Important Dates for Your Calendar
- 07 July 2025 – Start of Abstract Submission
- 30 September 2025 – Abstract Submission Deadline
- November 2025 – Notification of Abstract Acceptance
- 01. October 2025 – Start of Registration
- 16–17 April 2026 – PEOC × FORTEe 2026
Format
The congress will take place in-person only in Mainz, Germany. To ensure broader accessibility, recordings of selected sessions and presentations will be made available on-demand after the event.
Venue
The 3rd Pediatric Exercise Oncology Congress – PEOC × FORTEe – will be held at the Hyatt Regency Mainz, a modern conference venue located directly on the banks of the River Rhine. Combining contemporary architecture with historical elements, the hotel offers state-of-the-art facilities in an inspiring setting. Its central location provides easy access to Mainz’s old town, cultural landmarks, and transport connections.
Address:
Hyatt Regency Mainz
Templerstraße 6, 55116 Mainz, Germany
Transport to the Congress Venue
- From Mainz Central Station (Hauptbahnhof): The hotel is approximately 2.5 km away (10 minutes by taxi or public transport).
- From Frankfurt Airport (FRA): About 25 km / 25 min by car. Alternatively, take the S8 regional train to Mainz Central Station, then a short taxi or public-transport ride.
- Public Transport: Nearest light-rail: Mainz, am Gautor (4-min walk). Bus lines 54, 6, 660 and S8E serve nearby stops.
- Parking: 376-space underground garage (self-parking free; valet for a fee).
For detailed directions or assistance, please contact the hotel directly.
Accommodation
The official congress hotel for PEOC × FORTEe 2026 is the Hyatt Regency Mainz.
Delegates may book at a reduced rate under the keyword G-141S until 4 March 2026 by calling +49 6131 796 4937. Alternatively, rooms may be booked on the website hyattregencymainz.com using the group code G-141S.
Time
During April, Germany follows Central European Summer Time (CEST, GMT+02:00).
Language
The official language of PEOC × FORTEe 2026 is English.
Kinderkrebshilfe Mainz e.V. – Award for Young Investigators
To recognise emerging researchers in pediatric exercise oncology, the Kinderkrebshilfe Mainz e.V. – Award for Young Investigators will be granted during PEOC × FORTEe 2026:
- Eligibility: Presenters aged 35 or younger on 16 April 2026
- Categories: Best Oral Presentation & Best Poster Presentation
- Prize Money: Follow soon!
- How to Apply: Upload a one-page CV and statement of achievement with your abstract
https://www.kinderkrebshilfe-mainz.de/
Photography, Recording & Data Privacy
By registering, participants consent to photography, video-recording and live-streaming. Media may be used in congress publications, on the website, and social media. Personal data will be handled under GDPR. See our Terms and Conditions.
Remote presentations will not be accepted; in-person attendance is required.
Congress Contacts
Central Contact
PEOC × FORTEe
University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Childhood Cancer Center Mainz
Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
fortee@uni-mainz.de
Scientific & Content Enquiries
PD Dr. Sabine Kesting – Scientific Committee Lead
abstracts.peoc-fortee@activeoncokids.de