American College of Rheumatology - ACR Convergence 2026
Event Date
November 6–11, 2026
Location
Orlando, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryACR Convergence is the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and, in the organizer's words, the world's premier rheumatology experience. The meeting is an in-person event, showcasing cutting-edge and timely topics in rheumatology, as well as the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatic diseases and related comorbid conditions, and offers hundreds of sessions to educate professionals in every segment of rheumatology.
ACR Convergence is the premier educational event for physicians, healthcare professionals, and scientists who treat or research rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, and it is attended by more than 15,000 rheumatology professionals from 100+ countries. The audience is broad: clinicians, researchers, academicians, practice managers, pediatric rheumatologists, fellows in training, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and physical or occupational therapists all attend.
Attending is worthwhile for the depth of science and networking. Each year the annual meeting draws thousands of abstracts, and accepted abstracts submitted by rheumatologists and health professionals from around the world are displayed in an international venue and published in an online supplement of the Arthritis & Rheumatology journal.
Show Highlights
ACR Convergence 2026 features a full program of scientific sessions, a Poster Hall, and an Exhibit Hall, along with preconference programming.
- Signature program features: Annual meeting programming includes the Knowledge Bowl, Thieves Market, Image Competition, Patient Perspectives Program, and the Global Rheumatology Summit.
- Program direction: The 2026 program is packed with new developments in the foundational science and clinical care within rheumatology, and Annual Meeting Planning Committee Chair Gregory Gardner, MD, MACP, outlines what attendees can expect, including preconference programming, themed sessions and bootcamps, memorial lectures, and overviews of new practice guidelines.
- Meet the Professor sessions (November 8–10): get up close with an expert on a topic within rheumatology.
- Ultrasound Workshops (November 8) and Ultrasound Conferences (November 6–7): hands-on musculoskeletal ultrasound training, with Basic and Intermediate-Advanced courses.
- Practice Innovation Summit (November 6–7): covering important topics for running a successful rheumatology practice.
- On-demand access: on-demand access to scientific session recordings is available to attendees with In-Person Plus and In-Person passes, and access remains available through October 31, 2027.
Attendance
ACR Convergence is the premier educational event for physicians, healthcare professionals, and scientists who treat or research rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, and it is attended by more than 15,000 rheumatology professionals from 100+ countries. The target audience is rheumatologists, physicians, and healthcare providers who care for patients with rheumatic diseases, and those interested in or engaged in rheumatology research.
Registration
Registration for ACR Convergence 2026 is open online through the ACR website. Early registration rates are available through August 26, and attendees can choose the In Person Plus or In Person pass to experience the meeting on-site, or On Demand for anyone unable to travel.
Steps to register:
- Pick your pass — In Person (physicians only; includes opening session, scientific sessions, Exhibit Hall, Poster Hall, and on-demand access), In Person Plus (all In Person items plus preconference programming), or On Demand.
- Select optional add-on sessions — such as Meet the Professor and Ultrasound Workshops (requires In Person or In Person Plus).
- Select optional preconference activities — Ultrasound Conferences and the Practice Innovation Summit.
- Complete registration online.
Sample member fees: early rate (through August 26) ACR In Person Plus $1,400 / In Person $1,100, ARP $650; general rate ACR In Person Plus $1,825 / In Person $1,400. Nonmember physician early rates are $2,025 (In Person Plus) and $1,650 (In Person). Students and residents register at $0. On Demand is $699 for members and $1,225 for nonmembers.
Cancellation: All registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to the ACR registration office by September 7 at 5:00 PM ET. After September 7, no refunds are issued, and substitutions are not permitted.
History
ACR Convergence is the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. It is the premier educational event for physicians, health professionals, and scientists who treat or research those with or at risk for arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The meeting rotates among major U.S. convention cities each year. ACR Convergence 2025 took place October 24–29 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, and the 2026 edition moves to Orlando, Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is ACR Convergence 2026?
ACR Convergence 2026 will be held November 6–11, 2026, in the West Building of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The convention center is located at 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.
Who should attend ACR Convergence?
The meeting is designed for rheumatologists, physicians, and healthcare providers who care for patients with rheumatic diseases, as well as researchers. It also draws clinicians, academicians, practice managers, pediatric rheumatologists, fellows in training, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and physical or occupational therapists.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration is completed online through the ACR website, where you pick a pass (In Person, In Person Plus, or On Demand) and add optional sessions. Early registration rates end August 26; member In Person passes start at $1,100 and In Person Plus at $1,400, while students and residents register at no cost.
How many people attend ACR Convergence?
ACR Convergence is attended by more than 15,000 rheumatology professionals from over 100 countries, making it the world's premier rheumatology educational event.
What hotels are closest to the venue and how do I get there?
The Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza, and Hyatt Regency Orlando connect to the West Building via skybridges, and other International Drive hotels are within about 0.4 miles. The venue is roughly 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO), reachable by car via I-4 and SR-528, by LYNX Link 311 bus, the I-Ride Trolley, or rideshare.
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