The 8th One Rb World Conference will take place immediately before the 58th World Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology, which will be held in San Antonio, September 15-18, 2026.

Welcoming retinoblastoma patients, survivors, family members, medical professionals and scientists, we look forward to sharing three full days of One Rb World programming, community and collaboration in the Lone Star State.

Dates: Saturday, September 12 – Monday, September 14

Location: Hyatt Regency San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas (a short walk from the SIOP venue)

Event Description:

One Retinoblastoma World brings together patients, families, survivors, oncologists, scientists, and medical professionals in the retinoblastoma community to learn from one another, understand the real-world challenges more deeply, and find practical solutions that can have the biggest impact on care, cure, and quality of life.

The three-day program includes:

  • Friday, September 11: Afternoon social outing and evening welcome reception for all conference guests.
  • Saturday, September 12 – Monday, September 14: Programming focused on current patients, survivors, families, medical professionals, and the scientific community with speakers, panels, open-floor discussions, and more.
  • Three-day children’s program for kids diagnosed with Rb, their siblings, and children of survivors and conference speakers, led by certified Child Life Specialists.

Topics include:

  • Research and Treatment Advancements
  • Genetics
  • Retinoblastoma in LMICs
  • Psychological Impacts of Pediatric Ocular Oncology on Doctors, Adult Survivors, and Parents

For more information and to register, click here: https://wechope.org/onerbworld/one-rb-world-2026/

If you have any questions, please email Marissa Gonzalez at marissa@wechope.org

Warm regards,

Marissa D. Gonzalez

President & Founding Board Member, World Eye Cancer Hope USA
Event Chair, One Retinoblastoma World Conference

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