Event Overview:

SSO 2018 will feature an education program that covers, research developments, clinical trials, new technology, and future trends in cancer care. Much of what you’ll learn you’ll be able to immediately integrate into your treatment of patients with solid tumor cancers.

• Gain advanced knowledge, expanding your insight and exposure to the newest ideas through a multitude of presentations and workshops, and apply much of what you learn at SSO 2018 to your own clinical work once you return home.
• Discover the "best-of-the-best" selected abstracts, presented by their authors during two plenary sessions.
• Be inspired by more than 400 compelling and thought-provoking posters, along with late-breaking videos showcased in the Exhibit Hall.

Be at the Center of Change in Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncology is experiencing an exciting evolution and the ways in which we treat cancer are changing. How we approach these changes creates new opportunities - and new questions. SSO 2018 will focus on the treatments of tomorrow that can be applied to today’s surgical patients with solid tumor cancers while fostering compelling conversations among our community. But the conversation isn’t complete without you! Join us for the SSO Annual Cancer Symposium and be among fellow surgical oncology pioneers and leaders. Along with outstanding networking, you will experience an education program that is unique in its ability to cover a broad range of important, timely and in-depth topics in one exceptional setting.

Engage with esteemed colleagues.

Join the brightest minds in surgical oncology from all around the world, including more than 1,500 surgical oncologists and oncology health care professionals.

Gain advanced knowledge, expanding your insight and exposure to the newest ideas through a multitude of presentations and workshops, many led by internationally recognized experts.

Connect and collaborate with old friends and new as you network between sessions, during scheduled symposium activities, and at lively informal gatherings throughout the event.

Learn from two Plenary Sessions, providing you with knowledge that will inspire and invigorate you, given by authors of the “best-of-the-best” selected abstracts.

Be inspired by more than 350 compelling and thought-provoking poster sessions, along with late-breaking videos showcased in the Exhibit Hall.

Experience first-hand interaction with the latest, most advanced medical equipment, services, and solutions for surgical oncologists – exhibited by the leading companies in surgical oncology and the treatment of solid tumor cancers.

Today's Leaders
SSO 2018 expects to welcome 1,800+ total attendees, comprised of both academic and community practitioners and health care professionals from all surgical oncology specialties, treating all disease sites, including:
    Breast
    Colorectal
    Endocrine
    Gastrointestinal
    Head and Neck
    Liver and Pancreas
    Melanoma
    Sarcoma
Tomorrow's Innovation

SSO 2018 makes it convenient for attendees to explore a wide range of services and solutions via our top-tier exhibition. See the latest ideas that medical device, equipment, and technology exhibitors have to offer along with pharmaceutical companies – all created to enhance the practice of the surgical oncologist.

Exhibitor Information:

SSO 2018 will host the most distinguished and influential cancer surgeons and other oncology health care professionals from around the world in Chicago, Illinois from March 21-24, 2018. The SSO Annual Cancer Symposium provides an outstanding opportunity to engage with 1,800+ attendees who are among your target audience and eager to experience first-hand interaction with the latest, most advanced medical equipment, services, and solutions. 

Top Reasons to Exhibit

• Connect with an international group of surgical oncologists, holding primary responsibility for establishing the diagnosis and staging of cancer who use the products and services your company provides.
• Capitalize on an intimate opportunity to engage with influential surgeons, with a rare physician to exhibiting company ratio of 19 to 1.
• Reach physicians early in their careers and new to the profession. More than 30% of attendees are Fellows and Residents.
• Benefit from over six dedicated exhibit hours within the overall agenda and all food and break functions scheduled in the Exhibit Hall.
• Gain access to 1,800 surgical oncologists and oncology health care professionals outside of the practice setting.
• Strengthen your existing connections and expand your sales pipeline.

Attendees will be looking for exhibitors from:

• Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies
• Medical Device Companies
• Medical Equipment Providers
• Surgical Technology Companies
• Medical Recruiters
• Biopsy Product Providers
• Laparoscopic and/or Robotic Device Companies
• Information Technology Companies
• Diagnostics/Testing Companies

Top Products to Top Surgeons

SSO 2018 Annual Cancer Symposium will host the most distinguished and influential surgical oncologists from around the world. The symposium is an opportunity to engage with more than 1,500 professionals who prescribe and/or influence the systemic drugs, hormones, and biological agents in both neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings.

Top Reasons to Exhibit

Connect with an international group of surgical oncologists, holding primary responsibility for establishing the diagnosis and staging of cancer who use the products and services your company provides.

Capitalize on an intimate opportunity to engage with influential surgeons, with a rare physician to exhibiting company ratio of 19 to 1.

Reach physicians early in their careers and new to the profession. More than 30% of attendees are Fellows and Residents.

Benefit from over six dedicated exhibit hours within the overall agenda and all food and break functions scheduled in the Exhibit Hall.

Gain access to 1,500+ surgical oncologists and oncology health care professionals outside of the practice setting.

Strengthen your existing connections and expand your sales pipeline.

Attendees will be looking for exhibitors from:

    Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies
    Medical Device Companies
    Medical Equipment Providers
    Surgical Technology Companies
    Medical Recruiters
    Biopsy Product Providers
    Laparoscopic and/or Robotic Device Companies
    Information Technology Companies
    Diagnostics/Testing Companies

In addition to the two days of exhibits with over six dedicated hours, attendees will have the chance to participate in:

Passport Game - Attendees will circulate throughout the exhibit hall, securing stamps from exhibitors to enter a prize drawing.

Fellows Lounge - Giving Fellows yet another reason to visit the exhibit hall and enjoy a private area to share ideas, discuss best practices, and take a few moments for themselves.

Exhibit Hall Theater - Programming will include SSO late breaking videos, highlighted poster abstract presentations and exhibitor presentations/product theaters.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to connect with the top minds in surgical oncology and introduce your products and services.

Reserve your SSO 2018 exhibit space today to be a part of the leading international scientific event for surgical oncologists!

About SSO:

Founded in 1940 as the James Ewing Society, the Society of Surgical Oncology celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2015. SSO is the premier organization for surgeons and health care providers dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and treatment of cancer. The Society's focus on all solid-tumor disease sites is reflected in its Annual Cancer Symposium, monthly scientific journal (Annals of Surgical Oncology), education initiatives, and committee structure.