Welcome to the British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists


BAHNO Annual Scientific Meeting, the only truly multidisciplinary conference for professionals involved in the study and treatment of head and neck cancer.

We are pleased to confirm that #BAHNO2026 will take place on Friday 15th May at The Business Design Centre, London.

The theme of the 2026 conference is Innovations in Head and Neck Oncology.

What to expect:

  • An update on the use of peri-operative immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer
  • The Blair Hesketh Lecture 
  • Multi-disciplinary session for nursing and allied health professionals in head and neck cancer, including management of the catastrophic bleed, tracheostomy weaning and re-feeding syndrome
  • An interactive panel discussion with the Liverpool MDT discussing real-world challenging cases
  • A dedicated session focusing on career development, covering interviews, consultant jobs, shared decision making and consent – not to be missed for trainees!
  • The BAHNO Debate!
  • An update on the management of thyroid cancer, including the use of AI, trans-oral approaches and an update on non-surgical treatments
  • The best presentations from research in the UK in our Free Papers and Poster sessions, with increased exposure for top scoring poster presentations with our new format
  • Updates on contemporary trials, including TORPEDO
  • Meet exhibitors and get the most up-to-date information on new products and innovative technology.
  • Join us at the end of the conference for our networking event to connect with colleagues and meet new collaborators.

We look forward to seeing you in London in May!