SIO 2026 Conference
Welcome to the SIO 2026 International Conference
Conference Co-Chairs Eleanor M. Walker, MD and Suzanna M. Zick, ND, MPH on behalf of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)—the global leader in evidence-based integrative oncology—are delighted to invite you to the 2026 International Conference, taking place September 29 – October 1, 2026, at the MGM Grand Casino in Detroit, Michigan hosted in collaboration Henry Ford Health.
About the Conference
The SIO International Conference is the premier international event dedicated to advancing integrative oncology through rigorous science, clinical excellence, and collaborative practice. This year’s theme—“Cultivating Community and Belonging in Integrative Oncology”—highlights the essential role of connection, inclusivity, and community engagement in transforming cancer care.
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This year’s program will spotlight several key areas:
Community, Belonging, and Equity in Integrative Oncology
Addressing social isolation, food insecurity, and structural barriers that affect access to integrative oncology care across diverse populations and care settings.
Addressing social isolation, food insecurity, and structural barriers that affect access to integrative oncology care across diverse populations and care settings.
Lifestyle-Based Interventions and Patient-Reported Outcomes
Exploring the evidence cardio-oncology including lifestyle and behavioral interventions, and the integration of patient-reported outcomes to improve symptom management and quality of life throughout the cancer continuum.
Exploring the evidence cardio-oncology including lifestyle and behavioral interventions, and the integration of patient-reported outcomes to improve symptom management and quality of life throughout the cancer continuum.
Implementation of Evidence-Based Integrative Oncology Care
Focusing on dissemination and implementation of SIO/ASCO clinical practice guidelines, oncology exercise, and other emerging priorities shaping integrative oncology research and clinical practice.
Focusing on dissemination and implementation of SIO/ASCO clinical practice guidelines, oncology exercise, and other emerging priorities shaping integrative oncology research and clinical practice.
In addition to these focus areas, the program will feature plenary sessions and symposia spanning the full integrative oncology continuum, offering practical, evidence-based insights for clinicians, researchers, and health system leaders.
The meeting will offer outstanding opportunities for networking, collaboration, and sharing your research with an international audience. A range of social events will highlight Detroit’s renowned arts and music culture, championship sports, vibrant culinary scene, and revitalized riverfront, making the conference both professionally enriching and personally memorable.
Please share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested. We look forward to welcoming you to Detroit in 2026.
Interested in sponsoring the conference?
- Expose your company/institution to top practitioners in all fields of integrative oncology. 500 in-person attendees expected.
- Attend networking opportunities with clinicians, investigators, and scientists across institutions and geographical borders.
- Establish yourself as a trusted name in the field of integrative oncology.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP HERE
Key Dates:
- Call for proposals: January 12, 2026
- Deadline to submit is February 16, 2026
- Acceptance notification date: March 16, 2026
Scientific abstracts:
- Call for abstracts opens: March 18, 2026
- Call for abstracts closes: April 27, 2026
- Abstracts accepted: June 1, 2026
*subject to change
The conference will be managed by Funnel Communications and Management Ltd. this year. If you have questions about logistics, travel, lodging, conference registration then sending inquiries to info@integrativeonc.org would be the best place to start. If you have questions about your abstract or workshop, then email peter@funnel.ca.
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