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#AACR26 · American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
AACR Annual Meeting - American Association for Cancer Research
ConferenceAwardedCancer Research, Biomedical Research, OncologyHybridAnnual
San Diego, US17 Apr 2026 – 22 Apr 20266 days
Delegates
22,000+
Countries
85+
Duration
6 days · 17 Apr 2026 – 22 Apr 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
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.
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Key details
- City & country
- San Diego, US
- Dates
- 17 Apr 2026 – 22 Apr 2026
- Duration
- 6 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- Hybrid
- Rotation pattern
- Continental rotation
- Commercial type
- B2BTrade ShowConference
- Official website
- www.aacr.org/meeting/aacr-annual-meeting-2026 — register free for link access
Who attends
scientistscliniciansother health care professionalssurvivorspatientsand advocates
Programme
Tracks
Discovery ScienceEducational SessionsMethods WorkshopsPlenary SessionsPresidential Select SymposiumAdvances SessionsMajor SymposiaForumsSpecial SessionsNew Drugs on the HorizonScience and Health PolicyRegulatory Science and PolicyScience of Survivorship
65 workshops
Networking events
- 2026 AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk
- 2026 AACR Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair
- Patient Advocate Reception Dinner
- Networking Hubs
- Professional Development Sessions
Host city history — 5 congresses since 2019
2025ChicagoUS← current
2024San DiegoUS
2023OrlandoUS
2022New OrleansUS
2019AtlantaUS
North America
US ×5
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to a different region. San Diego has hosted 1× (2024).