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. 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
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 |
| 13:25-13:45 | Update on DiCE Research Activities |
| 13:45-14:30 | 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) |