Shaping the future of cancer care, research, and education in Europe
Join us in Paris on 6–7 November 2025 for the first Annual Meeting of the European Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres (EUnetCCC) — the official launch of one of the most ambitious initiatives under Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
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Visit the official event website: www.eunetccc2025.eu
The EUnetCCC Annual Meeting is a yearly event organised under the Joint Action to present key developments, share progress made by the network, and foster strategic dialogue among all partners and Stakeholders. Each edition will serve as a forum to assess achievements, identify challenges, and guide the next phase of implementation. The 2025 edition – taking place on the 6th and 7th of November at the CNIT Forest, Paris-La Défense – will be the first Annual Meeting of the initiative. It marks a major milestone in the operational roll-out of EUnetCCC and the launch of the EU Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres.
This inaugural meeting will bring together members of the network, European and national public authorities, researchers, patients, and health professionals to:
- Officially launch the EUnetCCC Network, clearly communicating its mission, vision, and goals.
- Showcase the benefits of joining the network, engaging stakeholders from CCCs, EU bodies, national health authorities, and partner initiatives.
- Present the opportunities offered by the network, including certification, capacity-building programmes, and collaborative activities.
- Address critical challenges and synergies, reinforcing Europe’s cancer ecosystem through coordinated action.
- Unveil the EUnetCCC White Paper and foster lasting political and institutional support for the network’s future.
Who will attend?
- EU and national policymakers
- Representatives from Comprehensive Cancer Centres (CCCs)
- Healthcare professionals and researchers
- Patient advocates
- Institutional and partner organisations
Key topics will include:
- European cancer policy and the reduction of inequalities
- EU certification of CCCs
- Cancer prevention and patient engagement
- Launch of the EUnetCCC White Paper, setting out a long-term vision beyond 2028
- Collaborative models, governance, and sustainable funding
- Insights from CCC pilot sites
What to expect?
Over the course of two days, the programme will feature:
- High-level plenary sessions on cancer policy, inequalities, and certification
- Practical parallel sessions on prevention, implementation, and patient-centred care
- Real-world examples from CCCs and pilot centres across Europe
- Networking opportunities, including a cocktail reception at the end of Day 1
- Full recording available after the event (no livestreaming)
Working language: English
Venue: CNIT Forest, La Défense, Paris
For inquiries, please contact: communication.eunetccc@ulsalg.min-saude.pt
This is not just a launch event — it is the starting point of a recurring moment in the European cancer calendar, dedicated to advancing a shared journey for high-quality cancer care, research, and education in Europe.

