“Intelligent Oncology – The Potential Of AI To Control Cancer“
24. – 25. September 2026

MISSION

Bringing together experts from various disciplines to explore the latest advances in AI-assisted cancer research. Our goal is to promote collaboration between researchers, physicians, industry leaders, and other visionaries in the field. By sharing knowledge and expertise, we aim to discover new ways to control cancer through the power of AI.

AIM OF THE CONFERENCE

The theme of the conference is Intelligent Oncology, focusing on harnessing the power of AI to control cancer. Our aim is to present cutting-edge research and innovative approaches in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. We aim to identify new research directions, foster collaborations between academia and industry, and facilitate the translation of research findings into clinical practice. By connecting experts in the field, we aim to accelerate progress towards more effective and personalized cancer treatment.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • AI in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Digital Pathology and Radiology
  • Genomics and Multi-Omics with AI
  • Microscopy and Imaging-based AI
  • AI for Precision Medicine and Immuno-Oncology
  • AI in Immunology and Tumor Microenvironment Modeling
  • Clinical Translation of AI
  • Digital Twins and Predictive Modeling
  • Data Infrastructure and Integration for AI in Oncology
  • Ethical, Regulatory, and Governance Challenges

SPEAKERS 2026

Prof. Andrea Bild
Prof. Andrea BildCity of Hope, USA
Prof. Dr. Florian Büttner
Prof. Dr. Florian BüttnerGoethe University Frankfurt & German Cancer Research Center, Germany
Prof. Kenneth Kehl
Prof. Kenneth Kehl Dana - Farber Cancer Institute & Harvard Medical School, USA
Prof. Karim Lekadir
Prof. Karim LekadirUniversitat de Barcelona, Spain
Dr. Christina Leslie
Dr. Christina LeslieMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA
Prof. Leanne Li
Prof. Leanne LiThe Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
Prof. Bill Lotter
Prof. Bill LotterDana - Farber Cancer Institute & Harvard Medical School, USA
Dr. Maddison Masaeli
Dr. Maddison Masaeli Co Founder and CEO at Deepcell, Inc., USA
Prof. Dr. Sai Reddy
Prof. Dr. Sai ReddyBotnar Institute of Immune Engineering and ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Dr. Michael Wenger
Dr. Michael WengerBioNTech SE, Germany
Nick Whalen
Nick Whalen Novartis, Switzerland
TH Smoot Prof. Denis Wirtz
TH Smoot Prof. Denis Wirtz John Hopkins University, USA

SCIENTIFIC BOARD

Prof. Dr. Dr. Melanie Börries
Prof. Dr. Dr. Melanie BörriesCRIION Scientific Director Systems Medicine & Medical Center, University of Freiburg
Prof. Dr. Mascha Binder
Prof. Dr. Mascha BinderCRIION Scientific Director Clinical Oncology & University Hospital Basel
Prof. Dr. Joschka Boedecker
Prof. Dr. Joschka BoedeckerCRIION Scientific Director AI & Department of Computer Science, University of Freiburg
Assoc. Prof. Victor Greiff
Assoc. Prof. Victor Greiff University of Oslo, Norway
Dr. Maria Kalweit
Dr. Maria Kalweit CRIION Chief Scientific Officer & Department of Computer Science, University of Freiburg
Prof. Dr. Christoph Merten
Prof. Dr. Christoph Merten EPFL, Switzerland
 Dr. Jan Moritz Middeke
Dr. Jan Moritz Middeke University Hospital Dresden, Germany
Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Roland Mertelsmann
Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Roland Mertelsmann CEO Mertelsmann Foundation & Medical Center, University of Freiburg
Prof. Dr. Adriana Tomic
Prof. Dr. Adriana TomicBoston University, USA
Prof. Dr. Evelyn Ullrich
Prof. Dr. Evelyn UllrichGoethe University, Ullrich Lab - Laboratory for Experimental Immunology & Cell Therapy, Germany
Prof. Dr. Robert Zeiser
Prof. Dr. Robert Zeiser CRIION Scientific Director Translational Oncology & Medical Center, University of Freiburg
Dr. Gabriel Kalweit
Dr. Gabriel Kalweit CRIION Head of AI & Department of Computer Science, University of Freiburg
Dr. Martin Voss
Dr. Martin VossClinical Director, Genitourinary Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA
Dr. Christina Mertelsmann - Voss
Dr. Christina Mertelsmann - VossClinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

PROGRAM 2026

TBA

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

TBA

RECORDINGS OF THE PAST MEETING

If you like to receive the password, please contact sina.reis@comeed.ch

IMPRESSIONS OF OUR EVENT 2024