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WELCOME TO ISPNO 2026 IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA!
It is my great pleasure to invite you to the 22nd International Symposium on Paediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO 2026), which will take place in Sydney, from June 28 – July 1, 2026, at the Sydney International Convention Centre.
ISPNO has grown into the largest and most important scientific meeting focused on paediatric central nervous system tumours. ISPNO welcomes attendees from around the world, with delegates from more than 50 countries at the last ISPNO. It attracts clinicians and researchers from a wide range of disciplines including neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neurology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, rehabilitation medicine, nursing, and more, as well as advocates and supporters of the paediatric neuro-oncology community. ISPNO 2026 promises to be an amazing opportunity to meet experts in the field, learn about cutting-edge science, launch new collaborations, and catch up with colleagues and friends.
ISPNO 2026 will be hosted by the Children’s Cancer Institute, Australia and the Kids Cancer Centre at Sydney Children’s Hospital. The symposium will include a comprehensive scientific program covering the latest preclinical, translational, and clinical research covering all areas of paediatric neuro-oncology - diagnostics, treatment and clinical trial advances, novel drug delivery systems, biomarkers, preclinical models, tumour microenvironment, imaging, outcomes, and late effects. There will also be an Education Day, nursing sessions, keynote lectures, and panel discussions on challenging issues in the field.
Traveling to Sydney, Australia for ISPNO 2026 offers the opportunity for both professional development, as well as the chance to experience Australia’s unique wildlife, landscape, beaches and indigenous culture. As Australia's largest city, Sydney serves as a convenient gateway for exploring the rest of the country, including other major cities, the Aussie Outback, and unique wildlife experiences.
Please stay tuned for more information on ISPNO 2026 as the event approaches.
We look forward to seeing you in Down Under in Sydney!
Prof David Ziegler
ISPNO 2026 Chair
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Call for applications to host ISPNO 2028!
ISPNO is now requesting applications to host the bi-annual ISPNO meeting in 2028. The application process will be in two parts:
1. Candidate organization should send a brief proposal, due no later than November 1, 2024, including name of principal investigator, sponsoring organization or institution, venue (specific hotel, etc.), proposed dates and a brief description of the site and its qualifications for hosting ISPNO.
2. Invited semi-finalists (to be contacted no later than December 1, 2024) will be required to submit a full application no later than January 15, 2025 (detailed instructions to follow).
Final selection is planned no later than March 31, 2025.
Please send all correspondence to Roger J. Packer, MD, Children’s National Hospital
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