Register Today: Inaugural AACR Conference on Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3), July 21-24, 2026

July 7, 2026

BOSTON – The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will host a special conference on Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) from July 21-24, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. Registration is complimentary for credentialed members of the media.

This inaugural AACR D3 conference aims to redefine the future of oncology drug development by challenging conventional paradigms and catalyzing innovation across disciplines. Bringing together a diverse and influential community—including leaders from biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies, academia, regulatory agencies, technology firms, venture capital, and patient advocacy organizations—the conference is designed to spark bold ideas and foster transformative collaborations.

The program will feature immersive and interactive session formats to create dynamic networking opportunities and facilitate real-time problem-solving. Attendees will explore cutting-edge science, novel technologies, and emerging frameworks that promise to revolutionize how cancer therapies are discovered, developed, and delivered.

The program will also feature keynote lectures from several leaders in the field of oncology drug discovery and development, including:

Nobel Laureate William G. Kaelin, MD, FAACR, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Alexis Borisy, Curie.Bio

Chris Boshoff, MD, PhD, Pfizer

David Schenkein, MD, Google Ventures

William R. Sellers, MD, FAACR, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

Richard Pazdur, MD, former director of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s Oncology Center of Excellence, will participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, July 22.

View the full conference program and read a post on the AACR’s blog previewing the conference.

Media Registration

Journalists planning to cover the meeting should register through the AACR public relations team via the form linked below. Journalists must provide official press credentials and bylined coverage to register as press. Before requesting registration, please review the full media registration requirements. Journalists can request registration by filling out this form. Contact Kathleen Medora at [email protected] or 215-290-5408 with registration questions.

This meeting will be held as an in-person event and will not be livestreamed for virtual participation. Lecture sessions will be available for on-demand viewing approximately 7-14 days after the conference concludes and will remain accessible through October 2, 2026.

CONTACT

For more information, contact a member of the AACR public relations team:

Kathleen Medora
Senior Manager, Public Relations
215-290-5408
[email protected]

Julia DeMalto
Coordinator, Public Relations
215-446-7127
[email protected]

Julia Gunther
Director, Public Relations
770-403-7690
[email protected]

Rick Buck
Chief Communications Officer
Vice President, Communications and Public Relations
856-562-5668
[email protected]