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Leading innovation for better outcomes and performance in cancer care

09.05.2026 - 09.05.2026Milan, IT


The Leading innovation for better outcomes and performance in cancer care course is a free of charge, closed event for selected participants only.

APPLICATIONS OPENING SOON.

Description
This one-day course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, managers, and decision-makers with the strategic mindsets, practical tools, and leadership skills necessary to foster a culture of innovation, navigate organisational change, and implement measurable, value-driven improvements in cancer care delivery.
 
Learning objectives
• Enhance strategic thinking in cancer care, with a focus on systems leadership, value-based healthcare, and innovation ecosystems.
• Develop skills to lead change by creating an environment that fosters collaboration, adaptability, and risk-taking within oncology organisations.
• Explore real-world innovation challenges through case studies and international best practices in oncology innovation. 
• Understand and use metrics and KPIs to measure innovation impact, including patient outcomes, care integration, cost-effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.
 
 
The course is held entirely in English and fluency in English is necessary for admission. 

 
THE LEADING INNOVATION FOR BETTER OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE IN CANCER CARE COURSE IS FREE OF CHARGE. ATTENDANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY, WITH 40 PARTICIPANTS BEING SELECTED.

APPLICATIONS OPENING SOON.

Ideal candidate profile:
• Has a leadership and/or management role in the cancer care continuum
• Is preparing to take on initiatives, leadership responsibilities, and managerial roles
• Is fluent in English

The course is addressed to the following categories:
• Oncology clinicians and professionals
• Oncology nurses 
• Healthcare managers 
• HCPs
• Representatives of patients’ or advocate organisations 
• IT managers
• Industry representatives 
• Regulatory bodies 
• Policy makers and payers
 
How to apply
Interested participants should apply online providing a complete CV and, if applicable, a list of scientific publications. 

09 May

09:00Welcome and introduction: Overview of SDA Bocconi School of Management and the program objectives
Ferrara Lucia, IT - Trinchero Elisabetta, IT
09:30Creating a culture of change in cancer care: Strategies, tools, and experiences for fostering collaboration, innovation, and risk-taking
Ferrara Lucia, IT - Trinchero Elisabetta, IT
10:30Guest Speech: Real-world innovation challenge in oncology
11:00Coffee break and networking
11:30Hands-on group activity: Designing an innovation-ready organization: exploring barriers and enablers to cultural and structural transformation in cancer care
Ferrara Lucia, IT - Trinchero Elisabetta, IT
13:00Lunch and networking
14:00Measuring innovation impact: Key metrics and KPIs: patient outcomes, care integration, and cost-effectiveness
Ferrara Lucia, IT - Trinchero Elisabetta, IT
15:00Hands-on group activity: Performance and outcome measurement in innovation: applying metrics to real-world
Ferrara Lucia, IT - Trinchero Elisabetta, IT
16:00Coffee break and networking
16:30Plenary interactive discussion: Insights, reflections, and cross-group learnings
Ferrara Lucia, IT - Trinchero Elisabetta, IT
17:00Wrap-up and final reflections: Feedback, key takeaways, and concluding remarks
Ferrara Lucia, IT - Trinchero Elisabetta, IT
Ferrara Lucia
Associate Professor of Practice in Healthcare Management at SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy
Trinchero Elisabetta
Associate Professor of Practice in Public Management at SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy
The course is a closed event for selected participants only. It will be held in english and translation will not be provided.
 
Organising secretariat
Sharing Progress in Cancer Care
Via Vincenzo Vela, 6
6500 Bellinzona – Switzerland
Tel: +41 91 820 09 68

Martina Radice
 
Annalisa Musco
 
Practicalities
Selected participants will benefit from access to the course and its educational materials, as well as meals according to the programme.
It will be held on Saturday 09 May 2026 from 09:00 to 17:30. Arriving late for the start or leaving early at the end are not acceptable.
Course venue: Campus Bocconi, Via Roberto Sarfatti, 10, 20136 Milan, Italy.
Travel expenses and hotel booking should be organised and paid by the participant.
 
Accreditation
Participants will be issued a certificate of attendance at the end of the event by completing the evaluation questionnaire (minimum attendance 100% of in-person event).
Application for CME recognition will be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).  
EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA).