16th International Conference of Contemporary Oncology combines through a hybrid formula the return of the live meeting with technology. The motto of the conference is “New strategies, new technologies, new horizons in oncology”. Both the formula and the substantive content indicate the accelerated development of science - basic research, as well as the practice /immunooncology with the use of increasingly advanced technologies. New strategies, innovations, the search for the best solutions are present in both basic research: molecular biology, genetics and therapies, breaking down barriers, finding new drugs and finding more effective forms of cancer treatment and prevention. We encourage you to share the latest research, industrial and clinical developments. This year's conference takes place in a special semester for Poland - the presidency of the Council of the European Union - during which issues of health security in the broadest sense will be addressed. There will also be another evaluation of the European Union's European Cancer Plan, which is being implemented in 2025, enabling a whole spectrum of activities: research, prevention, treatment, systems, and is part of the developing European Health Union. What is more, this year is important because of the emerging new strategic guidelines and the EU's multi-annual budget. The conference therefore provides a forum for exchange, discussion and inspiration for researchers, clinicians and policy-makers proposing solutions based on research findings. As part of this year’s International Conference of Contemporary Oncology, we invite you to join a workshop entitled "Together for Oncology Innovation: From Lab to Clinic" focused on fostering effective collaboration between scientists conducting basic research and clinicians. It is organized and moderated by the Polish Association of University Knowledge Transfer Companies and the Polish Association of Centers for Technology Transfer.