About the 2026 Wisconsin Cancer Summit
October 7 & 8 | Madison Marriott West in Middleton, WI
The Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative is excited to provide an opportunity to collaborate, network, and shape a better future for all those impacted by cancer in Wisconsin. This Summit will build on and highlight successful strategies and community-engaged work across the cancer care continuum – risk reduction, screening, survivorship, and beyond.
The Wisconsin Cancer Summit is free and open to the public. You don't have to be a member to attend, but we would love to have you join us! Joining is free. Learn more about becoming a Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative member today.
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Registration and Location
The Summit is free and open to the public.
Please list any special accommodations (i.e. food allergies or access to a lactation/wellness room) when you register.
You will receive an automatic email confirming your registration.
The 2026 Wisconsin Cancer Summit will take place at the Madison Mariott West in Middleton, WI (1313 John Q Hammons Dr, Middleton, WI 53562).
The conference center map is available below.
Sponsorship and Exhibiting
EXHIBITOR SPACE IS FULL.
How to Become a Sponsor:
Please email Amy Johnson for more information about remaining sponsorship opportunities - [email protected].
Lodging
Are you traveling out of town to attend the 2026 Wisconsin Cancer Summit? Reservations can be made by individual attendees.
Guests will need to make reservations by Monday, September 7, 2026. Please book using our direct Wisconsin Cancer Summit room block link. Rooms are $138.00/night for a standard guest room, and subject to tax, unless you provide your organization's tax exempt form when checking in.
Award Nominations
Award nominations are due Monday, September 7th. Please submit your nominations using the forms below.
Champion Award: Honoring an individual who has made a significant contribution to cancer control outcomes - locally, regionally and/or statewide.
Collaboration Award: Honoring a group of two or more organizations that have demonstrated effective teamwork in advancing cancer control goals.
Health Care Hero Award: Honoring an individual healthcare worker, or a system/clinic/practice, for their exceptional dedication to serving and supporting patients while advancing the progress of public health.
Impact Award: Honoring an organization or project that has made a significant contribution to cancer control outcomes – locally, regionally, and/or statewide.
Agenda at a Glance
Wednesday, October 7 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Madison Marriott West | Middleton, WI
| 3:00-6:00 p.m. | Lung Cancer in Wisconsin: Learning and Building Solutions Together |
| 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Networking Reception |
Thursday, October 8 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Madison Marriott West | Middleton, WI
| 8:00-8:45 a.m. | Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 8:45-9:05 a.m. | Welcome & Purpose of the Day |
| 9:05-10:05 a.m. | Keynote Address: Deana Baptiste, PhD, MPH, American Cancer Society |
| 10:05-10:20 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 10:20-11:20 a.m. | Breakout Sessions A & B |
| A: Cancer Survivorship: A Life Long Journey | |
| B: Access, Availability, and Utilization of Cancer Clinical Trials | |
| 11:20-11:45 a.m. | Networking Session |
| 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Awards Ceremony & Lunch |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions C & D |
| C: Risk Assessment in Cancer | |
| D: Building a Community-Clinical Care Team for Cancer Control: The Case for Community Health Workers | |
| 2:00-2:15 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 2:15-3:15 p.m. | Rural Health Initiatives Panel |
| 3:15-3:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks |