Other Upcoming Events
2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care
Date: March 4th to 7th, 2026 | San Diego, California, USA
The premier annual gathering in hospice and palliative care will take place at the San Diego Convention Center, bringing together thousands of clinicians, educators, researchers, nurses, pharmacists, administrators, and interdisciplinary professionals to share evidence-informed practice, strengthen collaborative care, and explore emerging models for serious illness care. Over three days, attendees can choose from plenary talks, concurrent sessions, poster presentations, and networking opportunities designed to advance clinical competence, leadership, and inclusive practice across care settings.
Pre-conference workshops on March 4 offer focused skill-building opportunities in areas such as advanced symptom management, leadership, research methodologies, and clinical communication. On-demand access to select session recordings will be available through June 30, 2026.
For registration: Click here.
European Association for Palliative Care Webinar: Services Redesign
4th March, 2026 | 02:30 to 04:00 PM IST | Online
The European Association for Palliative Care will host a free international webinar on Services Redesign, organised by the EAPC Reference Group on Public Health and Palliative Care. This session will explore how advocacy, community engagement, and public health approaches can catalyse meaningful service transformation in palliative care.
Speakers include
Sim Bee Hia, Singapore Hospice Council, Advocacy as Catalyst.
Scaling Compassion in Singapore
Norhisham Bin Main, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital From Care to Connection.
Redesigning Services for Muslim Senior Engagement
Emma Hodges, Public Health Palliative Care UK.
Service Redesign in Practice
This webinar offers valuable insights for clinicians, educators, policy leaders, and service developers interested in system level innovation and inclusive models of care.
Workshop on Palliative Care for Nursing faculty
16th to 18th March, 2026 | College of Nursing, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
The College of Nursing, AIIMS Bhubaneswar is organising a three day Workshop on Palliative Care under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The workshop is conducted in collaboration with Indian Association of Palliative Care and carries 3 credit points awarded by the Indian Nursing Council. This programme is designed primarily for Nursing Educators and aims to strengthen capacity for implementation of the revised 20-hour mandatory palliative care module introduced by the Indian Nursing Council.The workshop will include didactic presentations, demonstrations, and case-based scenario discussions.
Last date to register: 13th March, 2026
Registration Fee: Rs 3000.
Limited to 50 participants on a first come first served basis.
Click here to register.
For further details, Email: cne.palliativecare.1703@gmail.com
APHN 26th Annual General Meeting
18th April, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Singapore Time)
Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network will hold its 26th Annual General Meeting at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. The AGM is an important annual gathering of members and stakeholders in hospice and palliative care across the Asia-Pacific region. Registration details and the agenda will be shared closer to the date. This event will be in-person only; no virtual participation option is planned.
For more updates, click here.
EPEC Paediatrics Conference 2026
26th to 28th April, 2026 | Hong Kong
The EPEC Paediatrics Conference will bringing together paediatric palliative care professionals from across the region for advanced learning and capacity building. Designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals, the conference focuses on advanced pain and symptom management, core paediatric palliative care competencies, and strengthening teaching and leadership skills. Participants will benefit from interactive plenaries, small group sessions, online learning modules, and access to EPEC Paediatrics teaching resources.
Registration is now open. Interested members are encouraged to review eligibility criteria and register early. Click here to register.
ASCO Breakthrough 2026 – Abstract Submission Open
Date: 25th–27th June, 2026
Place: Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore (Hybrid Options Available)
ASCO Breakthrough is the annual oncology meeting organised by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), co-hosted with the Singapore Society of Oncology and other regional partners, focused on cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and multidisciplinary advances in cancer care. The programme includes keynote lectures, rapid abstract presentations, expert-led poster walks, structured networking, and discussions on the latest scientific and clinical innovations shaping global oncology practice. ASCO Breakthrough offers oncology professionals a platform to engage with international experts and highlight emerging science with practical impact.
Abstract submission is open until 24th February 2026 (Eastern Time). Virtual attendance options are typically available. Registration and programme details are on the ASCO Breakthrough website.







