The annual BCAN Bladder Cancer Think Tank Meeting is an essential vehicle for advancing collaborative research efforts in bladder cancer. This scientific retreat is the premier annual bladder cancer-specific medical meeting in North America. Since its inception in 2006, the Think Tank meeting has focused on identifying obstacles and creating solutions in bladder cancer research, and has fostered discussions to help define priorities for advancing bladder cancer research. Invited participants include urologists, oncologists, researchers, pathologists, social scientists, patient advocates and industry representatives, all who are dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.