Conquering Lung and Other Thoracic Cancers Worldwide in the 21st Century

Early Bird Registration Science Without Boundaries: Uniting the World Against Thoracic Cancer Register Now Are you a musician or performer?
Share your talent with the lung cancer community during WCLC 2026
Call For Talent Take the stage at wclc 2026!
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Seoul, Republic of Korea
important dates September 12-15, 2026 read welcome message See You in Seoul for WCLC 2026

LATEST NEWS: Abstract Submissions Now Open • Applications for IASLC & WCLC 2026 Education, Professional, Tobacco Control and Mentorship Awards Now Open • Registration & Housing Now Open ·

Call For Abstracts

Share your latest findings with the global lung cancer community at WCLC 2026. Submit your research to be part of the world’s leading platform for scientific exchange and international collaboration.

program overview

Preview key themes, core sessions, and early highlights shaping next year’s Conference. Get an initial look at the scientific direction and featured topics planned for the global lung cancer community.

IASLC & WCLC Awards

Explore the IASLC & WCLC 2026 Awards, recognising excellence in education, professional leadership, tobacco control, and mentorship. Applications are now open to celebrate impact across the global thoracic oncology community.

See You In Seoul

JOIN US FOR WCLC 2026

WCLC 2026 brings together the world’s leading lung cancer researchers, clinicians, nurses, and advocates for a transformative week of learning and collaboration. With 7,700+ international attendees, 130+ sessions and workshops, and 2,200+ abstracts, WCLC 2026 is your opportunity to connect with global experts, gain cutting-edge insights, and advance the field of thoracic oncology.

Mark Your Calendars

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference Registration

March, 2026

Registration Opens

June 12, 2026

Early Registration Ends

July 24, 2026

Regular Registration Ends

Conference participation

January 30, 2026

Call For Abstracts Opens

March 13, 2026

Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline (Extended)

April 1, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline incl. Intention to Submit Late-Breaking Abstracts

August 19, 2026

Full Abstract Release

WHAT TO EXPECT

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WCLC is always an impressive conference and I always find exciting information that I can use to develop new treatment regiments for my patients.

Yanyan Wang
IASLC Member – China

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WCLC is always a highlight of my year! As a pathologist, it’s fabulous to attend a multidisciplinary conference with people sharing ideas and giving insights from every perspective.

Keith Kerr
IASLC Member – United Kingdom

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The WCLC atmosphere is amazing! As a medical student, the opportunity to hear from and talk to the biggest doctors in the industry is an experience of a lifetime.

Sanad Alhushki
Medical Student – Jordan

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