AACI events bring together cancer center leadership with national cancer research and advocacy groups, industry, and government health agencies. AACI also publishes cancer center event announcements as a benefit to members.
The 2026 Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations conference unites stakeholders who are conducting patient, community, and translational cancer research. Conference attendees will receive information on the latest biomedical and population-based findings on cancer, identify effective approaches for engaging people in cancer research, and leave with ideas for advancing the science of cancer for Latinos and all populations.
Formerly known in the field as the “Robert Gallo” meeting, the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute International Meeting will focus on the critical links between microbes, genetics, and cancer, with discussions highlighting emerging research and therapeutic innovations.
The 3-day CADEx conference convenes experts in cancer center catchment area data and community engagement to share best practices. Attendees will explore policies and methodologies to advance cancer center catchment area analytics.
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Your participation in the 2026 AACI/AACR Hill Day is crucial to sharing our message with our legislators in Washington: that stable, predictable funds for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute are critical for advancing cancer research and care at our nation’s cancer centers. We encourage each cancer center to send at least one representative to Washington to advocate on your center’s behalf.
Registration for this free event opens Monday, February 16, 2026.
The 3-day CRI annual meeting includes panel discussions, breakout sessions, and presentations of abstracts and posters, which aim to establish best practices for cancer center clinical trials offices. Registration opens Monday, March 2, 2026.
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The 2026 Leadership Development Workshop will be held in conjunction with the 2026 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting. Registration opens Friday, May 1, 2026.
This event convenes emerging leaders for didactic and experiential leadership development sessions. An offshoot of Dr. Caryn Lerman’s AACI presidential initiative, the workshop aims to enhance the oncology leadership pipeline with top talent.
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The 2026 Impact Summit will be held in conjunction with the 2026 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting. Registration opens Friday, May 1, 2026.
Co-hosted by AACI, the American Cancer Society, and the Cancer Center Network, the Impact Summit brings together cancer center leaders, researchers, and key stakeholders for a dynamic one-day event focused on strengthening the future of cancer center leadership and workforce development.
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The 2026 New Cancer Center Directors Meeting will be held in conjunction with the 2026 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting. Registration opens Friday, May 1, 2026.
The 3-day AACI/CCAF annual meeting offers AACI members the opportunity to network with cancer center colleagues, national cancer research and advocacy groups, industry, and government health agencies to develop solutions to common challenges. Registration opens Friday, May 1, 2026.
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