8th EuSARC Annual Symposium

You are invited to join this annual symposium to be held in Oslo, Norway.  

The aim of the symposium is to raise awareness about novel research approaches to tackle sarcomas, provide a networking forum for scientists and clinical oncologists, promote actions to support in-training scientists and young oncologists, further connect basic and translational research, increase knowledge by addressing sarcoma biology and pathophysiology aiming towards more effective patient care, and raise public awareness by emphasizing the clinical relevance and importance of promoting sarcoma research.

The 2026 program will gather distinguished speakers, scientists, and clinical oncologists to connect basic and translational research and include speaker presentations, flash talks, and a posters session featuring topics ranging from basic mechanisms to innovated therapies in the sarcoma field.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 (afternoon)

13:00-15:00 Arrivals & Registration
13:00-16:30 Opening. Plenary session - Guest speaker: Prof. Kamal MUSTAFA (confirmed)
16:30-17:00 Coffee Break & Poster Installation
17:00-19:00  Session 1 -Immunotherapy - Guest speaker: Pablo MENENDEZ (confirmed)
20:00-22:00 Dinner at Holmenkollen Park Hotel

Friday, June 5, 2026 (all day)

09:00-10:30   Session 1 - Medical aspect of sarcoma, User's session -
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break & Poster Session
11:00-12:30 Session 2 - Novel Targets - Guest speaker: TBD
12:30-14:00 Lunch (buffet) & Poster Session
14:00-15:30 Session 3 - Translational Research, veterinary science -   Guest speaker:  Prof. Mirja NOLFF (confirmed)
15:30-16:00 Coffee Break & Poster Session
16:00-17:30 Session 4 - Emerging topics : Animal vs. non-animal models Guest speaker: TBD 
18:30-20:30 Excursion to Oslo Sentrum 
20:30-10:30 Gala Dinner, Formal dining room at Holmenkollen Park Hotel

Saturday, June 6, 2026 (morning)

09:00-10:30 Session 1 - Emerging topics: EV in sarcoma - Guest speaker: TBD
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break & Poster Session
11:00-12:30  Session 2 - Translational Research - Guest speaker: TBD
12:30 Passage of EuSARC banner to organiser 2027 (UK) and farewell message from the organizing committee
12:30-13:00 Lunch
13:00-13:30 Program Complete, Farewells

Organizers:

The 8th EuSARC Annual Symposium will be organized by Oslo University Hospital and Oslo Cancer Cluster, together with the EuSARC organization.

Sebastien Wälchli, PhD, Senior Researcher, Group Leader, Oslo University Hospital, Radium Hospital, EuSARC Member Symposium Organizing Chair 2026.
LinkedIn Email: sebastw@ous-hf.no

Charlotte Homme, Head of Membership & Events, Oslo Cancer Cluster,

Dave Tippett, Advisor, Oslo Cancer Cluster,
LinkedIn Email: dt@oslocancercluster.no

Sarcomas are malignant tumors of bones and soft tissue – a heterogeneous group that collectively accounts for approximately 2 percent of all cancers. Because they are among the least studied cancer types and have seen little therapeutic progress, fresh ideas and initiatives are needed to meet the unmet medical need of these hard-to-treat tumors.

EuSARC is a Europe-wide group of dedicated scientists and clinicians holding regular meetings to bridge the gap between basic and clinical research on sarcomas. To learn more about this network and previous programs, please visit the EuSARC Website

REGISTRATION:

Please register early to support this symposium using the link at the top of the page.

The fee covers attendance to the symposium and all meals listed in the program. Travel and hotel arrangements should be made by each attendee.

Hotel: Once you register, a conference rebate code will be sent to your email for the conference hotel: Scandic Holmenkollen Park | Hotel in Oslo

Air Travel:

Oslo Gardermoen Airport (nearest airport).

Logistics to travel from the airport to the hotel will be sent closer to the event date.