IASLC’s annual World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) is the world’s largest international gathering of clinicians, researchers, nurses, scientists, and advocates in the field of thoracic malignancies. With delegates from more than 100 countries attending, WCLC provides the ideal forum to discover and discuss the latest findings in lung cancer and thoracic malignancies, and how they impact daily practice.

The WCLC is the premier annual IASLC event for members and non-members to foster collaboration, offers the ideal stage to share/present research findings, and creates the perfect forum for generations to connect and meet with peers focused on thoracic malignancies across disciplines.

Every year WCLC delivers an exciting and practice-changing program with wide-ranging and multidisciplinary content. In addition to traditional abstract presentations and lectures by world-renowned invited speakers, WCLC offers interactive sessions, hands on workshops as well as several sessions specifically dedicated to nurses, patients, and advocates.

The IASLC evaluates and selects Conference Co-Chairs who are active members of the IASLC and who reside in the region where the World Conference will be held. The application must identify a multidisciplinary team of four (4) Co-Chairs. To reflect IASLC’s commitment to diversity and high standards of educational quality, please utilize the guidelines below when forming your proposed team.  

Co-Chair Composition

• Diversity:
  • Gender (minimum 25% female or male with an equal distribution preferable)
  • Specialty (minimum of 3 different specialties)
  • Regional/country representation (please select members from more than one country in North America; ideally this would include a representative from host location)

• Expertise and experience:
  • Proven relevant national or international collaboration and knowledgeable about fellow colleagues around the world (optimal)
  • Experience contributing to and planning international meetings as part of IASLC or other scientific associations/organizations (preferred)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills within IASLC and/or other organizations (PLEASE NOTE: Current IASLC Board members are ineligible to apply)
• Dedication and collaboration: 
  • Commitment to participate in weekly planning calls and complete work in a timely manner, at times with aggressive timelines
  • Ability to work effectively in a group setting and collaborate effectively

The primary role of Conference Co-Chairs, along with the International Scientific Program Committee (aka Program Track Committees) is to develop a high quality and high impact scientific program. To achieve this, Co-Chairs will work closely with members of the IASLC staff, relevant IASLC Committees, Board of Directors, and the WCLC Professional Conference Organizer (PCO).

The Co-Chairs are the primary thought leaders for scientific program development and play a major role in developing the scientific and education curriculum of the meeting. They are also responsible for guiding the scientific rigor of the conference and for ensuring that the meeting aligns with and promotes IASLC’s mission.

Additionally, they will:   

• Participate in regular weekly calls with IASLC and the PCO to discuss ongoing program development and other Conference related matters. 
• Serve as ambassadors, along with IASLC leadership and staff, to bring the highest quality and high-impact abstracts and scientific presentations to WCLC. 
• In conjunction with the IASLC leadership and staff, propose members for the International Scientific Program Committee (also referred to as: Program Track Committees). 
• In partnership with the IASLC’s relevant committees and leadership, provide recommendations to the IASLC leadership for the invited speaker and abstract program, based on the proposals received from the Program Track Committees. 
• Support the abstract track and program development and liaise with the IASLC leadership, staff and relevant IASLC committees to propose the full scientific program after the abstract scheduling meeting. 
• Lead planning efforts, with support from IASLC leadership, for special sessions at WCLC, such as the Opening Plenary, Closing Luncheon, hands-on workshops, and other special topics.
• Provide complete disclosures and agree to participate in conflict mitigation measures related to CME.
• Assist with the disclosure review of the Program Track Committee Chairs and Members. 
• Assist with the review of any CME related materials as necessary. 
• Propose abstract reviewers that may be needed beyond the Program Track Committee members.

To apply:

• Prepare for your submission by reviewing all required information for your application. Please note: you must have four (4) chairs identified in order to submit. Applications must include the following information for each applicant:
  • Name, Organization/Institution, Country, Phone, Email, Specialty, IASLC Membership status, Gender, Career Stage, Specialty/Discipline, positions currently held and/or involvement with other organizations or societies. 
  • Upload a biography, headshot, and disclosure form for each application. (Download the blank disclosure form.)
  • Application Summary for submission planning 
• CLICK HERE to access the application form. (opens in new tab)
• When prompted to log in, use your IASLC Member Portal credentials.
  • If you do not know your credentials, click on the "Reset your Password" link to recover your username and/or reset your password. If you are still unable to login, please email membership@iaslc.org. 
• Once you have successfully logged in, you will be able to begin work on your application. You may save your application at any time and return to the system at a later date to continue your work. 
• Applications must be submitted by 23:59 MDT on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. 

The timeline detailed below is the tentative WCLC 2027 Program Planning timeline and is subject to change. 

Co-Chairs: Approximately 10 hours per month; up to 20 hours in the months of April - June 2026 (finalize invited speaker program) and April - May 2027 (finalize abstract program).Participation in abstract scheduling meeting for 2 days in May 2027 in Denver, Colorado, USA.