Ahead of Cancer: National Launch Event

Help make inherited cancer prevention a national priority

Inherited Cancers Australia invites you to the national launch of Ahead of Cancer, a platform for inherited cancer prevention and earlier detection.

We have growing opportunities to identify inherited cancer risk. Turning that knowledge into better outcomes for families takes policy commitment, investment, accessible services and support.

Led by ICA, Ahead of Cancer aims to ensure people with inherited cancer risk are prioritised in Australia’s cancer policies and planning.

Join us in Canberra as we bring together community, government, industry and the health sector to launch the platform and build support for what comes next.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Time: 6:30–8:30 pm | Formal proceedings from 7:00 pm

Venue: Hotel Realm, Canberra

Tickets: $300 per person, including a two-course dinner and drink on arrival

What to expect

Hear the vision for Ahead of Cancer and explore what it will take to help more families benefit from inherited cancer prevention and earlier detection.

• Introducing Ahead of Cancer: ICA CEO Sarah Powell will explain the platform’s ambition, the change it aims to achieve and opportunities to support this work.
• Perspectives from government, cancer leadership and lived experience: MC Emma Macdonald OAM will lead a panel discussion about the opportunities for prevention and earlier detection, and the gaps that need to be addressed.
• Audience questions and connection: Put your questions to the panel and meet people whose experiences, expertise and support can help advance this work.

Join us from 6:30 pm for a welcome drink and time to meet other guests. Formal proceedings begin at 7:00 pm, with further time to connect after the discussion. The evening concludes at 8:30 pm.

Meet your speakers

Joe Roff

Former Wallaby and Brumbies player

Panellist, sharing his family’s experience of inherited cancer

Please join us

Whether inherited cancer risk affects your family, informs your work or is a cause you want to support, you are welcome to attend.

Be part of the launch and help build the support needed to make inherited cancer prevention a national priority.

Dress code: Business Casual

Bookings close: Sunday 18 Oct 2026

If you have received a personal invitation from ICA or an event partner, please follow the RSVP instructions in your invitation.

For event and accessibility enquiries, contact Charlie at charlie@inheritedcancer.org.au.

For partnership or media enquiries, contact Sarah at sarah@inheritedcancers.org.au.