AACR 2026 x KACTUS

By Hannah Flaherty

April 8, 2026

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What is the American Association for Cancer Research?

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is a global organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes. With more than 58,000 members across 140+ countries, AACR drives innovation through scientific exchange, education, and collaboration across academia, industry, and clinical research.

Event Overview

Venue: San Diego Convention Center 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

Dates: April 19th to 22nd

Sunday, April 19: 7:45 AM – 11:30 PM (Exhibit: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Monday, April 20: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Exhibit: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Tuesday, April 21: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Exhibit: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Wednesday, April 22: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Exhibit: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Booth #4607

Event Schedule

The AACR Annual Meeting 2026 will feature six days of cutting-edge science, including plenary sessions, symposia, poster presentations, and networking opportunities. Key themes include tumor biology, precision medicine, immuno-oncology, and emerging therapeutic modalities.

Friday, April 17

12:00 PM: Registration Opens
3:00–4:30 PM: Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops
4:45–6:15 PM: Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops

Saturday, April 18

7:30 AM: AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk
8:00–9:30 AM: Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops
9:00 AM–3:00 PM: Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair
10:00–11:30 AM: Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops
12:30–2:00 PM: Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops
2:30–4:00 PM: Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops
4:15–6:15 PM: Discovery Science Plenary Session

Sunday, April 19

7:45–9:30 AM: Opening Ceremony
9:30–11:30 AM: Opening Plenary Session
12:00–5:00 PM: Exhibit Show Open
12:15–1:00 PM: Award Lecture
1:00–2:30 PM: Major Symposia and Advances Sessions
1:00–2:45 PM: Clinical Trials Plenary
1:00–2:30 PM: New Drugs on the Horizon Session 1
2:00–5:00 PM: Poster Session
3:00–4:30 PM: New Drugs on the Horizon Session 2
3:00–4:45 PM: Clinical Trials Plenary
3:00–5:00 PM: Minisymposia and Clinical Trials Minisymposium
4:00–5:15 PM: Award Lectures
5:30–6:15 PM: Presidential Address
6:00–8:00 PM: AACR Working Group Town Halls
6:30–8:00 PM: Networking Hubs
8:30–11:30 PM: Annual Reception

Monday, April 20

8:00–10:00 AM: Plenary Session
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Poster Session
9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Exhibit Show Open
10:15–11:45 AM: Major Symposia and Advances Sessions
10:15–11:45 AM: New Drugs on the Horizon Session 3
10:15 AM–12:00 PM: Presidential Select Symposium
10:15 AM–12:00 PM: Clinical Trials Plenary
12:15–1:30 PM: AACR Annual Business Meeting (tentative)
12:30–2:00 PM: Symposia and Special Sessions
2:00–5:00 PM: Poster Session
2:30–4:30 PM: Special Sessions, Minisymposia, Clinical Trials Minisymposium
4:15–6:00 PM: Award Lectures
5:00–5:45 PM: Meet the Expert Sessions
5:00–6:30 PM: Special Sessions and Forums
6:00–8:00 PM: AACR Working Group Town Halls

Tuesday, April 21

8:00–10:00 AM: Plenary Session
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Poster Session
9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Exhibit Show Open
10:15–11:45 AM: Major Symposia and Advances Sessions
10:30 AM–12:00 PM: Clinical Trials Plenary
11:45 AM–12:15 PM: Award Lecture
12:30–2:00 PM: Major Symposia and Advances Sessions
2:00–5:00 PM: Poster Session
2:30–4:30 PM: Minisymposia and Clinical Trials Minisymposium
3:00–5:00 PM: Special Sessions
3:00–4:45 PM: Award Lectures
5:00–5:45 PM: Meet the Expert Sessions
5:00–6:30 PM: Forums
6:00–8:00 PM: AACR Working Group Town Halls

Wednesday, April 22

8:00–10:00 AM: Plenary Session
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Poster Session
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Exhibit Show Open
10:15–11:45 AM: Major Symposia and Advances Sessions
12:00–1:30 PM: AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Highlights Plenary Session

About KACTUS

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