6 November 2024 – Cancer care: the future is now

Are you eager to explore the evolving landscape of cancer care in Belgium? Keep on track with the latest developments by joining us at the “Cancer care: the future is now” conference on 6 November 2024 in Brussels. This event will bring together leading medical experts and policymakers to discuss the progressive trajectory of oncology.

Practical info

– What? Conference “Cancer care: the future is now”
– When? Wednesday 6 November 2024
– Where? TRACK – Rue du Progrès 76 – 1030 Brussels (former train museum in the Brussels-North railway station)
– Accreditation? Accreditation in Ethics and Economics has been requested.

Registration

Admission to the conference is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Please register using the form at the top of this page. Upon registration, you will receive an email confirmation (please check your spam folder if necessary).

Program

8:30 – 9:00 / Welcome and registration

9:00 – 9:45 / The oncological (r)evolution in the 21st century
Keynote: Prof. Ahmad Awada (Chirec)
Panel: Dr. Bernard Willemart (CHU UCL Namur), Dr. Joseph Kerger (Chirec & Jules Bordet), Prof. Ahmad Awada (Chirec)

9:45 – 10:30 / The impact of innovation in oncology on healthcare organizations
Keynote: Dr. Kristiaan Deckers (ZAS)
Panel: Prof. Paul Gemmel (UGent), Dr. Kristiaan Deckers (ZAS), Dr. Bernard Willemart (CHU UCL Namur)

10:30 – 11:00 / Coffee break

11:00 – 11:45 / Clinical research in the era of molecular oncology
Keynote: Prof. Ahmad Awada (Chirec)
Panel: Dr. Nuria Kotecki (Jules Bordet), Hugues Malonne (FAMHP), Prof. Ahmad Awada (Chirec)

11:45 – 12:30 / Access to innovative treatments
Keynote: Carina Schey (Global Market Access Solutions)
Panel: Patricia van Dijck (pharma.be), Jan Bertels (Federal Parliament), Carina Schey (Global Market Access Solutions)

12:30 – 13:30 / Lunch break

13:30 – 14:15 / The role of AI in patient care
Keynote: Nik Subramanian (Kantify)
Panel: Thibault Helleputte (DNAnalytics), Danny Van Roijen, Nik Subramanian (Kantify)

14:15 – 15:00 / The role of AI in data collection and registries
Keynote: Dr. Annelies Verbiest (UZA)
Panel: Dr. Harlinde De Schutter (Belgian Cancer Registry), Filip Pattyn (UGent), Dr. Annelies Verbiest (UZA)

15:00 – 15:30 / Coffee break

15:30 – 16:15 / Digital technology as a companion for patients and healthcare organizations
Keynote: Steven Vandeput (beMedTech)
Panel: Frédéric Maddalena (Saint-Luc), Peter van Vooren (Remecare), Steven Vandeput (beMedTech)

16:30 – 17:15 / Policymakers debate: a crucial discussion among policymakers on how to align policy with the rapid and positive developments in cancer care
Participants: Kathleen Depoorter (N-VA), Anne De Middelaer (Gynca’s), Yannis Bakhouche (MR), Jan Bertels (Vooruit), Stéphanie Lange (Les Engagés)

17:15 – 18:30 / Closing networking reception