2026: London, UK

Wednesday, May 20

6:00 - 8:00 pm Cocktail reception and local introductions

Thursday, May 21

7:45 - 8:30 am Welcome coffee and badge pick-up

8:30 - 8:35 am Welcome Remarks: Roberta McKean-Cowdin, PhD, Fabio Girardi, MD, Diana Withrow, PhD 

8:35 - 10:30 am Session 1:  Advancements in Technology Toward Precision Medicine and Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence for Neuro-Oncology - Current Advances 

Speaker TBN

Digital Twins: Alternative Control Methods toward Advancement of Brain Tumor Epidemiology

Olivier Gevaert, PhD, Stanford University, Stanford , CA - USA (confirmed)

Integrating Wearable Technology for Epidemiological Research 

Seema Dadhania, MD, Imperial College, London - UK (confirmed)

Panel Discussion: Keynote Speakers

10:30 - 10:50 am Coffee Break

10:50 - 12:15 pm Session 2: Abstract presentations  (10 minute presentation, 5 minute discussion)

12:15 - 1:15 pm Lunch  

1:15 - 1:45 pm Session 3: ABTA Junior Investigator Awardees

1:45 - 3:35 pm Session 4:  Technological Advancements in Detection, Classification, and Diagnosis of

Adult and Pediatric Brain Tumors

Liquid Biopsy - Advancements in the Detection of Brain Tumors

Florent Mouliere, PhD, Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre, Manchester -UK (confirmed)

Current Approaches to Classify Pediatric Brain Tumors

Felix Sahm, MD, PhD, University Hospital Heidelberg - Germany (confirmed)

Advances in AI for Diagnosis of Brain Tumors from Imaging 

Thomas Booth, PhD, King's College London - UK (confirmed)  

Panel Discussion

3:05 - 3:25 pm Coffee break

3:25 - 4:25 pm Session 5: Abstract Presentations (10 minute presentations)

6:30 - 8:30 pm Social evening and conference dinner

Friday, May 22

8:00 - 8:30 am Welcome coffee

8:30 - 10:00 am Session 5: Advancements in Molecular-Tailored Therapies in Brain Tumor Treatment

Chromatin Remodelling and Molecularly Tailored Pediatric Brain Tumor Therapy

Sara Badodi , PhD, Queen Mary University, London, UK (confirmed)

The Gut-Brain Axis in Neuro-Oncology

Vijay Ramaswamy, PhD, University of Toronto, ON, Canada (confirmed)

9:30 - 10:00 am Group Discussion: Future Directions  

10:00 - 10:20 am Coffee break

10:20 - 11:40 am Session 6: Name TBD

Impact of genomics and personalized medicine: A patient/caregiver perspective

Helen Bulbeck, PhD, brainstrust, Isle of Wight, UK (confirmed)

Transforming Molecular Neuropathology for Adult Brain Tumour Patients in the UK:Insights on Implementation, Adoption, and Patient Access (2021-2024)

Kathreena Kurian, MBBS, MD, University of Bristol, UK (confirmed)

Genomic landscape of diffuse glioma revealed by whole genome sequencing 

Keyoumars Ashkan, MBE, King’s College London, UK (confirmed)

ROBIN: A unified nanopore-based assay integrating intraoperative methylome classification and next-day comprehensive profiling for ultra-rapid tumor diagnosis

Stuart Smith, PhD, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, UK (confirmed)

Panel Discussion

11:40 am - 1:00 pm Lunch and BTEC Business Meeting

1:00 - 2:00 pm Abstract Presentations

2:00 - 4:00 pm Interest Group meetings in two sessions

4:00 - 4:30 pm Coffee Break

4:30 - 5:00 pm Small Groups Report Back to Meeting 

BTEC will not have an official conference hotel for the 2026 meeting. The following list of hotel options are near the Meeting Venue.

1.    Hilton London Euston

• 0.2 mile, 5-min walk from the conference venue

•  Located within a half-mile of Euston and Kings Cross stations, our Victorian-era hotel is an easy base for London exploring. Start the day with a full English breakfast in Mulberry's, and enjoy afternoon tea in Woburn Place, our bright and airy 19th-century conservatory. We're just outside the city center, a 10-minute walk from the British Museum.

• Price: 390$ flex / 406$ flex breakfast included

2.    Four Points Flex by Sheraton

•  0.2 mile, 5-min walk from the conference venue

• Located within the Bloomsbury district and in walking distance from Euston, King's Cross, and St Pancras stations, Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Euston offers 201 comfortable rooms for a convenient stay in central London. Enjoy many top London attractions with easy connections through buses and underground, like London Zoo, Oxford Street, and the West End. A few minutes walk from the British Museum and all the many offices on Euston Road, Four Points Flex London Euston is the perfect place for your leisure or corporate stay in London. Inspired by its surrounding greenery and parks, the décor embraces natural elements, setting the perfect, peaceful ambience for your stay. Whether you like a full breakfast or a quick coffee to go, we've got you covered. At the hotel restaurant you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast. Or help yourself to a coffee at the reception as you check out with our warm welcome station or onsite Caffè NeroThe Memoir Club.

• Price: 382$ flex (9 sqm) /430$ flex (10 sqm) /443$ flex (11sqm)

• Note: The rooms are very small

3.    The Premier Inn London Euston

• 0.2 mile, 5-min walk from the conference venue

• Premier Inn London Euston hotel garners mixed reviews from guests. Many travelers appreciate its prime location near major transport hubs like Euston and King's Cross. The rooms, while generally clean and comfortable, are often criticized for excessive heat, outdated décor, and noise issues.

• Price: 242 $ flex

4.    Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury

• 0.6 mile, 12-min walk from the conference venue

• Holiday Inn® London - Bloomsbury offers a comfortable and convenient stay in the city's heart. Located just steps from Russell Square Tube station, guests enjoy seamless access to King’s Cross St. Pancras, Euston, and Heathrow Airport.

  • Stay minutes away from top attractions like the British Museum, Oxford Street, and London’s iconic West End. Enjoy contemporary rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, plush bedding, and a workspace for business travellers.

  • Start your day with a Starbucks coffee from our To-Go Bar Cafe or wind down in the evening at The Artful Critic with dinner and a cocktail. Hosting an event? Our flexible Academy Conference and Training Suites accommodate up to 300 guests, perfect for meetings or celebrations.

• Price: 333$ flex / 352$ flex breakfast included

5.    Tavistock Hotel

• 0.4 mile, 8-min walk from the conference venue

• It’s time to settle in at Tavistock Hotel, your London home. Our smiley team are ready to welcome you and make things easy. Had a long, busy day? Sit back in an armchair; we’ll pour you a glass of something soul warming. Need a night in? Cosy up for a movie night and we’ll deliver a comforting bowl of Ruby Butter Chicken straight to your bedroom door.

Overlooking Tavistock Square Gardens, our hotel is the place to happily hibernate whilst visiting our storied city.

• Price : 284$ flex / 316$ flex breakfast included

6.    Morton Hotel

• 0.6 mile, 12-min walk from the conference venue

• We cordially invite you to our boutique abode, where we craft cosiness, honour English charm and prepare to make every guest’s stay special. Whether you’re sipping tea in a quiet alcove in our Library Bar, rummaging in local bookshops or taking some time to simply rest - we’re ideally situated just by Russell Square Gardens in the heart of literary Bloomsbury. Plus, We’re feeling extra proud because we've received a 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing us in the top 10% of hotels worldwide!

• Price: 447$ flex