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.
9. Joe Henson, Cancer Champions Manager and Jade Fleming Cancer Champions Project Officer for a joint pilot project between Macmillan Cancer Support and The Rainbow Project addressed the impact of cancer on the LGBTQIA+ community.
Joe Henson, Cancer Champions Manager and Jade Fleming Cancer Champions Project Officer for a joint pilot project between Macmillan Cancer Support and The Rainbow Project addressed the impact of cancer on the LGBTQIA+ community. Photo: Hive
10. Dr Conor O'Neill, Consultant Oncologist at the North West Cancer Centre presenting on recent advancements in breast cancer research at the Hive Cancer Support World Cancer Day Conference.
Dr Conor O'Neill, Consultant Oncologist at the North West Cancer Centre presenting on recent advancements in breast cancer research at the Hive Cancer Support World Cancer Day Conference. Photo: Hive