XXIII Cancer Research KI Retreat
The XXIII Cancer Research KI Retreat will take place on 28-29 September 2026 at the beautiful Djurönäset Conference Hotel. The annual retreat is a highlight in the Cancer Research KI calendar, offering an inspiring setting for scientific exchange, collaboration, and reflection at the forefront of cancer research.
This year’s program features an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers: Prof. Elaine Fuchs, Head of the Laboratory of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development at The Rockefeller University; Dr. Joan Massagué, Director of the Sloan Kettering Institute for Cancer Research; Prof. Nicholas McGranahan, Professor of Cancer Evolution and Genomics at University College London. Together, they will offer cutting-edge perspectives spanning basic, translational, and clinical cancer research.
Researchers and clinicians from Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital at all career stages are warmly encouraged to attend.
Program and Booklet
The most up-to-date version of the program and the digital booklet can be found below:
Abstract submission
All participants are encouraged to submit an abstract. Detailed instructions on how to submit your abstract will be sent to registered participants in the registration confirmation email.
- Abstract submission deadline: May 31, 2026
Poster size: B1 (70 × 100 cm), vertical / portrait / stående. We kindly ask you to stick to this size when printing your poster, as larger posters will not fit on the poster boards.
Please note: Poster prize sponsors and other external participants will be present during the poster session.
Cancellation Policy
Due to the high level of interest in participating in the CRKI Retreat, a stricter cancellation policy than in previous years will be applied.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the conference secretariat at CRKIretreat2026@akademikonferens.se.
You can find the full cancellation policy below.
Cancellations should be made in writing to the conference secretariat at CRKIretreat2026@akademikonferens.se. If an unpaid registration is cancelled, a cancellation fee of SEK 250 will be charged.
- Cancellations made by August 14, 2026: The total amount will be refunded except for the cancellation fee of SEK 250.
- Cancellations made after August 14, 2026: No refunds will be issued.
- Cancellation of separate activities or meals: Not refundable.
- Cancellations made after September 17, 2026: Without prior information, any cancellation by this date or later will be charged SEK 4820 (full cost of participation).
The full charge of SEK 4820 will also apply in the following cases:
- If requested accommodation is not used, or cancelled, later than September 17.
- Lack of attendance at the Retreat despite prior registration (i.e., "no-show").
Change of Name at no extra cost
If you are unable to attend, you may send someone in your place at no extra cost (you are responsible for arranging this with your replacement). Please contact the conference administration office, Academic Conferences, at CRKIretreat2026@akademikonferens.se including:
- Your name
- The name of your replacement
- The person who will be replacing you in CC
- Cancer Research KI email in CC (cancerresearchki@ki.se)
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us manage the CRKI resources more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about the Retreat? On the Frequently Asked Questions page, you will find answers to the most common questions we receive about the Cancer Research KI Annual Retreat at Djurönäset.
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