Call for Pre-Conference Workshop Proposals
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PROGRAM
Call for Pre-Conference Workshop Proposals (Open to IASLC Members ONLY)
The WCLC 2025 Program Committee is excited to announce the call for Pre-Conference Workshop proposals, which is only open to IASLC Members. Pre-Conference Workshops will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025. We invite passionate and knowledgeable IASLC Members (individuals or groups) to submit proposals that will truly engage, educate, and inspire our diverse audience. Workshops are normally between 1.5 hours and 2 hours in length and are open for all registered WCLC 2025 delegates to attend.
Organizing and presenting an interactive workshop at WCLC 2025 is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise, connect with like-minded professionals, contribute to the success of WCLC, and help IASLC in their goal of ‘Conquering Lung and Other Thoracic Cancers Worldwide in the 21st Century’.
We are looking for sessions that provide innovative, hands-on learning experiences that move beyond traditional lectures and panel discussions, offering attendees tangible takeaways and actionable items they can apply in their day-to-day practice and research.
Timeline
All proposals must be submitted online. Workshop submissions are due by February 28, 2025, for consideration, and submission acceptance notifications will be sent no later than March 31, 2025. Workshop space is limited, and it is possible that not all proposals can be accommodated.

February 28, 2025
Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline

March 31, 2025
Notification of Workshop Acceptance

April 18, 2025
Acceptance of Workshop by Organizers

June 27, 2025
Final Workshop Program Agenda Due
What We Are Looking For
Sessions providing participants with practical, hands-on experience in specific tools, technologies, or methodologies that are shaping the future of thoracic cancer care. The focus should be on developing technical skills that enhance clinical practices, improve research methodologies, or introduce cutting-edge tools that drive better patient outcomes.
Here some examples:
- Training participants interpreting molecular profiling using NGS
- Training on adaptive radiotherapy techniques using real-time imaging
- Practical training on robotic platforms for minimally invasive lung resections
- Practical training on designing and managing clinical trials
- Utilizing digital platforms and AI tools to streamline pathology workflows
- Training on AI algorithms for lung cancer detection in CT imaging
- Designing and Analyzing Lung Cancer Screening Programs
- Training on implementing advanced symptom assessment tools for quality-of-life monitoring
- Utilizing cutting-edge tools for preclinical studies
- Techniques for assessing immune responses in lung cancer patients
- Training on managing symptoms and improving end-of-life care
- Advanced Biomarker Testing for Tobacco Exposure and Smoking Cessation Monitoring
Sessions showcasing innovative products, solutions, or procedures in a way that allows participants to interact directly with the technology or methodology being demonstrated. These demonstrations should highlight new or emerging tools that have a direct impact on the treatment or management of thoracic cancers.
Here some examples:
- Real-Time Decision Support with AI-Driven Oncology Platforms
- Live Virtual Simulation of Adaptive Radiotherapy Planning
- Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Training Simulators
- AI-Powered Digital Pathology for Biomarker Analysis
- AI-Based Lung Cancer Screening and Nodule Risk Assessment
- Predictive Modeling for Lung Cancer Screening Outcomes
- Wearable Technology for Symptom Monitoring in Lung Cancer Patients
- 3D Bioprinting of Lung Cancer Models
- Immune Profiling Using Single-Cell Analysis Platforms
- Virtual Reality (VR) for Pain and Symptom Management in Lung Cancer
- Using Digital Health Tools for Smoking Cessation Support
Sessions focusing on teaching participants new, practical skills or enhancing existing ones that are immediately applicable to their work in the field. These workshops could involve teaching participants how to implement new techniques, interpret new data, or utilize specific resources that they may not be familiar with.
Here some examples:
- Interpreting Molecular Diagnostics for Personalized Therapy
- Implementing Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) in Practice
- Mastering Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Biomarker Testing and Reporting Standards
- Lung Cancer Screening Interpretation for Low-Dose CT
- Designing Community-Based Lung Cancer Screening Programs
- Enhancing Patient Communication in Multidisciplinary Care
- Implementing CRISPR in Preclinical Lung Cancer Models
- Practical Skills in Flow Cytometry for Immune Profiling
- Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue and Symptom Burden
- Effective Counseling Techniques for Smoking Cessation
Sessions bridging the gap between the latest research findings and their real-world application in clinical settings. Researchers and clinicians will work together to explore how new scientific discoveries can be integrated into practice, translating laboratory work into tangible benefits for patients.
Here some examples:
- Translating Genomic Discoveries into Targeted Therapies
- Adapting Immune Biomarker Research for Immunotherapy Selection
- Integrating Hypofractionation Research into Clinical Protocols
- Optimizing Surgery After Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Translational Perspective
- Implementing Liquid Biopsy Findings into Routine Diagnostics
- Bringing AI Research in Lung Nodule Detection to the Clinic
- CRISPR Research Findings in Preclinical Models for Drug Resistance
- Applying Patient-Reported Outcome Research to Clinical Symptom Management
- Translating Screening Research into Population-Based Initiatives
- Integrating Research on Palliative Interventions into Care Pathways
- Translating Tobacco Control Research into Community-Based Cessation Programs
Submission Guidelines
Workshop proposals must include the following details:
- Description of workshop
- Statement regarding how the workshop can benefit WCLC 2025 Conference attendees
- Three main objectives for the workshop
- Title of the workshop
- Name and email of the contact person who will be responsible for Conference correspondence (If different from proposal submitter)
- Name of proposed workshop speaker(s) with institutional affiliation and email address
- The intended audience for the workshop
- Maximum number of attendees per workshop (if applicable)
- Any special A/V needs, or room set up requirements (if applicable)
- Technical Equipment Required and which companies the organizers will approach (if applicable)
- Length of workshop (normally 1.5 – 2 hours)
We encourage the inclusion of several faculty members based on the following criteria:
- Not more than 60% of any gender
- At least one representative from Europe, North America and Asia incl. Australia
- Career Status Balance
- It will be the organizer’s responsibility to make all arrangements for the workshop including speaker arrangements and arrangements to provide equipment if required.
- No financial support for speakers or equipment will be provided by the Conference.
- If your workshop proposal is accepted, the WCLC 2025 Conference will provide a workshop room at the Conference venue with basic AV equipment (projector, screen, microphones).
- The workshop will be listed in the program on the website, mobile app and in all official Conference materials, however, you are encouraged to personally invite people to attend the workshop. Anyone attending the workshop will have to be registered for the WCLC 2025 Conference.
- The final agenda for inclusion in the onsite materials must be submitted to the Conference Secretariat no later than June 27, 2025.
- Industry is not permitted to submit proposals. Any companies interested in hosting a workshop or symposia, please contact [email protected].
Each workshop proposal will be evaluated according to the relevance of its topic, the expertise and experience of the workshop organizers, and the workshop’s potential for attracting participants and generating useful results and discussions. We underline the importance of active and creative sessions that foster a collaborative environment and incorporate a variety of engaging and interactive approaches.
Contact
For any questions, please contact: [email protected].