About the congress

Congress date

January 29 – February 1, 2026

Congress language

The congress language is English

Congress venue

CTICC | Cape Town International Convention Centre*

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*Please note that the CTICC has two locations in Cape Town, and we are currently finalizing the specific venue for the congress. We will provide updates as soon as the details are confirmed.

Join Us at TWC2026 – A Message from Mike Sathekge

Get an exclusive glimpse into the excitement surrounding the 8th Theranostics World Congress! Watch this message from Mike Sathekge, member of the Scientific Board for TWC2026, as he invites you to join us in Cape Town, South Africa from January 29 to February 1, 2026. Hear why this conference is a must-attend for professionals in Theranostics and Radiomolecular Precision Medicine, and discover how the event will shape the future of medical science.

Welcome to the 8th Theranostics World Congress – welcome to Cape Town!

Dear colleagues and friends,

On behalf of the Scientific Board of the 8th Theranostics World Congress (TWC2026), we are excited to invite you to join us in Cape Town, South Africa, from January 29 to February 1, 2026. This event will bring together leading experts in Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiomolecular Precision Medicine, offering a unique opportunity to explore groundbreaking research, engage in meaningful discussions, and network with peers from around the world.

We are proud to highlight the Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI), an initiative dedicated to advancing nuclear medicine and theranostics. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of innovation in our field.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event!

See you in Cape Town!

Best regards,
The Scientific Board

Meet the Scientific Board

Mike Sathekge
Professor and Head, Nuclear Medicine Department University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital | CEO and President, Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) NPC

Jan Rijn Zeevaart
Necsa Group, General Research Manager: Applied Radiation | CSO, Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) NPC

Kgomotso Mokoala
Nuclear Medicine Physician at Steve Biko Academic Hospital | President of South African Society of Nuclear Medicine

Mariza Vorster
Head of Department & Associate Professor: Nuclear Medicine, UKZN/IALCH | President of the College of Nuclear Physicians

Richard P. Baum
Chairman, ADVANCED THERANOSTICS Center for Radiomolecular Precision Oncology at CURANOSTICUM – Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik (DKD HELIOS Klinik), Wiesbaden-Frankfurt | President, ICPO Academy

Frank Rösch
Professor (C4) for Nuclear Chemistry, Institute of Nuclear Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz | Managing Director, Positron Precision GmbH | Managing Director, SCV Special Chemicals Distribution GmbH | Expert of the IAEA

Main Topics

The focal topics for TWC2026 are designed to address critical developments and challenges in the industry, including:

  • Patient Access & Healthcare System Readiness
  • Prostate Cancer
  • NET & other types of Cancer
  • Medical Physics & Instrumentation
  • Novel Targets, Chemistry, Indications
  • Updates on Radioisotope Production
  • Tumor Microenvironment
  • Combination Therapies
  • Industry Symposia & Exposition

Explore Cape Town and TWC2026!

Experience the energy of our host city and the innovative spirit of the theranostics community. Click to view and get inspired for the journey ahead!