2026 Georgia Cancer Summit

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  • Location
    Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center
    801 Front Ave Columbus , Georgia 31901
  • Event Type

    Lectures and Training

  • Description

    2026 Georgia Cancer Summit

    Partners in Improving Cancer Control: Innovation, Education, and Access

    The Georgia Cancer Summit is co-hosted by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Georgia CORE, the Georgia Department of Public Health, the American Cancer Society, and the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium. View the Progam.

    Purpose

    The goal of the 2026 Georgia Cancer Summit is to catalyze efforts to reduce barriers to access to screening and quality cancer care for all Georgians. Summit participants will:

    1. Learn how to identify and reduce barriers to cancer prevention, control and research
    2. Learn best practices to advance cancer research, prevention and control throughout Georgia
    3. Hear about challenges in the current government funding environment and learn best practices to establish partnerships and take action at the local and state levels
    4. Be able to network with other organizations that may lead to new partnerships
    5. Identify ways your organization can get more involved in advancing Georgia’s comprehensive cancer control objectives

    Audience

    The Georgia Cancer Summit is for public health professionals, health care providers, health advocates, researchers, community-based organizations, and others committed to improving cancer health equity in Georgia through cancer prevention and control and community-engaged research.

  • Details

    Dates and Locations:

    Wednesday, February 11, 5:30-7:00 pm: Welcome Reception at the Columbus Marriott, 800 Front Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

    Thursday, February 12, 8:00 am-3:00 pm: Georgia Cancer Summit at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center, 801 Front Avenue Columbus, GA 31901

    REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

     

    Fees and Payment

    • General and Community Exhibitor Attendees: $100
    • Industry Exhibitor Attendees: $150

    The registration system will take credit card payments.

    If you need to pay by other means please reach out to Amy O'Dell via email for options.

    Scholarships

    A limited number of scholarships are available to assist with registration fees and hotel costs for individuals associated with non-profit organizations, but documentation (such as a statement of need and/or a 990 form) must be presented for consideration. For more information on scholarships, please contact Lynn Durham at Georgia CORE via email.

    Exhibitors

    A limited number of spaces are available for exhibitors.

    • Industry Exhibitors: $1000 (additional $150 participant fee is required)
    • Community Exhibitors: Complimentary ($100 participant fee is required)

    You will receive a 6 foot table and 2 chairs. No tablecloth included.

    Please complete the appropriate form below if your organization is interested in exhibiting and contact Amy O'Dell via email with questions.

    The link to pay for the table will be sent once your application is approved. Please note: in addition to the table fee, all exhibitors must complete the registration form along with the $150 fee (industry) or $100 fee (community).

    Hotel Rooms

    Please check out these hotels in the area, including Columbus Marriott, Hotel Indigo, Hampton Inn, AC Hotel.

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