International Cancer Education Conference 2026

Name: International Cancer Education Conference 2026
Start: 2026-10-20T12:00:00Z
End: 2026-10-23T17:30:00Z
Location: Westin Cleveland Downtown

Westin Cleveland Downtown

October 20-23, 2026

Welcome to the ICEC 2026 Submission Portal

Late-breaking abstract submissions closed on 20 August 2026. Late-breaking abstracts will primarily be considered for posters only. A limited number of submissions may be selected for oral presentation, however, most oral presentation slots will be assigned during the initial abstract review and acceptance process. Late-breaking acceptance notifications will be sent in mid-September.

This is a great opportunity to share recently completed research, innovative cancer-related initiatives, or student-led projects. Your submission should include research that has just been completed, innovative cancer initiatives, and/or student endeavors. This late-breaking category offers a chance to present exciting new work that wasn’t ready by the initial abstract deadline. We also aim to increase student involvement—so student submissions are encouraged!

Click the 'Submit an Abstract' button above to get started. You will be asked to confirm a presentation type, the details for which can be viewed in the list of presentation types below. For more details, please review the full Author Instructions document.

Presentation Types

Please expand the presentation type below to review a summary of instructions and requirements for abstracts submitted under that format.

ICEC 2026 Oral and Poster Abstract Submission Form

Late-breaking abstract submissions closed on 20 August 2026. Late-breaking abstracts will primarily be considered for posters only. A limited number of submissions may be selected for oral presentation, however, most oral presentation slots will be assigned during the initial abstract review and acceptance process.

Oral Presentations: These are 12- to 15-minute talks, followed by Q&A, scheduled within a 60-minute session alongside two other presentations on similar topics.
Poster Presentations: These are visual displays of research, available for viewing throughout the conference. Presenters will participate in a 75-minute session for Q&A with judges and attendees.

All oral and poster abstracts are evaluated based on specific criteria and accepted according to their scores.

Before you begin, please read and save/bookmark the Author Instructions, which include our updated review criteria, before submitting an abstract. Also, read and understand the guidelines for the category in which you are submitting:

TIP: Save a copy of these files or bookmark the webpage page where this information is stored to easily reference during the abstract submission process.

Abstract reviewers will use these Abstract Review Rubrics to score your Research and Practices abstracts.

Once you see the confirmation on the final page, your abstract submission is complete. However, you may update your abstract at any time until the late-breaking submission deadline on 20 August 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. No changes will be allowed after the deadline.

If you need accommodations during the abstract submission process, please contact contactaace@aaceonline.com.

Abstract Submission Instructions:

1. Complete the Entire Form

Scroll through each section of the abstract submission form and complete the questions. Some questions are marked “required” with a red asterisk (*); you will not be able to complete your submission until these questions have been answered.

2. Submitting Your Abstract

To officially submit your abstract, you must click the "Submit" button at the top right side of your window.

3. Saving and Editing Your Abstract

If you want to start your abstract now and save it to edit later, you must include some text in all fields that are marked with an asterisk. At the end of the application (after you click “Submit”), you will receive an email with your application link where you can access your abstract. You may go back anytime before the late-breaking abstract deadline on 20 August 2026 to edit the incomplete fields.

4. Finalizing Your Submission

Once you click "Submit", your abstract is considered submitted.
You may continue to update it until the 20 August 2026 deadline.
No changes will be allowed after the deadline.

Refer to the author instructions for detailed descriptions of each section and abstract type.

ICEC 2026 Workshop Proposal Submission Form

Workshop Abstract Submissions closed on 9 June 2026 and are not being considered for Late-Breaking.

A workshop is a 90-minute session that concentrates on skill-building and is usually interactive with a smaller audience. It may include 1 or more presenters.

If your abstract does not fit the workshop format, please consider submitting a "Symposium" or "Oral/Poster" abstract instead.

Before you begin, please read and save/bookmark the Author Instructions, which include our updated review criteria, before submitting an abstract. Also, read and understand the guidelines for the category in which you are submitting:

Once you see the confirmation on the final page, your abstract submission is complete. However, you may update your abstract at any time until the extended submission deadline on 9 June 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. No changes will be allowed after the deadline.

*ICEC typically charges a small additional registration fee for workshop attendance in order to help ensure participants follow through on attending and to offset the added costs of audio-visual equipment and staff time required to manage the workshops.

Abstract Submission Instructions:

1. Complete the Entire Form

Scroll through each section of the abstract submission form and complete the questions. Some questions are marked “required” with a red asterisk (*); you will not be able to complete your submission until these questions have been answered.

2. Submitting Your Abstract

To officially submit your abstract, you must click the "Submit" button at the top right side of your window.

3. Saving and Editing Your Abstract

If you want to start your abstract now and save it to edit later, you must include some text in all fields that are marked with an asterisk. At the end of the application (after you click “Submit”), you will receive an email with your application link where you can access your abstract. You may go back anytime before the abstract deadline on 9 June 2026 to edit the incomplete fields.

4. Finalizing Your Submission

Once you click "Submit", your abstract is considered submitted.
You may continue to update it until the 9 June 2026 deadline.
No changes will be allowed after the deadline.

Refer to the author instructions for detailed descriptions of each section and abstract type.

ICEC 2026 Symposium Abstract Submission Form

Symposium Abstract Submissions closed on 9 June 2026 and are not being considered for Late-Breaking.

A symposium consists of three (3) speakers presenting on a central theme (see details below). One individual serves as the coordinator, responsible for organizing, collecting, and submitting all abstracts for a single 60-minute session.

If your abstract does not fit the symposium format, please consider submitting a "Workshop" or "Oral/Poster" abstract instead.

For Symposium/Panel Submissions: A symposium/panel should follow these requirements:

A Symposium/Panel is a 60-minute session that includes 3 speakers/presentations that have been coordinated ahead of time by an organizer so that all abstracts should be considered together, as opposed to oral presentations that are arranged in 60-minute sessions by the Planning Committee based on their abstract topics.
The Symposium/Panel organizer should first collect all of the individual abstracts from their presenters, before submitting anything in the abstract system.
When filling in the abstract proposal, the organizer will be asked to submit the following:
- A Symposium/Panel Overview title and description (in the "Abstract text" field on the Survey page of the form), which will specify the overall Symposium/Panel title and a brief description (2-3 sentences) for the entire symposium/Panel
- Three overall objectives for the Symposium/Panel
- The title, presenter(s), and abstract (with all required component parts) for each individual abstract in the Symposium/Panel (3 abstracts, on the Additional Info page of the form)
Abstract Submission Instructions:
1. Complete the Entire Form
- Scroll through each section of the abstract submission form and complete the questions. Some questions are marked “required” with a red asterisk (*); you will not be able to complete your submission until these questions have been answered.
2. Submitting Your Abstract
- To officially submit your abstract, you must click the "Submit" button at the top right side of your window.
3. Saving and Editing Your Abstract
- If you want to start your abstract now and save it to edit later, you must include some text in all fields that are marked with an asterisk. At the end of the application (after you click “Submit”), you will receive an email with your application link where you can access your abstract. You may go back anytime before the abstract deadline on 9 June 2026 to edit the incomplete fields.
4. Finalizing Your Submission
- Once you click "Submit", your abstract is considered submitted.
- You may continue to update it until the 9 June 2026 deadline.
- No changes will be allowed after the deadline.
  Refer to the author instructions for detailed descriptions of each section and abstract type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about the conference.

Registration will open soon! You will be able to register at https://aaceonline.com/ICEC2026.

The conference will be held in person.

Yes, there are hotels and accommodations close to the conference venue.

Yes, you can submit a presentation proposal during the open call for speakers. Visit the 'Submission' page on the website, and follow the submission guidelines provided.