Date
20-21 February 2026
Venue
Währinger Strasse 25
1090 Vienna
Austria
Scientific Committee
Univ. Prof. Dr. Christoph Zielinski | Vienna | Austria
Priv. Doz. Dr. Christiane Thallinger, MBA MSc | Vienna | Austria
Prof. Dr. Rupert Bartsch | Vienna | Austria
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.
Registration Application
We are pleased to announce that applications to participate in the CECOG Breast Cancer Academy 2026 are now open. Interested participants can submit their applications until 5 November 2025.
Application Requirements:
Submission of a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is required as part of the application process.
All applicants will be notified of the final decision by 21 November 2025.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a great program. Apply today!
Programme
The programme will cover current standards in early and advanced breast cancer, specific clinical scenarios and challenges.
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.
| Time | Details |
|---|---|
| 13:00 – 13:10 | Welcome Christoph Zielinski, Vienna | Rupert Bartsch, Vienna |
| 13:10 – 14:10 | Opening Plenary |
| 13:10-13:40 | The AGO Breast Cancer Guidelines |
| 13:40-14:10 | ESMO MCBS: Breast Cancer |
| 14:10 – 14:30 | Coffee Break |
| 14:30 – 16:00 | A Multidisciplinary Approach to Breast Cancer |
| 14:30-15:00 | Pathology Zsuzsanna Bago-Horvath, Vienna |
| 15:00-15:30 | Breast surgery Peter Dubsky, Lucerne |
| 15:30-16:00 | Radiotherapy Daniela Kauer-Dorner, Vienna |
| 16:00-16:30 | Coffee Break |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Systemic Treatment in Early-Stage Breast Cancer |
| 16:30-17:00 | PARP-inhibitors, IO and Cancer Vaccines Christian Singer, Vienna |
| 17:00-17:30 | ADCs in early-stage breast cancer Christine Deutschmann, Vienna |
| 17:30-18:00 | Optimizing adjuvant therapy in HR-positive disease Rupert Bartsch, Vienna |
| 18:00-19:30 | Welcome Reception / Posters |
| Time | Details |
|---|---|
| 09:30 – 11:10 | Challenges in Metastatic Breast Cancer |
| 09:30-10:00 | Optimizing Treatment Sequence in mBC |
| 10:00-10:30 | Local Therapy in Oligometastatic Disease Stephan Konrad, Vienna |
| 10:30-11:00 | Integrating Palliative Care into the Treatment Continuun |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | Ask, Challenge, Discover: Expert Q&A |
| 11:15-11:35 | Management of CNS Metastases Maximilian Marhold, Vienna |
| 11:35-11:55 | Fertility preservation Mattea Reinisch, Mannheim |
| 11:55-12:15 | How To Become a Clinical Researcher Anna Berghoff, Vienna |
| 12:15-12:30 | Coffee Break |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Keynote: Highlights of the Year Mattea Reinisch, Mannheim |
| 13:00-13:30 | Closing Words Christoph Zielinski, Vienna | Rupert Bartsch, Vienna |
Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring this academy please contact us to cecog@wma.co.at