January 29 – February 1, 2026
About the congress
The Theranostics World Congress (TWC) bridges the gap between science and care to shape the future of Theranostics.
The congress language is English
CTICC 1 – Cape Town International Convention Centre, Ballroom
Our Vision: From Bench to Bedside – and beyond.
The Theranostics World Congress (TWC) is the central global platform for all disciplines engaged in Radiomolecular Precision Medicine in oncology.
Its mission is to unite experts from radiochemistry, radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine, oncology, emerging fields, and beyond — fostering scientific excellence and accelerating the translation of research into clinical practice in oncology.
What makes TWC unique is its unwavering focus on Theranostics and its distinctive format: one core program, one room, one community. No thematic dilution — just full immersion: from tumor biology to advanced therapeutic strategies, from training and education to clinical translation, and from bench to bedside and patient communities.
Its interdisciplinary philosophy is reflected in the leadership of two co-presidents: one representing nuclear chemistry and radiopharmacy, the other nuclear medicine.
TWC seeks to inspire progress, strengthen international collaboration, and connect generations of researchers, clinicians, and innovators worldwide. Circling the globe, each congress includes a pre-congress event designed to address regional challenges and ignite the next level of Theranostics.
Richard P. Baum & Frank Rösch,
Founders and Scientific Advisors of the TWC
Scientific Board TWC2026
Meet the members of the Scientific Board who are shaping the direction and content of the 8th Theranostics World Congress:
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
Associate Professor and the Head of Clinical Unit in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital | Immediate Past President of the SASNM
Mariza Vorster
Head of Department & Associate Professor: Nuclear Medicine, UKZN/IALCH | President of the College of Nuclear Physicians
Founders and Scientific Advisors of the TWC
The Theranostics World Congress was founded by two internationally renowned pioneers in the field of theranostics and radiomolecular precision medicine. They continue to support the congress in an advisory capacity.
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) emeritus for Nuclear Chemistry, Institute of Nuclear Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz | Managing Director, SCV Special Chemicals Distribution GmbH | Expert of the IAEA
Speaker & Chairs
The scientific programme of TWC 2026 is shaped by leading experts from across the world. Both our invited speakers and session chairs play a central role in ensuring scientific excellence, fostering dialogue, and guiding discussions across all thematic areas of the congress.
Speaker
We are proud to welcome a distinguished group of invited speakers from around the world. Representing leading institutions and diverse areas of expertise, they bring cutting-edge perspectives from clinical practice, research, and innovation in theranostics and radiomolecular precision medicine.
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Abdel-Wahab, May (Austria)
Agolti, Mariela (Agerntina)
Aleksi, Alda (Canada)
Al-Ibraheem, Akram (Jordan)
Anderson, Carolyn (USA)
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Bachmann, Michael (Germany)
Bassa, Sheynaz (South Africa)
Baum, Richard (Germany)
Beyer, Thomas (Austria)
Bigogno, Alberto (Spain)
Boutier, Hugo (Germany)
Brilhante, Joana (USA/Aus)
Bruchertseifer, Frank (Germany)
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Cai, Wiebo (USA)
Chen, Shawn (Singapore)
Cherry, Simon (USA)
Cini, Oliviero (Portugal)
Cleeren, Frederik (Belgium)
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Dadgar, Habibollah (Iran)
De Meester, Ingrid (Belgium)
Denkova, Antonia (Netherland)
do Valle Moreira, Thales (Germany)
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Elvas, Filipe (Belgium)
Ezzidin, Samer (Germany)
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Fouinneteau, Romain (France)
Frilling, Andrea (Germany)
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Gestin, Jean-François (France)
Giammarile, Francesco (Austria)
Giesel, Frederik (Germany)
Gourni, Eleni (Switzerland)
Günther, Thomas (USA)
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Herth, Matthias (Denmark)
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Iagaru, Andrei (USA)
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Juweid, Malik (Jordan)
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Kersting, David (Germany)
Kjaer, Andreas (Denmark)
Kossatz, Susanne (Germany)
Kramer, Vasko (Chile)
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Lapi, Suzy (USA)
Lawal, Ismaheel (South Africa / USA)
Lee, Sze Ting (Australia)
Lewis, Jason (USA)
Li, Zhu (China)
Liu, Zhibo (China)
Lizak, Christian (Switzerland)
Lückerath, Katharina (Germany)
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Maharaj, Masha (South Africa)
Mailman, Josh (USA)
Mattiussi, Simona (Denmark)
Mokoala, Kgomotso (South Africa)
More, Stuart (South Africa)
Morris, Michael (USA)
Mosessain, Sherly (USA)
Müller, Cristina (Schweiz)
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Nadel, Helen (USA)
Nchou, Rudolph (South Africa)
Notni, Johannes (Germany)
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Pavel, Marianne (Germany)
Perrone, Elisabetta (Italy)
Pouget, Jean-Pierre (France)
Prior, John (Switzerland)
Puranik, Ameya (India)
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Quigley, Neil (Germany)
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Ramonaheng, Kamo (South Africa)
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Sartor, Oliver (USA)
Sathekge, Mike (South Africa)
Schultz, Mike (USA)
Scott, Andrew (Australia)
Shi, Hongcheng (China)
Shi, Kuangyu (Switzerland)
Singh, Aviral (Australia)
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Vallis, Kate (UK)
Van den Abbeele, Annick (USA)
Van Den Berghe, Sven (USA)
van der Meulen, Nicholas (Switzerland)
Van der Veken, Pieter (Belgium)
Vorster, Mariza (South Africa)
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Wahl, Richard (USA)
Warwick, James (South Africa)
Weber, Wolfgang (Germany)
Wirtz, Ralph (Germany)
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Yang, Zhi (China)
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Zan, Elcin (USA)
Chairs
Our session chairs are internationally respected experts who guide scientific discussions, ensure high-quality session flow, and help connect insights across disciplines. Their expertise and leadership contribute significantly to the coherence and depth of the TWC2026 programme.
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Amaral, Horacio (Chile)
Biersack, Hans (Germany)
Cleeren, Frederik (Belgium)
de Blois, Erik (Netherlands)
Dierckx, Rudi (Netherland)
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Ebenhan, Thomas (South Africa)
Evbuomwan, Osayande (South Africa)
Hadebe, Bawinile (South Africa)
Jaume, Odile (Germany)
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Kairemo, Kalevi (Finnland)
Kgatle, Mankgopo (South Africa)
Koutsikos, John (Greece)
Kreissl, Michael (Germany)
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Lee, Sze Ting (Australia)
Lewis, Jason (USA)
lo Bue, Rebecca (Belgium)
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Mbakaza, Olwethu (South Africa)
More, Stuart (South Africa)
Mpanya, Dineo (South Africa)
Muylle, Kristoff (Belgium)
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Nyakale, Nozipho (South Africa)
Omer, Yehia (Egypt)
Puranik, Ameya (India)
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Rijn Zeevart, Jan (South Africa)
Roach, Paul (Australia)
Roehrich, Manuel (Germany)
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Sathekge, Mike (South Africa)
Sibiya, Sandile (South Africa)
Vangu, Willy (South Africa)
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Warwick, James (South Africa)
Watabe, Tadashi (Japan)
Yan, Sean (USA)
Organiser
Kongress- und Kulturmanagement GmbH
Rießnerstraße 12 B
99427 Weimar
Germany
Phone: +49 30 652126-446
E-Mail: organization@theranostics-world-congress.org
Contact persons
Project Management
Stefanie Schmidt
Phone: +49 30 652126-446
E-Mail: stefanie.schmidt@kukm.de
Coordination Speakers & Abstracts & Participants
Lisa-Sophie Haltenhof
E-Mail: organization@theranostics-world-congress.org
Coordination Speakers, Abstracts & Participants
Klara Kiss
E-Mail: organization@theranostics-world-congress.org
Coordination of Exhibitors and Sponsors
Brandon Bernack
E-Mail: brandon.bernack@kukm.de