ESO College Convention
ESO College Convention
ESO College Convention 202
Budapest, Hungary
29–31 August 2025
The ESO College is proud to host its first-ever College Convention, a unique event designed to bring together ESO students, alumni, and faculty from across Europe and beyond.
Whether you want to reconnect with peers from past ESO events, expand your professional network, or gain fresh insights into your oncology career, this Convention offers the perfect space to do so — all while celebrating the spirit of the ESO community.
What to Expect
- Networking sessions to meet peers, mentors and leaders from across the oncology field
- Roundtable discussion on the power of networking in oncology, featuring personal stories and expert tips
- Interactive advice clinics to support your career planning and development
- OncoQuiz – a friendly, team-based competition to test your oncology knowledge
- Engaging discussions, workshops and community-building activities
- Plenty of fun and social moments to strengthen connections
Participants Directory
Ahead of the Convention, participants will receive a digital directory of attendees to help them connect, identify shared interests, and start building relationships even before arriving in Budapest.Language
The official language of the Convention is English. No translation services will be provided.
Venue
National Institute of Oncology
Ráth György u. 7-9, 1122, Budapest, Hungary
Participation
Attendance is limited to 100 participants, with registration open on a first come, first served basis.
Only members of the ESO College are eligible to register.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is of €50 and includes:
- Access to all Convention sessions and activities
- Participants Directory
- 2 nights' accommodation at the Mercure Budapest Castle Hill Hotel (Check-in: 29 August | Check-out: 31 August)
- Meals according to the programme (including dinner cruise)
- Access to optional activities (advance reservation required)
Travel costs are not covered and must be arranged independently.
Accompanying persons are not permitted.
The registration fee is non-refundable.
Optional Activities (Reservation Required)
- Friday, 29 August
Welcome Drink & Aperitivo – 19:30–21:30 at the Convention hotel - Saturday, 30 August
Early Morning Walking Tour – 7:00–8:00 to Fisherman’s Bastion with local guide (limited spots)
Dinner Cruise on the Danube – Group dinner with scenic city views - Sunday, 31 August
Special Session: The Role of Media in Oncology
Hosted by OncoDaily & CancerWorld | 09:00–11:00 at the Convention hotel
Insurance
ESO does not assume responsibility for accidents, losses, or damages during the event.
Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own personal and travel insurance.
Contacts - Organising Secretariat
Corinne Hall - chall@eso.net
Dolores Knupfer - dknupfer@eso.net
Event Registration (hotel lobby)
Welcome aperitif (hotel)
Opening remarks (Eckhardt Room)
Welcome and introduction
Roundtable: Building connections, advancing careers: The role of networking in oncology
- The importance of networking for oncology professional
- How mentors and collaborators influence research and clinical opportunities
- How to make the best out of attending oncology conferences
- The role of social media in creating professional connections
- Overcoming networking challenges
- Examples of successful collaborations through networking
Coffee break
Introduction of the National Institute of Oncology
Hospital-led activity in groups
Lunch
Parallell workshops
How to be head of a department (Surgical Refractory Room)
Doing a fellowship abroad (Mirror Hall)
Getting into research (Surgical Hall)
How to select and benefit from a mentorship (Library Room)
Transitioning from clinician to educator (Board Room)
Parallel workshop (Change groups)
How to be head of a department (Surgical Refractory Room)
Doing a fellowship abroad (Mirror Hall)
Getting into research (Surgical Hall)
How to select and benefit from a mentorship (Library Room)
Transitioning from clinician to educator (Board Room)
Change groups + Coffee Break
Parallel workshops
How to be head of a department (Surgical Refractory Room)
Doing a fellowship abroad (Mirror Hall)
Getting into research (Surgical Hall)
How to select and benefit from a mentorship (Library Room)
Transitioning from clinician to educator (Board Room)
OncoQuiz: Test Your Cancer Knowledge! (Eckhardt Room)
Dinner on the Danube - meet in hotel lobby at 19:15
Early bird walking tour (optional activity - meet in hotel lobby at 06:45)
The role of media in oncology: hosted by Oncodaily & CancerWorld (Hotel - Krisztina Room)
Alberto Costa
European School of Oncology, CEO, Milano, IT
Alexandru Eniu
Genolier Cancer Center, Clinique de Genolier, Medical Oncology Dpt., Genolier, CH
Anastasia Constantinidou
Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre and Medical School University of Cyprus, Dept. of Oncology, Nicosia, CY
Assia Konsoulova
National Cancer Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sofia, BG
Caroline Lark
Talent for Growth Ltd, ., Tavistock, Devon, UK
Eduard Alexandru Bonci
Champalimaud Research and Clinical Centre, Breast Unit, Lisbon, PT
Gevorg Tamamyan
Yerevan State Medical University, Dept. of Oncology, Yerevan, AM
Magdolna Dank
National Institute of Oncology, ., Budapest, HU
Matteo Lambertini
Policlinico San Martino Hospital – University of Genoa, Medical Oncology Department, U.O.C. Clinica di Oncologia Medica, Genoa, IT
Milos Grujic
University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Radiation Oncology Dept., Kragujevac, RS
Nicola Fusco
IRCCS European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Division of Pathology, Milan, IT
Panagiotis Vlachostergios
Iaso Thessalias General Hospital, Medical Oncology Dpt., Larissa, GR
Peter Nagy
National Institute of Oncology, Dept. of Molecular Immunology and Toxicology, Budapest, HU
Riccardo A. Audisio
Institute of Clinical Sciences - Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Dept. of Surgery, Göteborg, SE
Silvia Brotea-mosoiu
Oncology Institute of Bucharest, Medical Oncology Dept., Bucharest, RO
Simona Volovat
Institute of Regional Oncology Iasi, Oncology Dept., Iasi, RO
Registration
Participation is limited to 100 ESO College members, admitted on a first come, first served basis.
How to Register
To secure your spot, complete the online registration (link available at the top of this page).
During registration, you will be asked to:
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Verify your professional details — these will appear in the Participants Directory
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Choose the optional activities you’d like to attend
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Select up to 3 workshops
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Provide the personal information and photo you'd like included in the Directory
Once your registration is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions for the registration fee.
By registering, you agree to share your details with other attendees for networking purposes via the Participants Directory.
