Program
Get ready for TWC2026: A 360° View of Theranostics and RPM
As we look forward to the 8th Theranostics World Congress (TWC2026), we are excited to unveil a refreshed and dynamic agenda that reflects the latest advancements and innovations in the field. This congress aims to explore new frontiers in theranostics, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners to share their insights and drive collaborative efforts.
Main Topics
The focal topics for TWC2026 are designed to address critical developments and challenges in the industry, including:
- Solid tumours including NET
- Prostate Cancer
- Medical Physics & Instrumentation
- Antibody drug conjugates and diversification of the mechanisms of action
- Novel Targets & Chemistry
- Novel Indication, Concepts & Genetics
- TME Diagnosis
- TME Therapy
- Radioisotope Production outlook
- Basic and Translational Research & Radiobiology
- Combination Therapies
- Industry Symposia & Exposition
last updated: December 3, 2025
Preliminary Program Overview
We are pleased to present the first outline of the TWC2026 program. While details are still being finalized, this preliminary schedule provides a helpful overview of the congress structure and timing. It gives you a first impression of when major sessions and events are expected to take place.
Please note that the program is still in development and subject to change. Updates will be published regularly, so check back for the latest version.
We look forward to welcoming you from January 29 to February 1, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa – for four days filled with insights, exchange, and innovation in Theranostics and Radiomolecular Precision Medicine.
PreCongress
13:00 – 15:00
At-211 workshop (outside)
15:00 – 17:00
Tour of iThemba LABS (outside)
17:45 – 19:00
Ceremoniously Opening & Welcome Message and speach
19:00 – 19:15
ICPO Center Certification Ceremony
19:15 – 20:00
“Enhancing Global Access to RLT for Everyone”, hosted by ICPO Foundation & Oncidium Foundation
TWC Congress
8:30 – 9:15
Opening Lecture
9:15 – 10:00
WARMTH
10:30 – 12:00
Solid tumours including NET
12:00 – 13:30
Industry Session I
13:30 – 15:00
Prostate Cancer
15:30 – 17:00
Medical Physics & Instrumentation
17:00 – 17:30
Access & Regulation
17:30 – 18:30
Poster Session
8:30 – 10:00
Novel Targets & Chemistry
10:30 – 12:00
Antibody drug conjugates and diversification of the mechanisms of action
12:00 – 13:30
Industry Session II
13:30 – 15:00
Novel Indication, Concepts & Genetics
15:30 – 17:00
TME Diagnostics
17:30 – 18:20
TME Therapeutics
8:00 – 10:00
Radioisotope Production Outlook
10:30 – 12:00
Industry Session III
12:00 – 13:30
Industry Session IV
13:30 – 15:00
Basic and Translational Research & Radiobiology
15:30 – 17:00
Combination Therapies
17:00 – 17:30
Closing Ceremony
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.
A
Abdel-Wahab, May (South Africa)
Agolti, Mariela (Agerntina)
Al-Ibraheem, Akram (Jordan)
Anderson, Carolyn (USA)
B
Bachmann, Michael (Germany)
Bassa, Sheynaz (South Africa)
Baum, Richard (Germany)
Beyer, Thomas (Austria)
Bigogno, Alberto (Spain)
Bodei, Lisa (USA)
Boutier, Hugo (Germany)
Bruchertseifer, Frank (Germany)
Burgoyne, Andrew (USA)
C
Cai, Wiebo (USA)
Cherry, Simon (USA)
Cini, Oliviero (Portugal)
D
Dadgar, Habibollah (Iran)
De Meester, Ingrid (Belgium)
Denkova, Antonia (Netherland)
do Valle Moreira, Thales (Germany)
E
Elvas, Filipe (Belgium)
Ezzidin, Samer (Germany)
F
Frilling, Andrea (Germany)
G
Gestin, Jean-François (France)
Giammarile, Francesco (Austria)
Giesel, Frederik (Germany)
Gourni, Eleni (Switzerland)
Günther, Thomas (USA)
H
Herth, Matthias (Denmark)
I
Iagaru, Andrei (USA)
K
Kersting, David (Germany)
Kjaer, Andreas (Denmark)
Kossatz, Susanne (Germany)
Kovacs, Jeff (USA)
Kramer, Vasko (Chile)
Kreissl, Michael (Germany)
L
Lapa, Constantin (Germany)
Lapi, Suzy (USA)
Lawal, Ismail (SA / USA)
Lee, Sze Ting (Australia)
Lewis, Jason (USA)
Li, Zhu (China)
Liu, Zhibo (China)
Lizak, Christian (Switzerland)
Lückerath, Katharina (Germany)
M
Macapinlac, Homer (USA)
Maharaj, Masha (South Africa)
Mailman, Josh (USA)
Mattiussi, Simona (Denmark)
Mokoala, Kgomotso (South Africa)
Morris, Michael (USA)
Mosessain, Sherly (USA)
Mottaghy, Felix (Germany)
Müller, Cristina (Schweiz)
N
Nadel, Helen (USA)
Nchou, R. (France)
Notni, Johannes (Germany)
P
Paez, Diana (Austria)
Pavel, Marianne (Germany)
Perrone, Elisabetta (Italy)
Pouget, Jean-Pierre (France)
Prior, John (South Africa)
Puranik, Ameya (India)
Q
Quigley, Neil (Germany)
R
Ramonaheng, Kamo (South Africa)
S
Sartor, Oliver (USA)
Sathekge, Mike (South Africa)
Schultz, Mike (USA)
Scott, Andrew (Australia)
Shi, Hongchen (China)
Shi, Kuangyu (Switzerland)
Singh, Aviral (Australia)
V
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)
W
Wahl, Richard (USA)
Weber, Wolfgang (Germany)
Wirtz, Ralph (Germany)
Y
Yang, Zhi (China)
Z
Zan, Elcin (USA)
Zhang, Jingjing (Singapore)
Zhao, Tianzhi (Singapore)
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.
A-D
Amaral, Horacio (Chile)
Biersack, Hans (Germany)
Cleeren, Frederik (Belgium)
Dierckx, Rudi (Netherland)
E-J
Ebenhan, Thomas (South Africa)
Engelbrecht, Gerrit (South Africa)
Hadebe, Bawinile (South Africa)
Jaume, Odile (Germany)
K-L
Kairemo, Kalevi (Finnland)
Kgatle, Mankgopo (South Africa)
Koutsikos, John (Greece)
lo Bue, Rebecca (Belgium)
M
Macapinlac, Homer (USA)
Mbakaza, Olwethu (South Africa)
More, Stuart (South Africa)
Mpanya, Dineo (South Africa)
Muylle, Kristoff (Belgium)
N-R
Nyakale, Nozipho (South Africa)
Rijn Zeevart, Jan (South Africa)
Roach, Paul (Australia)
Roehrich, Manuel (Germany)
S-V
Sibiya, Sandile (South Africa)
Tadashi, Watabe (Japan)
van De Wiele, Christophe (Belgium)
Vangu, Willy (South Africa)
W-Z
Warwick, James (South Africa)
Yan, Sean (USA)