About Us
The AACR Annual Meeting 2026 will be held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, from April 17-22. This is the world's preeminent event where the latest and most exciting discoveries in cancer research are presented. This forum provides a unique opportunity for members of the worldwide cancer research community to discover, interact, and collaborate.
We invite you to participate in the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 in San Diego, California. The AACR Annual Meeting is the most important cancer meeting in the world, where members of the global cancer research community gather to interact, collaborate, and share the latest breakthroughs in cancer science and medicine.
We invite you to participate in the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 in San Diego, California. The AACR Annual Meeting is the most important cancer meeting in the world, where members of the global cancer research community gather to interact, collaborate, and share the latest breakthroughs in cancer science and medicine.
Reserve Your Hotel
Book NowEvent / Conference & Exhibition Schedule
Beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and continuing all day Saturday, April 18, 2026, a program of Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops will be presented. The program on Saturday will conclude with the Discovery Science Plenary Session titled, The Next Frontier in Minimal Residual Disease: Solid Tumors (4:15-6:15 p.m.). The Opening Ceremony and the Opening Plenary Session will take place on Sunday morning, April 19. The meeting will conclude at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:00 p.m. | Registration Opens |
| 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops |
| 4:45 - 6:15 p.m. | Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops |
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk (2026) |
| 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair |
| 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops |
| 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops |
| 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops |
| 4:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Discovery Science Plenary Session |
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremony |
| 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Opening Plenary Session |
| 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Show Open |
| 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. | Award Lecture |
| 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Major Symposia and Advances Sessions |
| 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Clinical Trials Plenary |
| 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | New Drugs on the Horizon Session 1 |
| 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Poster Session |
| 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. | New Drugs on the Horizon Session 2 |
| 3:00 - 4:45 p.m. | Clinical Trials Plenary |
| 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Minisymposia |
| 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Clinical Trials Minisymposium |
| 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. | Award Lectures |
| 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. | Presidential Address |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | AACR Working Group Town Halls |
| 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Networking Hubs |
| 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. | Annual Reception |
MONDAY, APRIL 20
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Plenary Session |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Poster Session |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Show Open |
| 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Major Symposia and Advances Sessions |
| 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | New Drugs on the Horizon Session 3 |
| 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Presidential Select Symposium |
| 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Clinical Trials Plenary 1 |
| 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. | AACR Annual Business Meeting of Members (tentative) |
| 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Major Symposia and Advances Sessions |
| 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Special Sessions |
| 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Poster Session |
| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Special Sessions |
| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Minisymposia |
| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Clinical Trials Minisymposium |
| 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. | Award Lectures |
| 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. | Meet the Expert Sessions |
| 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Special Sessions |
| 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Forums |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | AACR Working Group Town Halls |
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Plenary Session |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Poster Session |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Show Open |
| 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Major Symposia and Advances Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Clinical Trials Plenary |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Award Lecture |
| 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Major Symposia and Advances Sessions |
| 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Poster Session |
| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Minisymposia |
| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Clinical Trials Minisymposium |
| 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Special Sessions |
| 3:00 - 4:45 p.m. | Award Lectures |
| 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. | Meet the Expert Sessions |
| 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Forums |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | AACR Working Group Town Halls |
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Plenary Session |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Poster Session |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Exhibit Show Open |
| 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Major Symposia and Advances Sessions |
| 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Highlights Plenary Session |
Housing Information
Get best in class hotels available during the event; we will guide you through the complete travel services related to the event. Our conferences operations & services team can handle everything you need.
Accommodation
Services
We provide complete hotel booking services for various events held worldwide to the international attendees. We will be happy to make the requisite arrangements for you. Our excellent network through the hospitality industry and our accessibility to the best reservation systems across the countries enables us to extend highly satisfactory services to our esteemed clients.
Tourist Places
in San Diego
Museum of Photographic Arts, Torrey Pines State Beach, Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Mount Soledad, Children's Pool Beach, Whaley House Museum, Mission Trails Regional Park, Waterfront Park, Silver Strand, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Silver Strand State Beach, Star of India, Old Point Loma Lighthouse.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide world-class, safest and the best value trips to our clients through our experience and efficiency. We know that every detail is important, which will always makes the difference so that your travel experience will be exceptional.
Frequent asked questions
Q1. Do I have to be an AACR member to register for a conference?
A. No. AACR meetings, conferences, and workshops are open to both members and non-members. AACR members will pay a lower registration rate, upwards of several hundred dollars less than non-members.
Q2. How do I register for AACR 2026?
A. Visit the homepage of the program you are interested in attending and follow the link for “Registration”. Registration for in-person and virtual meetings may be completed online. Space permitting, onsite registration for in-person meetings is also available. Please note that most workshops are by application; those selected will be provided with instruction on registration following acceptance.
Q3. Are there daily or partial registration fees?
A. No. Daily or partial registration fees are not available.
Q4. Are discounted room rates available for attendees?
A. Yes. The AACR has negotiated reduced room rates for attendees at the official conference hotel(s). Visit the home page for your conference of interest and click on the “Housing/Group Housing” link for details.
Q5. What are the important date for registration?
A. Registration Deadlines:
· Early Registration (lowest rate): January 5, 2026
· Advance Registration (discounted rates): February 27, 2026
· Onsite Registration Opens: 12:00 p.m. PT April 17, 2026 (San Diego Convention Center)
Q6. How do I submit an abstract?
A. All abstracts must be submitted online. Instructions are available on the abstracts webpage for each conference. Most AACR conferences have a limit of 3,100 characters, excluding spaces, for abstract submissions. Author and institution information is not included in this limit.
Q7. Are meals included in either the registration or room rate?
A. Meals are not typically included. Visit the “Registration” page for the meeting, conference, or workshop, for details.
Register earlybefore its too late.
Affordable event packages
We offer affordable and convenient housing for most of the conferences, congress and meetings held worldwide. Whether you are looking for individual housing or group housing, we have best hotel list for you near the convention centre. Below are the types of hotels available for you as per the star rating.
5 STAR HOTEL
$350 - $300
Five-star hotels are considered as having the highest standard rating. These hotels offer multiple room options with luxurious and tasteful decorations and maximum comfort. Rooms in five-star hotels are considerably bigger than those in lower ranked hotels. Even the most basic rooms in a five-star hotel are spacious and allow guests to experience luxury.
4 STAR HOTEL
$300 - $250
A hotels with four-star rating shares similar amenities as a three-star hotel, but it includes an additional restaurant and bar option, concierge, and a swimming pool, among others. A large vary of facilities and superior design qualities square measure typically complemented by service standards that mirror the various and discerning needs of the guest.
3 STAR HOTEL
$250 - $200
Hotels with a three-star rating have several room options, such as Deluxe, Suite, or Premier. Rooms may also be given varying names depending on the hotel’s preference. There are also improvements in the availability of in-house amenities, such as a gymnasium, a full-service restaurant, as well as business facilities and a kiosk.
Event venue & Contact Us
Below is the complete detail of event venue. If you need further help or support, please fill below form, our team will respond you quickly.
San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States