Tickets

Tickets are now available to book for both days of the conference. Please click on the link below to reserve your tickets.

The Greater Manchester Cancer Awards 2026

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.

Shortlisted entries will be invited to attend the awards ceremony on 12 May 2026.

The popular Patients’ Choice Award will also return. This will be selected from the shortlisted entries through a vote by the Greater Manchester Cancer Voices community, made up of patient and carer representatives.

If you or your team are doing outstanding work, we encourage you to apply or nominate colleagues. The closing date for entries is Friday 27 February 2026.

How to Submit a Poster

Poster submissions are now open, showcasing work that aligns with the themes of this years conference, as described above. 

We welcome poster submissions from groups or individuals who are within the Greater Manchester Cancer System and have undertaken a piece of work or initiative which meets this year’s themes can submit a poster. Posters can come from a service development, research or education theme and present development from any part of the cancer system:

• Reducing risk and early detection
• Better treatment and aftercare
• Living with and beyond cancer
• Patient and public involvement and engagement
• Reducing health inequalities

NB: If your work does not fall into the above categories we would still like to receive it.

The Venue – Deansgate Hotel, Manchester

Our event will be taking place at Deansgate Hotel Manchester (formerly the Hilton Deansgate) and we can’t wait to welcome you back! We’ll also be offering a virtual option to attend our main keynote sessions for those who prefer to join us online.

We would like to encourage all delegates to use public transport where available – the venue is served by excellent bus, tram and train connections.

The NCP Great Northern is the closest car park (savings are applicable when booked in advance). There is disabled parking available in this car park. There is also the facility to be dropped off directly outside the hotel.

For maps, directions and parking charges please visit the Deansgate Hotel website.

Click here for Deansgate Hotel Transport and Access information

Reducing our environmental impact

Our conference is an exciting fixture in our calendar and one of our largest events, attracting hundreds of visitors.

This year, we have been carefully considering ways in which we can reduce our environmental impact.

As a result, we have taken the following actions:

• Switched our name badges from plastic to recyclable card. We will also request our in-person attendees to return their green lanyards at the close of the conference to be reused in future years.
• Reduced the amount of paper we use at the event, including printed agendas and programmes. Our conference app will contain full information regarding our agenda, speakers, sponsors and more. QR codes will be placed around the venue for you to download our app and access this information, with free WiFi available. A small amount of paper copies will be available.
• Requested our sponsors to support us in our agenda to reduce paper on-site
• Reduced the amount of waste created through promotional items. We know some items including pens and notebooks can be an added bonus to receive at our events, but have considered carefully the volume and type of items available to ensure we reduce waste from unwanted or ‘one-time use’ items.
• Requested the venue to use crockery rather than disposable plates or bottles for refreshments

How you can support us:

• Opt for green travel where this is available and appropriate for you (including car sharing, travelling by tram, train, bus, bike or foot)
  The Deansgate Hotel (M3 4LQ) is close to both Manchester Oxford Road and Deansgate train stations and Deansgate Castlefield Metrolink Stop. There are also buses which travel to Deansgate. You can plan your journey using the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
• There are bike racks outside the The Deansgate Hotel and access to the Bee Active bike close by too.
  You can also find out more about the BeeActive bikes available to hire in Manchester on the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
• Bring your own refillable cup/water bottle, if you have one
• Bring your own paper and pens if possible
• Download our conference app ahead of time to access our agenda, programme and information about the event.

Thank you for your support. We are continuing to consider how else we can make improvements in this area and we would welcome your feedback and suggestions for future events.