AACR Annual Meeting 2027
American Association for Cancer Research
- Dates
- April 2–7, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 19,500
- Therapy or topic area
- Oncology
About the meeting
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. The meeting highlights work spanning population science and prevention, cancer biology, translational and clinical studies, survivorship, and advocacy, featuring the best minds in cancer research from institutions all over the world.
Based on the official AACR website. Abstracts are published in Cancer Research.
Key dates for AACR 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | November 10, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | January 6, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Meeting | April 2–7, 2027 | Confirmed |
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Submitting an abstract to AACR 2027
- Length
- The combined length of the abstract body, title, and tables may not exceed 2,600 characters, not including spaces and the author string. Tables count for 800 characters against the limit. Submission cannot be completed for abstracts that exceed this limit. 2027
- Tables and figures
- Tables count for 800 characters against the 2600 character limit. 2027
- Fee
- Each abstract submitted must be accompanied by a US$85 abstract submission fee. The submission fee can be paid by credit card or check. The fee is nonrefundable regardless of the final disposition of the abstract 2027
- Who can submit
- Each abstract must be sponsored by an AACR member. You must secure the permission of the sponsor before submitting the abstract. Refer to the Abstract Sponsorship Regulations below for more information. 2027
- Membership required
- Yes 2027
- Previously presented work
- Authors who submit abstracts must confirm that they have not previously published these data, that they have not previously presented them at a large national annual scientific meeting, and that they are not planning to present or publish them prior to the dates of the AACR Annual Meeting 2017. 2027
Summarized from AACR's guidelines, checked November 5, 2027. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the AACR 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is November 10, 2026, and late-breaking abstracts are due January 6, 2027. Both dates are confirmed.
When and where is AACR 2027?
AACR 2027 takes place April 2–7, 2027 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend AACR?
About 19,500 people are expected at AACR 2027.
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Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 17–22, 2026 | San Diego | November 18, 2025 |
| 2025 | April 25–30, 2025 | Chicago | November 26, 2024 |
| 2024 | April 5–10, 2024 | San Diego | Not recorded |
| 2023 | April 14–19, 2023 | Orlando | Not recorded |
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