Onco:Innovate 2026 Europe Conference
Onco:Innovate returns for its second edition as one of the main events of ViennaUP 2026, Europe’s leading innovation festival.
Positioned at the intersection of a high-level oncology conference and a modern startup & innovation event, Onco:Innovate creates a unique space where medical science, technology, policy, and business converge - with a strong focus on patient impact.
We bring together leading experts from across the oncology ecosystem, including innovators, hospitals, pharma & corporates, patient organizations, policymakers, payers, NGOs and investors, to spotlight emerging trends, address barriers to market access, and build partnerships that accelerate the adoption of impactful cancer innovations.
From medical breakthroughs and precision therapies to digital and AI-driven solutions, funding models, and regulatory strategies, Onco:Innovate amplifies the patient perspective to improve access, quality of life, and outcomes. This is where collaboration turns innovation into better cancer care. Join us and help shape the future of oncology.
Join us and shape the future of oncology.
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MEET OUR
SPEAKERS
Zvonimir Ratkovski
Head of Life Sciences & Transaction European Investment Fund (EIF)
Dr. Günter Waxenecker
Head of the Austrian Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (AGES)
Anita Kienesberger
Chairwoman of Alliance of Oncology Patient Organizations
Neslihan Öztürk
Head of Project and Funding Coordination, Ministry of Health, Türkiye
Ivaylo Petrov, M.Sc.
Coordinator - Bulgarian National Cancer Mission Hub
Bence Kiss
CTO of Neo-Antigen Biotechnology
Monika Hackl
Head of the Austrian National Cancer Registry at Statistics Austria
Kaloyan Ratchev
Founder of Vangavis
Dr. Amra Ibric
Pharma & Life Sciences Team Lead (PwC )
Çağatay M. Çulcuoğlu
Co-Founder, CTO & COO (MassiveBio)
Tamas Török
Head of Business Development (Turbine AI)
Dr Sébastien Groyer
CEO of Vacuum Cancer
Marios Nicolettis
Partner (Moondust Ventures)
Bernhard Nußbaumer
Managing Director & Co-Owner (ACMIT GmbH / ACMIT Ventures)
Dr. Agnes Bugajska-Schretter
Department of Clinical Pharmacology Medical University of Vienna
Dr. Hemmel Amrania
CEO of Digistain Ltd
Anna Orlova, PhD
CEO and Co-Founder of Riana TX
Prudence Donovan
Venture Partner (XISTA)
Anna Tidstam
Ai:leen Health - Founder
2026 CONFERENCE TOPICS
From Breakthroughs to Bottlenecks
When oncology innovation moves faster than access and administration. Strategies to bridge the gap between discovery and delivery.
AI & Digital Transformation in Cancer Care: Driving Smarter, Faster, Patient-Centred Care
How artificial intelligence and digital technologies are enabling more precise, efficient, and patient-centred oncology solutions.
Collaborating for Impact: Building Networks, Ecosystems, and Funding Pathways in Oncology
Sharing insights on creating partnerships, networks, and consortia that foster innovation, accelerate research, and support sustainable oncology solutions.
Current Oncology Market Dynamics, Challenges & Solutions
Exploring market trends, challenges, and strategies for effectively navigating the European oncology landscape to optimize innovation adoption.
Policy, Regulation & Market Access: Strategies & Best Practice
Analyzing policy frameworks, regulatory pathways, and market access strategies to ensure innovative oncology treatments reach patients efficiently.
The Investor's Perspective: Funding the Future of Cancer Care Funding & Partnership Models for Oncology Innovators
Exploring how investors, public-private partnerships, and consortia support the development and commercialization of breakthrough oncology technologies.
Disruptive Innovation in Oncology: Precision Therapies and Next-Gen Diagnostics
Examining emerging therapies, precision medicine, and cutting-edge diagnostic tools that are transforming the way cancer is detected and treated.
Prevention, Patient-Centric Care & Quality of Life
Highlighting approaches to improve patient outcomes, enhance quality of life, and emphasize preventive care in modern oncology practices.
Oncology Innovation Demo Day
Presentation of market ready innovative solutions, startups and scaleups
PARTNERS
VENUE
- Future Health Lab Alfred-Adler-Straße 1, 1100 Wien, Austria
