Welcome to the Global Kidney Cancer Summit 2025 – the International Conference for Organisations Representing Patients with Kidney Cancer. We are thrilled the global kidney cancer community is coming together in Madrid, Spain to learn, share and connect!
The theme of this year’s Summit is Building Evidenced-Based Advocacy Skills. This reflects the evolution of patient organisations from being primarily focused on patient education to taking on the role of advocate.
Patient advocacy is needed across the health system. At an individual level, we work to empower patients to have their voice heard by their health team. At a systems level, we advocate for the experiences and insights of kidney cancer patients are a part of the discussions that shape kidney cancer treatment, care and policy.
We are excited to present an interactive event with internationally renowned patient advocacy leaders as guest presenters from within the world of kidney cancer and beyond. Throughout the three days we will explore ways to generate and disseminate the evidence needed to influence policy change. Through a combination of presentations and roundtable discussions, we anticipate an engaging and productive Summit.
Following the Summit, please check back here again for recordings of the presentations. They will be available for IKCC Partner Organisations to reference, as well as share with members of their teams, and continue capacity building in evidence-based advocacy across the Coalition.
Thank you for being here with us. Together we are stronger.
~ The Conference Steering Committee 2025