AACR 2025 x KACTUS

AACR 2025 x KACTUS

By Hannah Flaherty

KACTUS is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025, a premier event that brings together experts in cancer research, medicine, and related fields. Scheduled from April 25 to April 30, 2025, at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois, this meeting serves as a pivotal platform for discussing the latest advancements in cancer science and medicine.

What is the American Association for Cancer Research?

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is a leading global organization dedicated to advancing cancer research, with the goal of preventing and curing cancer. Established in 1907, AACR unites over 58,000 members from more than 140 countries, including researchers, healthcare professionals, and patient advocates. Through its initiatives, the organization supports cutting-edge research, accelerates the exchange of scientific discoveries, promotes education and training, and enhances understanding of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment worldwide.

Event Overview 

Venue: McCormick Place Convention Center,2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Dates: April 25th to 30th 

  • Conference Day 1: Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:00 PM - 6:15 PM

  • Conference Day 2: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30 AM - 6:15 PM

  • Conference Day 3: Sunday, April 27, 2025, 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

  • Conference Day 4: Monday, April 28, 2025, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Conference Day 5: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Conference Day 6: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Booth #3935

Event Schedule 

The AACR Annual Meeting 2025 will bring together leading scientists, clinicians, and industry experts for six days of cutting-edge cancer research presentations, expert-led discussions, and interactive sessions. Explore the full AACR 2025 schedule for a comprehensive look at the event.

Friday, April 25

  • Registration Opens at 12:00 PM

  • Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

  • Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops from 4:45 PM to 6:15 PM

Saturday, April 26

  • 2025 AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk at 7:30 AM

  • Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

  • Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  • Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

  • Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

  • Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

  • Discovery Science Plenary Session from 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM

Sunday, April 27

  • Opening Ceremony from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

  • Opening Plenary Session from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  • Exhibit Show Open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  • Award Lecture from 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM

  • Major Symposia and Advances Sessions from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

  • Clinical Trials Plenary from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM

  • New Drugs on the Horizon Session 1 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

  • New Drugs on the Horizon Session 2 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

  • Clinical Trials Plenary from 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM

  • Minisymposia from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  • Clinical Trials Minisymposium from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  • Award Lectures from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

  • Presidential Address from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM

  • AACR Working Group Town Halls from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  • Networking Hubs from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

  • Annual Reception from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM (Location to be announced)

Monday, April 28

  • Plenary Session from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

  • Poster Session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Exhibit Show Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  • Major Symposia and Advances Sessions from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM

  • New Drugs on the Horizon Session 3 from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM

  • Presidential Select Symposium from 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Clinical Trials Plenary 1 from 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM

  • AACR Annual Business Meeting of Members (tentative) from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM

  • Major Symposia and Advances Sessions from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

  • Special Sessions from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

  • Poster Session from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  • NCI Director’s Address (tentative) from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM

  • Special Sessions from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  • Minisymposia from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  • Clinical Trials Minisymposium from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  • Award Lectures from 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM

  • Meet the Expert Sessions from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM

  • Special Sessions from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

  • Forums from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

  • AACR Working Group Town Halls from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Tuesday, April 29

  • Plenary Session from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

  • Poster Session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Exhibit Show Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  • Major Symposia and Advances Sessions from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM

  • Clinical Trials Plenary from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Award Lecture from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM

Wednesday, April 30

  • Plenary Session from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM​

  • Poster Session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM​

  • Exhibit Show Open from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM​

  • Major Symposia and Advances Sessions from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM​

  • AACR Annual Meeting 2025 Highlights Plenary Session from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

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