The Greater Manchester Cancer Conference is back for 2026 and will take place on 12–13 May at the Deansgate Hotel (formerly the Hilton Deansgate).
As our flagship event, the conference brings together colleagues, partners and stakeholders from across the cancer system to share best practice, explore innovation and focus on our shared priorities. The agenda will align with the national 10-year plan and centre on three key themes: sickness to prevention, analogue to digital, and hospital to community.
New for 2026, we are also launching a dedicated Greater Manchester Cancer Voices Conference later in the summer, with a unique focus on patients and carers. More details will be shared soon.
Greater Manchester Cancer Awards – now open for entries
A highlight of the conference will be the third Greater Manchester Cancer Awards on the evening of 12 May, celebrating the outstanding individuals and teams making a difference across cancer services in our region. The awards are now open for entries.
Now in their third year, the awards recognise dedication, innovation and collaboration across the cancer system. There are eight award categories available to enter, including two new individual categories – “Spark of Excellence” Staff Award and the Jo Taylor Award for Excellence in Cancer Volunteering. Award.
The closing date for entries is 27 February 2026.
Find out more, including how to register for tickets and how to enter the awards by clicking on the button below.
Can you help us promote the conference and awards?
We would welcome your support in promoting the conference and awards. A pack is available to download, including social media tiles for both the conference and the awards. Suggested copy and alt text is provided below.
There is also a single PowerPoint slide available to help share information in meetings. This gives an overview of all the key information and dates, and includes links and a QR code to help people find out more easily.
Please use the hashtags #GMCC26 or #GMCancerAwards26 in your posts.
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The Greater Manchester Cancer Conference is back for 2026!
Taking place on 12-13 May 2026, our conference is our flagship event, bringing together all of our cancer system and partners to share best practice, update on latest priorities and developments in cancer and share new and promising innovations. Register for tickets now at www.gmcancer.org.uk/gmcc26 #GMCC26 |
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Entries are now open for the Greater Manchester Cancer Awards 2026, celebrating the work done by individuals and teams who go above and beyond every day to improve outcomes and experiences for patients across Greater Manchester.
Now in their third year, the awards recognise dedication, innovation and collaboration across the cancer system. There are eight award categories available to enter, with submissions judged by a panel of clinicians, managers and user involvement representatives. Enter the awards or find out more at https://gmcancer.org.uk/greater-manchester-cancer-awards-26/ #GMCancerAwards26 |