The 8th Annual Conference of the Society of Oncologic Imaging, India (SOIICON 2026), was recently held in Bengaluru, bringing together more than 450 delegates from across India and abroad to discuss advances in cancer imaging, early detection, image-guided interventions and artificial intelligence.
The conference featured dedicated advanced hands-on workshops, scientific sessions on PET/CT, radiomics, AI and machine learning, breast and lung cancer imaging, neuro-oncology, head and neck cancers and other areas of oncologic imaging. Hands-on workshops provided participants with practical exposure to cross-sectional imaging and image-guided interventions, including biopsy, drainage, breast interventions and ablation techniques. The meeting featured renowned national and international faculty, with leading experts sharing their experience in oncologic imaging. The conference was organized under the leadership of Dr. Sudhir Kale, Organizing Chairman; Dr. Shivakumar Swamy, Organizing Secretary; Dr. Pankaj Sharma, President, SOII; and Dr. Umesh Krishnamurthy, Chief Patron, with participation from several senior radiologists and experts from across India and abroad.
Dr. C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South, graced the first day of the conference and highlighted the importance of advances in medical imaging and technology in cancer diagnosis and management, along with the need to strengthen awareness around prevention and early detection.
The second day also saw a cancer awareness walkathon, led by Dr. Manthar Gowda, MLA, Madikeri, and a radiologist, with around 150 delegates participating. The initiative focused on cancer prevention, screening, early detection and timely access to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Sudhir Kale, Organising Chairman and Lead Consultant – Radiology– Aster CMI Hospital, said, “SOIICON 2026 provided an opportunity for radiologists and specialists to come together and discuss the rapidly evolving field of oncologic imaging. The discussions around advanced imaging, current updates on international guidelines in onco-radiology reporting and image-guided interventions highlighted the importance of keeping pace with technological developments while maintaining a strong focus on early detection, multidisciplinary tumour board meeting and patient care.”
The conference also featured an oncologic imaging quiz, resident quiz, scientific paper and poster presentations, and discussions on the need for a cancer imaging registry in India.