The St. Jude–VIVA Forum in Paediatric Oncology (SJVF) is a pioneering collaboration between St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer. Since its inception, the Forum has grown into a comprehensive platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration among paediatric oncology professionals across Asia.

The Main Forum brings together leading minds for three days of keynote lectures and interactive discussions, covering a broad spectrum of topics and depths of practice. Over the years, SJVF has expanded to include subspecialty meetings such as the St. Jude–VIVA Paediatric Surgical Oncology Symposium, VIVA–Asia Blood and Marrow Transplant Spring School, VIVA–Asia Learning Exchange, and the VIVA–Asia Nursing Symposium. These gatherings have united global and regional experts to bridge gaps between developed and developing countries, strengthen clinical and research collaborations, and build enduring networks across the paediatric oncology community.

In 2026, we are delighted to mark a very special milestone: the 20th St. Jude–VIVA Forum, taking place from 6 to 8 March 2026. For two decades, SJVF has served as a beacon of collaboration, education, and hope — and this landmark edition will continue the tradition of excellence. Distinguished international experts will lead sessions on both liquid and solid tumours, with a particular focus on the latest advances in immunotherapy, transplantation, and precision medicine.

Venue: SingHealth Academia, Singapore (TBC)
Date: Friday – Sunday, 6–8 March 2026

The Forum promises not only to be a rich learning experience, but also a celebration of 20 years of shared progress in paediatric oncology. Participants can look forward to unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and networking with scientists, doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals from around the world.

As we look back with pride and forward with determination, our mission remains constant: to provide better care, to improve survival, and to ensure that every child with cancer has the chance of a full and meaningful life, regardless of geography or circumstance.

We warmly invite you to join us at the 20th St. Jude–VIVA Forum, where together we will celebrate two decades of impact and chart the way ahead — working towards a world where no child dies in the dawn of life.