The conference took place in the City Hotel and was an opportunity to share and discuss personal stories as well as the latest research in the field.
Mr. Nesbitt told the audience how he will never forget his first meeting with the 'Pink Ladies' in Derry back in 2011.
The Pink Ladies rebranded in 2023 as Hive Cancer Support.
Hive said the conference was ‘a chance for people to gain knowledge and insight the latest research on cancer and to hear from other leading cancer charities on their ground breaking work and campaigns’.
The conference, which is now in it's seventh year, has consistently attracted some of the leading names in cancer research from around the world and reflects Hive Cancer Support's focus on expanding understanding of the latest discoveries in the cancer field, it said.
Here is a selection of photographs from the conference.
5. Hive Cancer Support member Marguerite Burke addressing a question to the panel of experts at the conference.
Hive Cancer Support member Marguerite Burke addressing a question to the panel of experts at the conference. Photo: Hive
6. Local artist Barry McGowan presenting a portrait to the Health Minister.
Local artist Barry McGowan presenting a portrait to the Health Minister. Photo: Hive
7. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt delivering the keynote address at the Hive Cancer Support World Cancer Day Conference at Derry's City Hotel.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt delivering the keynote address at the Hive Cancer Support World Cancer Day Conference at Derry's City Hotel. Photo: Hive
8. Sinn Féin Councillor and Manager at the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum Aisling Hutton addressing a question to the panel of experts.
Sinn Féin Councillor and Manager at the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum Aisling Hutton addressing a question to the panel of experts. Photo: Hive