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.
Please email Olivia Steidl at [email protected] with questions!
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
How to Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor:
Fill out this form and email Amy Johnson for more information about exhibiting and sponsoring - [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 call in for reservations by Monday, September 7, 2026. Please call +1 608-831-2000 and state that you are booking for the Wisconsin Cancer Summit room block. 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.
Poster Networking Session
Poster Networking Session
We invite you to share your great work of implementing a public health project or program through a poster displayed at the 2026 Wisconsin Cancer Summit. It’s an easy and free opportunity to network with colleagues and let others know about your successes.
How does this Poster Networking Session work?
Non-profit organizations and community members will have the opportunity to stand next to their posters and talk about the projects they have been working on during the Poster Networking Session. During the poster session, conference attendees can wander around to browse the posters. The poster presenters are expected to stay near their poster for the duration of the session so that other participants can come and listen to them talk about their work and ask them questions.
Would you like to participate in the Poster Networking Session?
If you or someone from your organization would like to participate in the Poster Networking Session, please review the information below.
- The Poster Networking Session will take place from 11:20 a.m.- noon on Thursday, October 8. A representative of your organization will need to be present during that time to stand next to the poster.
- The Poster networking Session is for non-profit organizations to share information with other WCC members and attendees about their work. It is not a sales opportunity.
- You or your organization will be responsible for designing the poster.
- You must print your own poster, please make sure the text is clear and easy to read
- The size of your poster can be based on the space you need for your information or your printing capacity. It could range from 11” x 17” up to 36” x 48”, the standard research poster size.
- You are welcome to re-use a poster from last year or from another conference.
Registration for the Poster Networking Session
Registration to participate in the Poster Networking Session ends on Friday, September 25.
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.
Poster Templates
While there is no set format required for the poster session, two sample poster templates (36”x48” and 48”x36”) are provided below in .PPT format to demonstrate a basic poster structure. Feel free to edit to better fit your organization and project!
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 Discussion, featuring Robert Smith, PhD - American Cancer Society |
| 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: Robert Smith, PhD |
| 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: Collaboration in Action | |
| 11:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Poster Networking Session |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Awards Ceremony & Lunch |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions C & D |
| C: Risk Assessment in Cancer | |
| D: Community-Centered Patient Navigation | |
| 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 |