AACR Annual Meeting 2026
April 17-22, 2026
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California
Precision • Partnership • Purpose
Advancing Cancer Science to Save Lives Globally
Program Committee Chairs
Paul S. Mischel, Stanford University, Stanford, California
Alice T. Shaw, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Key Dates
- November 18, 2025: Regular/First Abstract Submission Deadline
- January 5, 2026: Early Registration Deadline
- January 12, 2026: Clinical Trials/Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline
- February 27, 2026: Advance Registration Deadline
The AACR Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. From population science and prevention; to cancer biology, translational, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy; the AACR Annual Meeting highlights the work of the best minds in cancer research from institutions all over the world.
AACR Annual Meeting Committees