Pre-ESMO Symposium 2026
Rethinking Phase I Oncology Trials:
New Options and Considerations
Friday, 23 October, 2026
08:30 - 11:00 AM CET
Meliá Madrid Barajas
Av. de Logroño, 305
28042 Madrid
This is a non-commercial activity open to the public at no cost.

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Please choose to attend in person or virtually and complete the appropriate registration form. Registered participants will also have access to the on-demand recording following the event.
Phase I oncology trials are no longer limited to dose-escalation and safety assessment. Advances in precision medicine, immunotherapy, and cell and gene therapies have transformed early-phase studies into critical platforms for generating evidence that guides development decisions across the oncology lifecycle.
At the same time, the global landscape of oncology research is evolving, with China emerging as a major center for innovation and early clinical development. These shifts are reshaping trial design, evidence generation, and regulatory expectations worldwide.
This multi-stakeholder symposium will bring together clinical investigators, research sites, regulators, industry leaders, and patient advocates to explore how Phase I oncology trials can deliver more informative, efficient, and patient-centered development.
Discussion topics include:
- The evolving role of Phase I trials: Balancing safety, dose optimization, biomarker-driven development, and early efficacy signals.
- Global shifts in oncology development: The growing role of China and the rise of multi-regional development strategies.
- Execution under pressure: Managing increasing scientific, operational, and regulatory complexity while improving patient value and decision-making.
Agenda for live session in Madrid
8:30 a.m. CET – Registration and welcome reception
9:00-10:30 a.m. CET – Presentations and panel discussion
10:30-11:00 a.m. CET – Optional networking session

