This dynamic, two-day symposium will spotlight the rapidly advancing field of HPV-associated head and neck cancer, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and trainees for a high-impact exchange of ideas. Designed to engage both newcomers and established experts, the program will pair clear, accessible overviews of foundational concepts with cutting-edge, state-of-the-field data. Speakers will highlight key discoveries, unresolved research gaps, and emerging opportunities across major subfields, creating a shared framework for learning and innovation. By bridging fundamentals with forward-looking science, this symposium aims to spark new perspectives, accelerate collaboration, and drive the next wave of progress in HPV and head and neck cancer research.

Agenda:

HEAD & NECK WORKSHOP 01: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND TRENDS: THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF HPV-ASSOCIATED HEAD AND NECK CANCER

HEAD & NECK WORKSHOP 02: BIOLOGY AND MECHANISMS: HOW OROPHARYNGEAL CANCER IS DISTINCT FROM CERVICAL CANCER

HEAD & NECK WORKSHOP 03: PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH

HEAD & NECK WORKSHOP 04: STAGING, TREATMENT, AND SURVIVORSHIP