3rd Annual SCHEQ Lung Cancer Interventions Summit October 24-25, 2025 in Chicago, IL

Overview

SCHEQ invites you to the 2025 Lung Cancer Interventions Summit on October 24-25 in Chicago. This vital gathering focuses on breaking down barriers in lung cancer care. From prevention to survivorship, we’ll explore strategies to create more equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, and support—especially for underserved communities. Join leading experts, advocates, and changemakers as we work together to advance health equity in lung cancer care. Stay tuned for more details!

See our 2024 Lung Cancer Interventions Summit Impact Report here.

Organizers

This event has been organized by a diverse group of stakeholders, which includes patients, caregivers, community-based organizations, health equity experts, public health leaders, nurses, and STEM leaders from across the country. All members are well-versed in health equity, patient advocacy, and community engagement.

Key Learning Objectives of the Summit

1. Identify key barriers to lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment, and evaluate multi-level solutions including healthcare policy, hospital system interventions, and tobacco control efforts.
2. Examine the role of patient and caregiver experiences in shaping lung cancer care.
3. Analyze recent advancements in lung cancer screening, early detection, biomarker development, and therapeutic strategies, including innovations in small cell lung cancer and clinical trial access.
4. Evaluate the impact of environmental and social determinants of health, including tobacco use and community-specific factors, on lung cancer incidence and outcomes.
5. Explore the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in improving lung cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.
6. Discuss the importance of translational research and mentorship programs in addressing knowledge gaps and increasing workforce diversity within the lung cancer care continuum.
7. Design strategies for effective community engagement, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance lung cancer awareness, prevention, and care delivery.

Audience

This event is designed for a diverse audience, including patients, caregivers, survivors, patient advocates, community groups, students, fellows, researchers, policy experts, government representatives, pharmaceutical and diagnostics professionals, nurses, AI specialists, hospital systems, physicians, surgeons, oncologists, insurers, and payors.

The agenda will cover the entire lung cancer care continuum through a dynamic mix of panel discussions, presentations, roundtables, and breakout sessions—each driving actionable insights that will shape future webinars. Scholars and nonprofits will also have the opportunity to present posters, fostering knowledge-sharing within the broader community. Ample breaks and networking sessions will ensure participants can connect, collaborate, and build meaningful partnerships.

Sponsorships Now Being Accepted. Contact sponsorships@scheq.org for more information.