Nevada Cancer Control Summit
Carpenters International Training Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
August 27, 2025
The Nevada Cancer Control Summit is a statewide conference featuring sessions on topics across the cancer continuum. It brings together physicians, nurses, advocates, survivors, administrators, and more to share cutting-edge information, update practitioners on the latest topics in cancer control, and strengthen the coalition to further cancer control efforts in Nevada.
The Summit offers continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, cancer registry professionals, and oftentimes credits for other specialty areas.
SUMMIT SUPPORT & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
Register Online as an Exhibitor
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Download the Packet and Form for Pay by Check
Please note, our exhibitor space is limited and we will sell out.
Those who have made payment on their commitment will receive priority.
Standard Support Options
Benefits | Platinum $6,000 | Gold $3,000 | Silver $2,000 |
Complimentary Summit Registrations | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Exhibit Space with 6’ Table* | Preferred Location | X | X |
Inclusion on Summit Website, Emails & Social Media | Logo** | Logo** | Name |
Acknowledgement in Summit Slide Show | Logo** | Name | Name |
Inclusion in Program Brochure | Logo** | Name | Name |
Post-Conference Attendee List^ | X | X | X |
Promotional Placement in Attendee Totes | X | X |
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Mentions Throughout Summit | X |
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*Locations will be assigned first come, first served based on date of exhibitor agreement. **Please note, due to continuing education rules, we are unable to place pharma company logos on most materials, however company names will be used at comparable size. ^Continuing education restrictions limit this to the names and organizations of those who opt to share.
Additional Support Opportunities
These options allow exhibitors to provide additional support to any of several activities and receive extra recognition. Each sponsorship level includes all Silver benefits, plus benefits noted below. To discuss additional options, contact Kristen@NevadaCancerCoalition.org or call 775-742-8164.
- Attendee Tote Sponsor: $3,500 1 Available
The Attendee Tote Sponsor receives their logo printed on all conference totes, distributed to attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.
- Breakfast and Break Sponsor: $2,5001 Available
Receive advance and on-site recognition as the sponsor of breakfast and all-day beverages.
- Poster and Networking Reception Sponsor: $2,5001 Available
Planned for 4:30-6 p.m., receive advance and on-site recognition as the sponsor of the reception.
Being an exhibitor or sponsor at the Nevada Cancer Control Summit gives your organization the opportunity to support cancer control in Nevada and education and networking for cancer control professionals throughout the state.
Based on past participation, we expect the attendees to reflect the following:
- 140-170 Attendees from across Nevada
- 35% oncology professionals including physicians, nurses, and administrators
- 10% cancer registry professionals
- 25% public health professionals
- 25% primary care professionals including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and care coordinators
2025 AGENDA
| Main Room | Breakout | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast and Exhibits | |
| 8-9 a.m. | Unfiltered: Honest Conversations About Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults A panel discussion with members from the Candlelighters Nevada Young Adult Advisory Council. | |
| 9:05-9:50 a.m. | Stretch Break From Strategy to Action: Putting Nevada’s Cancer Plan to Work Cari Herington and Kristen Hackbarth, NCC | |
| 9:50-10:10 a.m. | Break & Exhibits | |
| 10:10-11:10 a.m. | How to Talk About the New Stuff: The Latest in Prevention and Early Detection Hear from experts on how to answer patient questions about HPV self-collection, cancer detection blood tests, vaccine recommendations, alcohol risk, weight loss drugs, and more. | |
| 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Yes You Can! Motivational Interviewing for the Healthcare Team This workshop will help you encourage behavior change for prevention, early detection, and beyond. Mary Minten, PhD, MFT, CST-S, New Leaf Counseling and Consulting | |
| 12:15-1:15 p.m. | Lunch, Awards & Exhibits | |
| 1:15-2:15 p.m. | The Conversations Survivors Really Want to Have A discussion on death and dying, advance care planning, mental health, cognitive loss, fertility treatments and sexual health, and more. | Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers Dr. Sonal Shah, Associate Professor-in-Residence of Clinical Sciences, UNLV |
| 2:15-2:30 p.m. | Break & Exhibits | |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Breaking Barriers: Effectively Communicating the Importance of Lung Cancer Screening Learn how to identify candidates for lung cancer screening, cut stigma from the conversation, make a smooth referral, and ensuring it happens year after year. Dr. Vishisht Mehta, Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Center of Nevada/Comprehensive Cancer Centers | Recognizing the Signs of Cancer in Children and Adolescents Dr. Joseph Lasky, Medical Director, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation |
| 3:35-4:30 p.m. | Poster Session Presentations | |
| 4:30-6 p.m. | Networking Reception & Poster Session |
POSTER SESSION CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We are pleased to invite you to submit abstracts for posters for the 2025 Nevada Cancer Control Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event represents an opportunity to showcase projects and programs in cancer control, including evidence-based cancer prevention and screening initiatives, innovative cancer research and use of data, and unique programs for survivors.
Posters will be on display throughout the day of the conference and will be featured during the networking reception at the close of the day. Four posters will be selected for a 10-minute panel presentation during the conference.
Please include:
- Project/program name
- Organization
- List of author(s) and/or contact person(s)
- A brief summary of:
- Project goals
- Problem or issue addressed
- Target population
- Any project partners
- Study design, key activities and timelines
- Results
- Conclusion/lessons learned and opportunities for replication
Due date:April 15, 2025
Submit to: Kristen Hackbarth via email at kristen@nevadacancercoalition.org
Now in its 16th year, the Summit brings together healthcare professionals for a statewide conference combining continuing education, networking, and exhibits. The Summit features sessions covering topics ranging from best practices in prevention and early detection to advances in survivorship care, cancer data, and more.
Based on past participation, we expect about 150 attendees including physicians, nurses, administrators, public health professionals, care coordinators, and others working in cancer control.