cancer therapy and more.

When: 3/6/2024 – 3/8/2024
Where: Virtual
Who: Healthcare professionals
What: Educational conference
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EIA 2024 National Conference & Exhibition

Logo for the EIA 2024 National Conference & Exhibition being held in San Diego. The logo reads "San Diego 2024" and has a picture of a sea lion.

The Environmental Information Association (EIA) provides the environmental industry with information to work effectively in the environmental health and safety industry. The EIA 2024 conference brings together experts of asbestos and other harmful contaminants to share ideas and solutions.

When: 3/15/2024 – 3/21/2024
Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA.
Who: Asbestos management professionals
What: Professional conference
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European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC 2024)

ELCC 2024 cancer conference flyer

The 2024 European Lung Cancer Congress meeting will take place in Prague, Czech Republic. Professionals in a variety of fields, like oncology and surgery, are invited to attend. The conference will cover prevention, screening and early diagnosis of thoracic tumors. Attendees will also learn more about various topics surrounding lung cancer and mesothelioma.

When: 3/20/2024 – 3/23/2024
Where: Hybrid virtual and in-person event at the Prague Congress Centre in Prague, Czech Republic
Who: Healthcare professionals
What: Educational conference
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