Kidney Cancer Association

Women in RCC Summer Webinar
2026-07-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The Kidney Cancer Association’s Women in RCC program presents its Summer Webinar: Research Updates on July 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm ET. This webinar will feature presentations from emerging female leaders in kidney cancer research, highlighting key findings and insights from recent scientific meetings, followed by an interactive discussion with attendees. This webinar is free and open to anyone.

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Triage Cancer - Managing Health Insurance Transitions
2026-07-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)

Caregiver Connections
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)

Patient Perspectives
2026-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

Fred Hutch 2026 Kidney Cancer Patient and Caregiver Education Symposium
2026-08-01 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
You are invited to the free, virtual Kidney Cancer Patient and Caregiver Education Symposium, hosted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in partnership with Kidney Cancer Association. Attendees will hear medical experts discuss newly emerging treatment options and other topics.

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Virtual Meet-Up with Man Up to Cancer
2026-08-13 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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Triage Cancer - Ready to Return: Understand Your Rights When Going Back to Work
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)

Climb Cleveland 4 Kidney Cancer
2026-08-29 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)

Chalk Your Walk
2026-09-01 00:00 - 2026-09-30 23:59 (America/Denver)
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

We need you to spread hope and inspiration by chalking up your town. We’re asking kids, artists, and anyone with a heart for kids to chalk up their pavement.

Put your art where your heart is!

Triage Cancer - Open Enrollment: Reviewing, Reevaluating, Renewing
2026-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)

Virtual Patient Symposium
2026-09-26 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Kidney Cancer Association is proud to host the 2026 Virtual Patient Symposium (VPS). Join us virtually and learn about kidney cancer from top experts and join discussions with fellow patient and caregivers.

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Agenda

11:00 am – 11:05 amWelcome11:05 am – 11:30 amKidneys and Kidney Cancer 101Nirmish Singla, MD, MSc11:30 am – 12:20 pmHow Doctors Decide How to Treat Your CancerModeratorMiranda Florek, MSN, RNPanelistsCatherine Fahey, MD, PhDShang-Jui Wang, MD, PhDRebecca Hibbert, MDWesley Yip, MDDebra Zynger, MD, MS12:20 pm – 12:35 pmPatient Story12:35 pm – 12:55 pmBreak12:55 pm – 1:25 pmManaging Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Side EffectsJulia Stevens, PharmD, BCOPVirginia Seery, RN, MSN1:25 pm – 1:50 pmLiving with Purpose After a Cancer DiagnosisMari Galle, L.Ac, DACM1:50 pm – 2:05 pmPatient Story2:05 pm – 2:25 pmBreak2:25 pm – 2:50 pmThe Future of Kidney Cancer: Identifying BiomarkersVincent Xu, MD2:50 pm – 3:15 pmUsing Trusted Resources When Researching Your DiagnosisSarah Benitez, LCSW, OSW-C3:15 pm – 3:30 pmCaregiver Story3:30 pm – 3:55 pmHow to Communicate Your Kidney Cancer Experiences with Loved OnesJessica Mann, MSW, LISW-S 3:55 pm – 4:00 pmClosing

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Small Moments Foundation: 4th ANNUAL MIKEY D MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
2026-09-28 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

The Comeback Webinar with Dolph Lundgren and VidlWorks
2026-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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Triage Cancer - Make the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment
2026-10-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)

Empowering You: A Kidney Cancer Education Event
2026-10-30 12:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
In-Person Patient Event

Join us for an in-person education event at Fox Chase Cancer Center where experts will share more on innovative treatment options, clinical trials and support services for kidney cancer.

Registration coming soon!

2026 IKCS: North America
2026-11-19 00:00 - 2026-11-21 23:59 (America/Denver)
Transforming Kidney Cancer Research

The Kidney Cancer Association is proud to host the 2026 International Kidney Cancer Symposium (IKCS): North America. IKCS meetings are dynamic, multidisciplinary events that explore current trends and future directions in kidney cancer. Our community includes leading experts across academia, clinical care, industry, and advocacy who are committed to exchanging innovative ideas and pushing boundaries to advance kidney cancer care.

Date: November 19-21, 2026

Location: Dallas, Texas

Meeting Hotel: Renaissance Dallas Hotel

Publications

To come

Register

Abstract Submission

Program (to come)

Watch the Presentations (to come)

Continuing Medical Education

Important Dates

Abstract Submissions OpenJuly 10, 2026Registration OpenTBDAbstract Submission Deadline(all complete Regular, TPS, and Case Report submissions, and all LBA Placeholders due at this time)August 28, 2026Early Registration DeadlineOctober 29, 2026Hotel Cancellation DeadlineOctober 27, 20262026 IKCS: North America November 19-21, 2026

Email meetings@kidneycancer.org with questions about fees and cancellation policies.

2026 IKCS: North America Scientific Planning Committee

Dr. Laura Bukavina

Co-Chair

Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Dan Geynisman

Co-Chair

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Dr. Qing Zhang

Co-Chair

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dr. Stephanie Berg

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dr. Manoj Bupathi

Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Dr. Arpita Desai

UC San Francisco

Dr. Amy Luckenbaugh

Vanderbilt University

Dr. Viraj Master

Emory University

Dr. Sarah Psutka

University of Washington

Virginia Seery, RN, MSN

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Dr. Chad Tang

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Martin Voss

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

2027 IKCS: Europe
2027-04-15 00:00 - 2027-04-17 23:59 (America/Denver)
Transforming Kidney Cancer Research

The Kidney Cancer Association is proud to host the 2027 International Kidney Cancer Symposium (IKCS): Europe. IKCS meetings are dynamic, multidisciplinary events that explore current trends and future directions in kidney cancer. Attendees can earn CME credits that will continue building their careers. Our community includes leading experts across academia, clinical care, industry, and advocacy who are committed to exchanging innovative ideas and pushing boundaries to advance kidney cancer care.

Date: April 15-17, 2027

Location: Sitges Melia

Register (to come)

Book Your Hotel (to come)

Program (to come)

Abstract Book (to come)

Watch the Presentations (to come)

Continuing Medical Education Information

Important Dates

Abstract Submissions OpenTBDRegistration OpensTBDAbstract Submission Deadline(all complete Regular, TPS, and Case Report submissions, and all LBA Placeholders due at this time)TBDEarly Registration DeadlineTBDHotel Cancellation DeadlineTBD2026 IKCS: EuropeApril 15-17, 2027

Email meetings@kidneycancer.org with questions about fees and cancellation policies.

2027 IKCS: Europe Scientific Planning Committee

Dr. Roberto Iacovelli

Co-Chair

Dr. Stephane Oudard

Co-Chair

Dr. Maxine Tran

Co-Chair

Dr. Christian Beisland

Dr. Barbara Alicja Jereczek

Dr. Tom Mitchell

Dr. Lisa Pickering

Dr. Enrique Trilla

Thanks to our Sponsors!
