The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota is proud to offer virtual attendance to the 7th Annual Global Cancer Consortium Conference, and we’re excited to offer virtual attendees the same experience you would receive in-person, plus some exclusive extras.
Both the virtual and the in-person conference will be held on the same dates and times: June 12-13, 2026; 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All times are in Central Daylight Time (CDT) (UTC-5)
Registration and Costs
Ready to attend the conference virtually? Make sure you’re registered for the conference.
Virtual Costs and Ticket Types:
Virtual Attendance
The virtual portion of the 7th Annual Global Cancer Consortium Conference will take place over Zoom. We recommend creating an account and downloading Zoom before the conference to ensure you are able to connect. Accounts are free.
All virtual attendees will receive the Conference Link by June 5, 2026.
When logging in to the Conference, you will be asked to provide your email address to authenticate your attendance. Please use the same email you used to register.
Please know the conference will be held in the United States and uses Central Daylight Time (UTC-5). Plan accordingly as the conference will not be recorded and will only be available live.
Virtual Program, Connections, and More
Just because you won’t be at the Conference in-person doesn’t mean you won’t get the same program experience. We’re all set to offer virtual attendees the chance to engage and connect with each other in special breakout rooms and sessions during registration, breaks, lunch, and receptions. There may also be a special guest or two who stops by the virtual session.
We haven’t forgotten about the panel discussions or poster abstract session, and you shouldn’t either because we’ll have posters, contact information, and the chance for you to ask questions and engage with keynotes, speakers, and presenters throughout the conference.
Virtual attendees will also have an exclusive host who will be your guide throughout the Conference and make sure you have everything you need to be energized and inspired by the talks, discussions, and connections.
Meet Your Host
James (Jim) Trelstad Porter currently serves as the Employee Engagement & Immigration Manager at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota. Jim has worked in the field of global education for 30 years, holding positions based in Washington D.C.; Cuernavaca, Mexico; and Minneapolis. Jim’s primary focuses are immigration advising, global partnership management, strategic planning, organizational inclusive excellence, experiential education pedagogy, and intercultural leadership development.
An active member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and a former chair of Minnesota International Educators, Jim holds an M.A. in Latin American Studies from The American University in Washington, D.C., and a B.A. in International Relations/Spanish/Religion from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jim is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and a Qualified Facilitator (QF) of the Global Competence Certificate, as well as a certified state and federal court interpreter in Spanish and English.
We look forward to virtually welcoming you to the conference and The Hormel Institute. If you still have questions, email [email protected].
