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.

This event is for Healthcare Professionals only (HCPs).

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!