Luxembourg to Welcome Leading Global Experts in Cancer Care for Older Adults in 2027

Luxembourg to Welcome Leading Global Experts in Cancer Care for Older Adults in 2027

(IN BRIEF) Luxembourg has been selected to host the International Society of Geriatric Oncology Annual Conference in 2027, bringing a major global scientific meeting on cancer care for older adults to the Grand Duchy. The event will be organised under the leadership of Dr Sophie Pilleron of the Luxembourg Institute of Health, in collaboration with the Luxembourg Convention Bureau and SIOG. Scheduled for late 2027, the conference will gather clinicians, researchers and allied health professionals from around the world. The successful bid strengthens Luxembourg’s position as a destination for international medical and scientific congresses and supports its profile as a hub for healthcare innovation, research collaboration and knowledge exchange.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 17-Jul-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Luxembourg has been selected to host the 2027 Annual Conference of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology, bringing one of the world’s leading scientific meetings focused on cancer care for older adults to the Grand Duchy.

The successful bid represents another important step in strengthening Luxembourg’s reputation as a destination for international medical and scientific congresses.

The conference will be organised under the leadership of Dr Sophie Pilleron, Group Leader of the Ageing, Cancer and Disparities Research Unit at the Luxembourg Institute of Health, in close collaboration with the Luxembourg Convention Bureau and the International Society of Geriatric Oncology.

Scheduled to take place towards the end of 2027, the event will bring together clinicians, researchers and allied health professionals from around the world.

Participants will exchange the latest scientific developments, clinical insights and best practices in geriatric oncology, a field of growing importance as populations continue to age globally.

The successful bid reflects the strength of Luxembourg’s collaborative ecosystem, including cooperation between the local medical community, public institutions and the Luxembourg Convention Bureau.

By hosting the SIOG Annual Conference, Luxembourg will provide an international platform for advancing knowledge and encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration in cancer care for older adults.

The event is expected to create lasting scientific and professional value by supporting new international partnerships and reinforcing Luxembourg’s role as a centre for healthcare innovation, research and knowledge exchange.

The SIOG Annual Conference is regarded as one of the most significant global meetings dedicated to geriatric oncology.

Its arrival in Luxembourg highlights the country’s capacity to host high-level international scientific conferences and reflects confidence in its expertise, accessibility and conference infrastructure.

The Luxembourg Convention Bureau will support the local organising committee throughout preparations for SIOG 2027 and said it looks forward to welcoming the international geriatric oncology community to Luxembourg.

Media Contact:

Sophie Pilleron
Group Leader
Ageing, Cancer and Disparities Research Unit (ACADI)

SOURCE: Luxembourg Institute of Health