World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau · 21–23 April 2026
World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026
Hei Āhuru Mōwai hosted WICC 2026 in Tāmaki Makaurau from 21 to 23 April 2026, bringing together more than 750 delegates from Indigenous cancer communities across the world.
- 750+
- delegates
- 21–23 April 2026
- Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau
- Hosted by
- Hei Āhuru Mōwai
From the conference
One week to go until W.I.C.C 2026
We’re nearly there, the World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026begins next week, and we look forward to welcoming you. The programme is set, our speakers and presenters are locked in, and we’re putting the final touches on what we know will be a meaningful and inspiring few days together.
W.I.C.C 2026 Programme Now Live
We’re officially less than six weeks out from W.I.C.C 2026 — and our full programme is now released! Explore an inspiring lineup of oral presentations and poster sessions, showcasing powerful Indigenous and global health kaupapa from across the motu and the world.
Funding available to support attendance at W.I.C.C 2026
Aotearoa, New Zealand delegates only. We’re pleased to share that the Cancer Research Trust New Zealand has opened applications for grants to support participation in the World Indigenous Cancer Conference (W.I.C.C) 2026. Up to $3,000 available for cancer researchers and professionals.
Important Update on W.I.C.C 2026
Hei Āhuru Mōwai, host of W.I.C.C 2026, has announced important updates to the conference, including a new venue in Tāmaki Makaurau, revised dates, and changes to accommodation and registrations. Delegates are encouraged to review the changes and next steps to support their planning.
Global voices unite: First speakers announced for World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026
W.I.C.C. 2026: Where Whānau, Wisdom, and Innovation Converge
Watch the plenary sessions
All 7 plenary sessions from WICC 2026 – 10h 45m of kōrero on Indigenous cancer research, rongoā, and flourishing futures for whānau – are on the recap page, with the 2 Planting Seeds Podcast conversations recorded at the conference.
Go to the World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026 recapTe Aho o Te Kahu has published presentations, posters and handouts from the conference on its own site. World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026 resources from Te Aho o Te Kahu (opens in a new tab)
Conference photography is not published here yet. If you need something from the conference, whakapā mai.
