Adaptive
Radiotherapy (ART)
Course 2026
An immersive educational course designed for radiation oncology professionals seeking practical, multidisciplinary training in the principles, workflows, implementation, and future directions of adaptive radiotherapy.
- October 15–17, 2026
- Toronto, Canada
The Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) Course is a specialized educational program hosted at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading centres for cancer treatment, research, and innovation.
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of adaptive radiotherapy principles, clinical workflows, implementation strategies, and emerging technologies shaping personalized radiation treatment.
Participants will engage in interactive lectures, case-based discussions, contouring and planning demonstrations, workflow simulations, and multidisciplinary sessions led by expert faculty in radiation oncology, medical physics, radiation therapy, and imaging sciences.
Through exposure to real-world clinical applications and implementation experiences, attendees will gain practical insight into the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating ART into routine clinical practice.
Why Attend
Attending the ART Course provides participants with the opportunity to:
Gain practical insight
into adaptive radiotherapy workflows within a high-volume academic cancer centre
Learn directly
from clinical leaders actively implementing ART in routine practice
Explore treatment
adaptation strategies across disease sites and technologies
Strengthen understanding
of image guidance, contouring, treatment planning, and online decision-making
Participate in multidisciplinary discussions involving radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, and imaging experts
Explore future directions
including automation, artificial intelligence, and workflow optimization in adaptive radiotherapy
Program Highlights
Adaptive Radiotherapy Foundations
- Principles of adaptive radiotherapy
- Clinical rationale and patient selection
- Online and offline adaptation workflows
- Quality assurance and safety considerations
Clinical Implementation
- Program development and implementation strategies
- Workflow optimization in busy clinical environments
- Operational and staffing considerations
- Multidisciplinary team roles in ART delivery
Disease Site Applications
- Cone-beam CT-guided adaptation
- MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy
- Image registration and contour propagation
- Treatment planning and dosimetric adaptation
Future Directions
- Artificial intelligence in adaptive radiotherapy
- Automation and decision support tools
- Research and innovation in ART
Technology & Imaging
- Cone-beam CT-guided adaptation
- MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy
- Image registration and contour propagation
- Treatment planning and dosimetric adaptation
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Radiation oncologists
- Radiation therapists
- Medical physicists
- Dosimetrists
- Radiation oncology trainees and fellows
Clinical leaders involved in implementing adaptive radiotherapy programsThe course is appropriate for both professionals beginning their ART journey and centres seeking to expand or optimize existing adaptive radiotherapy programs.
Participants should have an interest in image-guided radiotherapy, advanced treatment planning, and precision radiation oncology.
Learning Program Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the clinical principles and rationale underlying adaptive radiotherapy
• Explain online and offline ART workflows and implementation considerations
• Discuss quality assurance, safety, and operational challenges in adaptive treatment delivery
• Evaluate image guidance strategies and contour adaptation approaches
• Compare adaptive radiotherapy approaches across disease sites and technologies
• Recognize the evolving role of automation and artificial intelligence in adaptive treatment planning and delivery
• Apply practical considerations for implementing or expanding an ART program within their institution
- Describe the clinical principles and rationale underlying adaptive radiotherapy
- Explain online and offline ART workflows and implementation considerations
Learning Program Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the clinical principles and rationale underlying adaptive radiotherapy
• Explain online and offline ART workflows and implementation considerations
• Discuss quality assurance, safety, and operational challenges in adaptive treatment delivery
• Evaluate image guidance strategies and contour adaptation approaches
• Compare adaptive radiotherapy approaches across disease sites and technologies
• Recognize the evolving role of automation and artificial intelligence in adaptive treatment planning and delivery
• Apply practical considerations for implementing or expanding an ART program within their institution
How long is the course?
The ART Course runs for 3 days, from October 15–17, 2026.
Who should attend this course?
The course is designed for radiation oncology professionals interested in learning about adaptive radiotherapy implementation, workflows, and clinical applications.
Will there be hands-on or case-based learning?
Yes. The course will include interactive discussions, demonstrations, and practical case-based sessions.
Is this course open to international participants?
Yes. Registrations are welcome from participants across Canada and internationally.
Are travel costs covered?
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
Will continuing education credits be offered?
Information regarding continuing professional development/continuing education credits will be shared once available.
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Travel & Accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation.
The course takes place at:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto is an internationally connected city with excellent public transportation, diverse accommodations, and easy access from major airports.Suggested hotel options and travel guidance will be provided to registered participants.