5 - 7 August 2026 | RACV Royal Pines, Gold Coast
The 2026 MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will bring together Australian medical oncologists to reflect on a timely theme:
Reimagining Cancer Care: Is Less Doing More?
In recent years, oncology has found itself at a fascinating crossroads. With ever-deepening insights into tumour biology, immunotherapy, molecular profiling, and patient-centred care, we are beginning to ask a powerful and, at times, uncomfortable question: Are we sometimes doing too much?
We are now confronting the possibility that treatment de-escalation is not just a compromise, but potentially a pathway to more humane, precise, and effective care. This conversation extends well beyond protocols and guidelines. It challenges us to think deeply about patient autonomy, shared decision-making, and what quality of life truly means in the era of personalised medicine.
This ASM will bridge disciplines and perspectives—from surgical oncology to medical and radiation oncology, to palliative care and psychosocial support. We will consider not only clinical evidence, but also the ethical, logistical, and emotional dimensions of doing less. We will look at emerging biomarkers and novel drug targets that allow us to fine-tune therapy like never before. Exploring what it means to personalise care in the truest sense—not just through science, but through listening.
This is not a retreat from excellence—it is a redefinition of it.
We welcome you to join your colleagues for a meaningful MOGA ASM on the Gold Coast from 5 - 7 August 2026.
A/Prof Rahul Ladwa and Dr Mark Nalder
2026 ASM Co-Convenors
REGISTRATION
By registering for MOGA ASM 2026, you’re gaining more than just access to a meeting — you’re entering an experience designed to enhance your professional growth, support your personal wellbeing, and to make a meaningful impact in cancer care.
Here’s what’s included with your 3-day registration:
Full access to all presentation sessions across three days of programming
Tickets to social events, including the Annual ASM Dinner
Enjoy the MOGA ASM Wellbeing Program - recharge, refresh, refocus
Complimentary catering throughout the meeting program
Earn over 10 hours toward CPD points
Access to the official Meeting App for real-time updates
A venue experience designed for connection, comfort, and clarity
Discounted accommodation rates at RACV Royal Pines, Gold Coast
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Early Bird Registration includes GST
Register by 14 June 2026
Trainee $300
YOGA $450
Consultant $550
Medical Student (undergraduate) $250
Medical Professional $900
Health Allied Professional / Nurse $450
Industry $1,200
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
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11:00am | Registration and Exhibition Open
12:00pm | Lunch
1:00pm | Stream 1 | Trainee Program: Building your Oncology Career
Stream 2 | Leading with Impact: Skills for Career Advancement
2:30pm | Afternoon Tea
3:00pm | Rapid Fire Updates | Tumour Streams - Breast, Skin, Genitourinary, Gynecological, GI, Head & Neck, Lung
6:00pm | Trainee and YOGA Dinners (to be confirmed)
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8:30am | Official Welcome
9:00am | Opening Keynote Session
De-Intensifying Cancer Treatment Through Risk-Adapted Modulation: Rethinking the Future of Cancer Care | Dr Dario Trapani, Italy
10:00am | Morning Tea
10:30am | Balancing Hope, Hype and Clinical Evidence: Clinician Obligations in Managing Patient Expectations and Requests for Emerging, Off-label and Controversial Therapies
11:30am | Oral Abstract Session: Trainees
1:00pm | Lunch
2:00pm | Joint Special Interest Session
Expanded Immunotherapy Access: Clinical, Ethical and Practical Considerations
Navigating the PBS & TGA: Understanding Australia’s Drug Approval Process and the Implications for Practice
3:30pm | Afternoon Tea
4:00pm | From Translation Insight to Implementation - CTC's, Proteomics, Neoantigens Vaccine, Spatial Transcriptomics
6:00pm | ASM Annual Dinner
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8:30am | Risk-Adapted Optimisation: From Clinical Judgement to AI-Driven Precision
9:40am | Oral Abstract Session: YOGA and Consultants
10:40am | Morning Tea
11:10am | Masterclass - Trials That Challenge the Standard of Care - Overview of Key De-Escalation Trials, Their Design and Implications for Clinical Practice
12:40pm | Lunch
1:40pm | The Role of Supportive Care in Enabling De-Escalation - Evidence Based Approaches
- Prehabilitation, Nutrition, Exercise (challenge study), Psychology
2:45pm | Award Announcements and Meeting Close
Sessions and times are subject to change
KEY DATES
Call for Abstracts | Monday 1 December 2025
Early Bird Registrations Open | Monday 2 February 2026
Abstract Submissions Close | Sunday 14 June 2026
Early Bird Registrations Close | Sunday 14 June 2026
Abstract Selection Advice | Friday 3 July 2026
Travel Award Applications Open | Friday 3 July 2026
Abstract Acceptance by Presenter | Friday 10 July 2026
Travel Award Applications Close | Friday 10 July 2026
Travel Award Recipient Notification | Friday 17 July 2026
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Partner with MOGA at the 2026 ASM to connect with Australia’s oncology community, showcase your innovations, and support education and collaboration.
Join us on the Gold Coast, 5–7 August 2026, for a high-impact opportunity to engage with medical oncologists, trainees, and industry leaders.
Explore how you can partner with us - request the prospectus today.