Events

1st Genitourinary Cancer Academy

Date

11-12 September 2026

Location

Vienna | Austria

Scientific Committee

Univ. Prof. Dr. Christoph Zielinski | Vienna | Austria
Priv. Doz. Dr. Christiane Thallinger, MBA  MSc | Vienna | Austria
Univ.Prof.Dr. Harun Fajkovic, MSc | Vienna | Austria

Programme

CME Accreditation

The Central European Oncology Group, as in previous years, will seek accreditation from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). This will allow participants of the academy to earn CME credits, enhancing the educational value of their experience.

The preliminary programme is subject to change.

Friday 11 September 2026

13:00-13:15 Welcome Session
13:15-14:45 Metastasis directed therapie in GU
14:45-15:15 Coffee Break
15:15-16:45 Urothelial Cancer
16:45-17:15 Coffee Break
17:15-18:45 Prostate Cancer

Saturday 12 September 2026

09:00-10:30 Rare genitourinary cancers
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00-12:00 Case Presentations
12:00-12:15 Coffee Break
12:15-12:45 Keynote Lecture
12:45-13:15 Closing Words

Confirmed Speakers

Eva Comperat, Vienna
Kilian Gust, Vienna
Gero Krammer, Vienna
Dora Niedersüß-Beke, Vienna
Manuela Schmidinger, Vienna
Hossein Taghizadeh, St.Pölten
Emina Talakic, Graz
Joachim Widder, Vienna

Registration and Participation

Registration is facilitated through an application process with the CECOG Office. Our aim is to curate a diverse conference that encompasses a range of perspectives by including different specialities, geographic regions and levels of experience.

Please note that all travel arrangements and accommodation bookings are the responsibility of the participants. We strongly advise waiting for a confirmation from the CECOG Office before making any travel plans.

Commitment Fee Policy

To confirm your registration at the academy, a €30 commitment fee is required. Please complete the payment within two weeks of receiving your confirmation email. Payment ensures your place at the academy; if the fee is not received on time, your spot may be offered to another participant.

Cancellations

Notice of cancellation (e.g. in case of sickness, lack of funding or any other personal reasons) must be made in writing by e-mail  to CECOG:

The cancellation will not be effective until a written acknowledgement from the CECOG Academy organisers is received.

Committment fees will not be refunded in case of cancellation.

No refunds will be granted for unattended events or early termination of attendance, in case of cancellation of speakers or any other incidents during the conference, which are beyond the control of the organisers. By registering to the CECOG Academy, delegates agree that neither the organising committee nor the academy organisers assume any liability whatsoever.

Application Period

The application period for the upcoming Genitourinary Cancer Academy is nwo open. Interested participants are invited to submit their applications no later than 19 April 2026.

Application Requirements:

  • A complete application must include the submission of a Curriculum Vitae (CV).

All applicants will be informed of the final decision regarding participation on April 30, 2026.

Programme

The programme will be published on November 2025.

CME Accreditation

The Central European Oncology Group, as in previous years, will seek accreditation from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). This will allow participants of the academy to earn CME credits, enhancing the educational value of their experience.

Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring this academy contact cecog@wma.co.at