DiCE Masterclass 2026 Registration
01 – 03 July 2026 / Munich, Germany
Join us for the DiCE General Assembly & 11th Annual Masterclass 2026
In parallel to ESMO GI at the Messe, Munich, Germany.
This July, we’re thrilled to welcome our Member Organisations and our wider community of advocates, supporters, and carers from across Europe to Munich, Germany, for our annual Masterclass – a space to listen, learn, and strengthen our collective impact in digestive cancer advocacy.
The 11th Masterclass will feature a dynamic, interactive program, our first-ever Fun Run, and valuable opportunities to network with experts, advocates, and Member Organisations from across Europe.
Our community has grown tremendously, and we’re especially excited to welcome new Member Organisations and community members. Space is limited, so we encourage everyone to register early — places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with a warm welcome given to those joining us for the first time. We look forward to bringing together familiar faces and fresh voices to share ideas, experiences, and inspiration.
Please note: the DiCE General Assembly is only open to Member Organisations.
Agenda for planning your travel
From cutting-edge research to real-world patient experiences, explore the sessions, speakers, and conversations that will define this year’s Masterclass.
| 09:00-13:00 | Registration | |
| 12:00-13:00 | Buffet Lunch | |
| 13:00-14:15 | DiCE Annual General Assembly* DiCE Member Organisations only | |
| 14:15-15:00 | Short break | |
| 15:00 | Welcome to the 11th DiCE Masterclass | |
| 15:00-16:00 | Session 1: Updates from Member Organisations & Patient Advocates Part 1
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| 16:00-17:15 | Session 2: Why Movement Matters: What the Evidence Tells Us About Recovery, Survival and Quality of Life Jeffrey Meyerhardt, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA Petra Thaller, Outdoor Against Cancer (OAC) Sam Brandon, life-long runner, UK Steven Rowely, started running 2 years ago, UK | |
| 17:15-17:30 | Discussion and Key Takeaways from Day 1 | |
| 19:30 | Official Dinner |
| 09:00 | Welcome to the Masterclass Day 2 |
| 09:10-10:30 | Session 3: Update in Science |
| 09:10-10:30 | Oesophageal and Gastric Cancers Tania Fleitas Kanonnikoff (Valencia, Spain) |
| 09:30-09:50 | Primary Liver Cancer Maria Elisa Reig Monzon (Barcelona, Spain) |
| 09:50-10:10 | Pancreatic Cancer Eileen M. O'Reilly (New York, United States of America) |
| 10:10-10:30 | CRC and wrap-up Eric Van Cutsem (Leuven, Belgium) |
| 10:30-11:00 | Lingering Discussions + Group Photo + Break with snacks |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Session 4: Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care – Implications for Patients and Advocacy Julian Isla, Foundation 29, Spain |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffet Lunch |
| 13:00-14:30 | Session 5: DiCE in Action: Research, Policy, and Patient Advocacy |
| 13:00-13:25 | EU Health Policy Literacy for National Impact |
| 13:25-14:30 | Update on DiCE Research Activities |
| 14:30-14:45 | Short Break |
| 14:45-16:00 | Session 6: Hope and Healing through Nature [Workshop] Nigel Hughes, Outstanding Global, UK |
| 16:00-16:15 | Short Break |
| 16:15-17:00 | Session 7: Updates from Member Organisations & Patient Advocates Part 2
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| 17:15 | Discussion and Key Takeaways from Day 2 |
| Free evening/Rest before FUNRUN |
| 06:20 | Walk over to Riemer Park | |
| 07:00-09:00 | Fun Run | |
| 11:00-12:00 | Close of the Masterclass | |
| 14:00-15:30 | ESMO GI Track Early onset GI Cancer (Mila & Lasma) |
Logistics and Key Things to Remember
📲 Stay Connected
For real-time announcements, programme updates, and coordination throughout the Masterclass, please join our WhatsApp Group.
🚆 Getting to the Masterclass Venue
The DiCE Masterclass takes place alongside ESMO GI 2026 at the ICM Messe Munich.
While public transport is available, ESMO GI offers complimentary shuttle buses between Munich Airport and the congress venue throughout the event.
ESMO staff and signage will guide participants from the airport arrivals area to the shuttle departure point.
Additional venue information, maps, and transport details are available on the ESMO GI website.
🏨 Accommodation
Participants who requested accommodation will be staying at the Classik Hotel Martinshof.
The hotel is within walking distance of the venue, with local bus connections also available.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to check in first or proceed directly to the venue. If you arrive before hotel check in, luggage storage will be available on site.
🗓️ Programme Overview
Key Reminders
Wednesday, 1 July
🍽️ Welcome Dinner
Classik Hotel Martinshof
19:30
General Assembly
If you are a Full Member and cannot attend the General Assembly, please remember to assign your proxy to another representative of a Full Member Organisation.
Thursday Evening
Enjoy a free evening to rest and recharge before the DiCE Fun Run & Walk.
Friday, 3 July
🏃 DiCE Fun Run & Walk
Meeting point: Riemer Park, 06:30
🛎️ Hotel Check Out: 11:00
👟 Don’t forget to pack comfortable clothing and trainers for the Fun Run & Walk!
If you have any questions before travelling to Munich, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help and look forward to welcoming you to the 11th Annual DiCE Masterclass and Fun Run & Walk 2026.
Need Assistance?
Ghislaine Gerbier
ghislaine@digestivecancers.eu
+32 497 35 80 19
Natasha Muench
natasha@digestivecancers.eu
+32 472 24 65 64
Ruel Jacob
ruel@digestivecancers.eu
+32 485 47 72 78
DiCE Masterclass 2026 Registration
The registration for the DiCE Masterclass 2026 is closed.