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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

Extended Advance Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 4Register Now
Program in Progress Now AvailableView the Online Program Planner
Access to Housing Reservations Now Available to All AttendeesReserve Housing Now (Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026)

Program Committee Chairs

Paul S. Mischel, Stanford University, Stanford, California
Alice T. Shaw, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts

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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

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