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

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

8:30 – 8:45
Welcome & Opening

8:45 – 10:00
ICPO Academy Session at iThemba LABS

10:30 – 12:00
Tour of iThemba LABS

13:30 – 18:30
South African Symposia (t.b.a.)

TWC Congress

8:30 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony & Opening Lecture

10:30 – 11:15
“Enhancing Global Access to RLT for Everyone”, hosted by ICPO Foundation & Oncidium Foundation

11:15 – 12:00
WARMTH

12:00 – 13:30
Industry Session I

13:30 – 15:00
Solid tumours including NET

15:30 – 17:00
Prostate Cancer

17:00 – 17:30
Access & Regulation

17:30 – 18:30
Poster Session

8:30 – 10:00
Medical Physics & Instrumentation

10:30 – 12:00
Novel Targets & Chemistry

12:00 – 13:30
Industry Session II

13:30 – 15:00
Antibody Drug Conjugates(ADCs) & Radiopharmaceuticals

15:30 – 16:30
TME Diagnostics

16:30 – 18:00
TME Therapeutics

18:00 – 18:20
TME – Panel Discussion

8:15 – 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

13:30 – 15:00
Novel Indication, Concepts & Genetics

15:30 – 17:00
Combination Therapies

17:00 – 17:30
Closing Ceremony

last updated: May 23, 2025

Invited Speaker

We are proud to welcome a distinguished group of invited speakers from across the globe. These experts represent leading institutions and bring valuable perspectives from clinical practice, research, and innovation in theranostics and radiomolecular precision medicine.

A

Abdel-Wahab, May (Austria)

Agolti, Mariela (Agerntina)

Al-Ibrahim, Akram (Jordan)

Anderson, Carolyn (USA)

B

Bachmann, Michael (Germany)

Ballal, Sanjana (India)

Bassa, Sheynaz (South Africa)

Baum, Richard (Germany)

Bergmann, Ralf (Hungary)

Beyer, Thomas (Austria)

Bigogno, Alberto (Spain)

Boutier, Hugo (Germany)

Burgoyne, Andrew (USA / Aus)

C

Cherry, Simon (USA)

Constanzo, Julie (USA)

Cutler, Cathy (USA)

Czernin, Johannes (USA)

D

Dadgar (Poland)

De Meester, Ingrid (Belgium)

Denkova, Antonia (Netherland)

Deroose, Christophe (Belgium)

do Valle Moreira, Thales (Germany)

E

Eiber, Matthias (Germany)

Elvas, Filipe (Denmark)

Etchehebere, Elba (Brazil)

Ezzidin, Samer (Germany)

F

Frilling, Andrea (Germany)

G

Gestin, J.-F. (France)

Giammarile, Francesco (Austria)

Giesel, Frederick (Germany)

Gourni, Eleni (Switzerland)

H

Heidenreich, Axel (Germany)

Herth, Matthias (Denmark)

Hua, Zhu (China)

I

Iagaru, Andrei (USA)

Israel, Ora (Israel)

J

Jadvar, Hossein (USA)

K

Kersting, David (Germany)

Kossatz, Susanne  (Germany)

Kovacs, Jeff (USA)

Kramer, Vasko (Chile)

L

Lapa, Constatin (Germany)

Lapi, Suzy (USA)

Lee, Sze Ting (Australia)

Lewis, Jason (USA)

Liepe, Knut (Germany)

Lizak, Christian (Switzerland)

M

Maharaj, Masha (South Africa)

Marx, Sebastian (Germany)

Mokoala, Kgomotso (South Africa)

Morris, Michael (USA)

Mosessain, Sherly (USA)

Mueller, Cristina (PSI)

N

Nadel, Helen (USA)

Notni, Johannes (Germany)

P

Paez, Diana (Austria)

Pavel, Marianne (Germany)

Perrone, Elisabetta (Italy)

Pouget, Jean-Pierre (France)

Prasad, Vikas (USA)

Puranik, Ameya (India)

R

Ramonaheng, Kamo (South Africa)

Rösch, Frank (Germany)

S

Sartor, Oliver (USA)

Sathekge, Mike (South Africa)

Schultz, Mike (USA)

Scott, Andrew (Australia)

Semete, Boitemelo (South Africa)

Sgouros, George (USA)

Shi, Kuangyu (Switzerland)

Singh, Aviral (Australia)

V

Vallis, Kate (UK)

Van Den Berghe, Sven (USA)

Van der Veken, Pieter (Belgium)

V.d. Meulen, Nick (Switerland )

Virgolini, Irene (Austria)

Vorster, Mariza (South Africa)

W

Wahl, Richard (USA)

Weber, Wolfgang (Germany)

Wirtz, Ralph (Germany)

Z

Zan, Elcin (USA)

Zhang, Jingjing  (Singapore)

Zhao, Tianzhi (Singapore)

Zhi, Yang (China)