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We invite you to participate in the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 in Chicago, IL. 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.
The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research dining among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
Join us in Chicago, IL at the McCormick Place Convention Center from April 25-30, 2025 (Exhibits April 27-30) to meet with over 23,000 scientists and other cancer professionals who are projected to attend from around the world. AACR Annual Meeting attendees are laboratory scientists and clinical investigators specializing in all aspects of cancer research including experimental therapeutics, molecular targeted therapies, chemistry, molecular biology and genetics, immunology and tumor biology, virology, toxicology, prevention, and clinical and translational research.
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Beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, and continuing all day Saturday, April 26, 2025, a program of Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops will be presented. The program on Saturday will conclude with the Discovery Science Plenary Session titled, “Novel Mechanisms Influencing Cancer Evolution,” (4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.) The Opening Ceremony and the Opening Plenary Session will take place on Sunday morning, April 27. The meeting will conclude at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30. The 2025 Program in Progress follows:
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
| 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 |
*Educational Program Pass required
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. 2025 | AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk |
| 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 |
*Educational Program Pass required
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
| 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 (Location to be announced) |
*Educational Program Pass required
MONDAY, APRIL 28
| 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 - 3:15 p.m. | NCI Director’s Address (tentative) |
| 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 |
*Educational Program Pass required
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
| 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 |
*Educational Program Pass required
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
| 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 2025 Highlights Plenary Session |
*Educational Program Pass required
Housing Information
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Frequent asked questions
Q.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.
Q.How do I register for AACR 2025?
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.
Q.Are there daily or partial registration fees?
A.No. Daily or partial registration fees are not available.
Q.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.
Q.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.
Q.Is there a dress code for attendees?
A.No. Dress for AACR meetings, conferences, and a workshop is casual.
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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.
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McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA