SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – June 2026 — The Organizing Committee of the forthcoming SIOP North America (SIOP NA) – Sociedad Latinoamericana de Oncología Pediátrica (SLAOP) Conference 2026 is pleased to announce the support of the Wilms Cancer Foundation (WCF) as an official conference sponsor for this important international gathering of pediatric oncology professionals, researchers, healthcare leaders, advocacy organizations, patient representatives, and childhood cancer stakeholders.
The conference will bring together experts from across North America, Latin America, and the wider international pediatric oncology community to explore advances in childhood cancer treatment, research, survivorship, healthcare access, and collaborative strategies aimed at improving outcomes for children diagnosed with cancer worldwide.
The Organizing Committee welcomes the Foundation’s support and recognizes the important contribution that organizations such as the Wilms Cancer Foundation make toward strengthening international collaboration, advancing childhood cancer advocacy, and improving the quality of care available to children and families around the world.
Strengthening International Collaboration in Pediatric Oncology
The SIOP North America – SLAOP Conference serves as one of the leading international forums for scientific exchange, professional education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and partnership development within the pediatric oncology community.
The conference provides a unique platform for healthcare professionals, researchers, advocacy organizations, and policymakers to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and explore innovative approaches to improving childhood cancer care.
Delegates attending the conference will address a broad range of topics including:
- Early diagnosis of childhood cancers
- Advances in pediatric oncology treatment
- Cancer survivorship and long-term follow-up care
- Healthcare system strengthening
- Improving access to specialist pediatric oncology services
- Global childhood cancer advocacy
- International research collaboration
- Family and patient support initiatives
- Healthcare workforce development
- Reducing disparities in childhood cancer outcomes
The Organizing Committee believes that international scientific collaboration and cross-border partnerships remain essential to improving childhood cancer survival rates worldwide.
The Organizing Committee is particularly pleased to welcome the support of the Wilms Cancer Foundation, an official partner of the World Health Organization (WHO) and an active contributor to initiatives supporting the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC).
Through its international advocacy, educational programs, awareness campaigns, support initiatives, and global partnerships, the Foundation provides ongoing advice, educational resources, and practical assistance aligned with the objectives of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer.
The Foundation’s work supports healthcare professionals, patients, families, governments, and partner organizations seeking to improve childhood cancer outcomes, strengthen healthcare systems, and expand access to quality childhood cancer care.
The participation of organizations such as the Wilms Cancer Foundation highlights the importance of collaboration between international agencies, healthcare institutions, charitable foundations, patient advocacy groups, and professional societies in advancing the shared goal of improving survival and quality of life for children diagnosed with cancer.
Supporting the Global Wilms Tumor Initiative (GWTI)
The Organizing Committee also recognizes the important role that the Foundation’s flagship international program, the Global Wilms Tumor Initiative (GWTI), is playing in strengthening awareness, education, support services, healthcare engagement, and international collaboration relating to Wilms tumor worldwide.
The Global Wilms Tumor Initiative seeks to improve outcomes for children diagnosed with Wilms tumor by supporting:
- Global awareness initiatives
- Healthcare professional education
- Family and caregiver support programs
- Access to trusted educational resources
- International collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Survivorship and long-term follow-up awareness
- Advocacy and policy engagement
- Earlier diagnosis initiatives
The conference provides an ideal environment for expanding these activities by fostering new partnerships, encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening connections between healthcare professionals and advocacy organizations from across the region and beyond.
Recognizing the Leadership of the Wilms Cancer Foundation
The Organizing Committee is delighted to welcome the Wilms Cancer Foundation as a conference sponsor and partner in advancing awareness, education, advocacy, and support relating to pediatric kidney cancers and childhood cancer care.
The Foundation has established itself as an important international advocate for children and families affected by Wilms tumor through its educational resources, support initiatives, awareness campaigns, international partnerships, and contributions to global childhood cancer efforts.
“The support of organizations such as the Wilms Cancer Foundation strengthens opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the international pediatric oncology community,” said the Organizing Committee.
“Partnerships between healthcare institutions, advocacy organizations, patient groups, charitable foundations, and international agencies are essential to improving outcomes for children affected by cancer. We are grateful for the Foundation’s support and its commitment to advancing childhood cancer care globally.”
Supporting Global Efforts to Improve Childhood Cancer Survival
The conference aligns closely with the objectives of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer
(GICC), which seeks to improve childhood cancer survival rates and quality of life worldwide through earlier diagnosis, timely treatment, strengthened healthcare systems, healthcare workforce development, psychosocial support, and survivorship care.
By bringing together experts from diverse regions, disciplines, and organizations, the conference aims to foster partnerships and initiatives that contribute to more equitable access to quality childhood cancer care and improved outcomes for children worldwide.
The Organizing Committee believes that collaboration, innovation, and international partnership will continue to play a critical role in addressing global disparities in childhood cancer care.
Looking Ahead to San Antonio
The Organizing Committee looks forward to welcoming delegates to San Antonio for an event that will showcase the latest developments in pediatric oncology while strengthening the international partnerships necessary to improve outcomes for future generations of children affected by cancer.
The Committee extends its sincere appreciation to the Wilms Cancer Foundation for its support, leadership, and ongoing commitment to advancing childhood cancer care globally through its work in support of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer and the Global Wilms Tumor Initiative.
About the SIOP North America – SLAOP Conference
The SIOP North America – SLAOP Conference is an international pediatric oncology meeting that brings together clinicians, researchers, healthcare leaders, advocacy organizations, patient representatives, and policymakers committed to improving outcomes for children with cancer.
The conference promotes scientific exchange, education, collaboration, innovation, and partnership development in childhood cancer care throughout North America, Latin America, and the wider global pediatric oncology community.
