Mesothelioma Events Listing

Annual Events Supporting the Mesothelioma Community

• April 1 - 7 Global Asbestos Awareness Week
  Observed annually April 1 – 7, Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) seeks to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and its connection to related diseases like mesothelioma. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) leads this effort, advocating for a worldwide ban and support for affected individuals and their families.
• September 26 Mesothelioma Awareness Day
  Held each year on September 26, Mesothelioma Awareness Day encourages people to raise awareness by sharing stories, honoring those affected and educating others about the disease. It also offers an opportunity to connect with members of the mesothelioma community and support fundraisers that advance research and treatment efforts. September is nationally recognized as Mesothelioma Awareness Month.

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Events

• April 1 - 7 Global Asbestos Awareness Week
  Observed annually April 1 – 7, Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) seeks to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and its connection to related diseases like mesothelioma. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) leads this effort, advocating for a worldwide ban and support for affected individuals and their families.
• September 26 Mesothelioma Awareness Day
  Held each year on September 26, Mesothelioma Awareness Day encourages people to raise awareness by sharing stories, honoring those affected and educating others about the disease. It also offers an opportunity to connect with members of the mesothelioma community and support fundraisers that advance research and treatment efforts. September is nationally recognized as Mesothelioma Awareness Month.

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Conferences

• September 15 - 16 National Asbestos Litigation Conference Charleston, South Carolina, USA
  The National Asbestos Litigation Conference will take place from September 15 – 16, 2026, at the Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, SC. Hosted by Perrin Conferences, a company that offers specialized continuing legal education. This event is for legal professionals, insurers and asbestos litigation experts. The conference will discuss asbestos case law, trial procedures and emerging asbestos litigation trends.
• December 9 New York Asbestos Litigation Conference New York, New York, USA
  The New York Asbestos Litigation Conference will be held by Perrin Conferences at the New York City Bar Association on December 9, 2026, in New York City. Legal and insurance professionals along with industry leaders will join together for this annual conference to discuss the evolving landscape in asbestos New York asbestos litigation.

Lung Cancer Awareness Events/Conferences

• March 25 - 28 European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC 2026) Copenhagen, Denmark
  This year’s European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) will be hosted in Copenhagen with options for online access. International lung cancer experts will participate in the meeting, sharing their insights and working together to improve patient care. Session topics will include lung cancer detection and screenings, prevention and emerging therapies.

General Cancer Awareness Events/Conferences

• April 17 - 22 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 San Diego, California, USA
  The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will host its annual meeting in San Diego. The program brings together the cancer research community, scientists, patients, advocates and other healthcare professionals. Topics will cover a wide range, including population science, prevention, survivorship and advocacy.