Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer - SITC 2026
Event Date
November 4–8, 2026
Location
Phoenix, AZ
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Annual Meeting is the premier global gathering dedicated to cancer immunotherapy science and clinical practice. SITC 2026 is the organization's 41st Annual Meeting & Pre-Conference Programs, taking place Nov. 4–8, 2026 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The meeting can be attended either in person or virtually.
The conference draws a worldwide audience of physicians, scientists, researchers, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, students, industry professionals, and members of the press engaged in tumor immunology and immuno-oncology. In-person registrants have access to onsite networking opportunities, the poster hall, and the exhibit hall, while virtual registrants receive real-time, live-streamed presentations with live Q&A, virtual networking, an ePoster hall, and virtual exhibits.
Attendees come to hear late-breaking clinical trial results, cutting-edge translational science, and practice-changing data. Expanded plenary sessions feature late-breaking abstract oral presentations highlighting novel and practice-changing in-human clinical studies. Select sessions of the Annual Meeting qualify for Continuing Education credits. With a robust poster hall, sponsored symposia, career connections, and pre-conference programs, SITC is an essential event for anyone advancing the field of cancer immunotherapy.
Show Highlights
- Pre-Conference Programs — additional educational programs offered alongside the main meeting. These are not included in the Annual Meeting registration fee and must be added separately.
- Plenary & Late-Breaking Sessions — expanded plenary sessions provide late-breaking abstract oral presentations at SITC 2026.
- Poster Hall — the Poster Hall is located on the PCC Lower Level, North Exhibition Halls 4-5-6.
- The CheckPoints Party, Early Career Scientist Activities, and an Undergrads in STEM Program.
- Continuing Education — select sessions qualify for Continuing Education credits, noted on the schedule pages.
- Wellness space — an electronics-free quiet space is available in the Phoenix Convention Center, 200 Level, room 223 for attendees to meditate, reflect, or relax.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the official SITC 2026 registration platform, and attendees can register to attend either in person in Phoenix or virtually.
- Membership discounts: SITC members save on every program, and a new or renewed membership can be added during the SITC 2026 registration process to take advantage of member pricing.
- Developing Economy rates: reduced rates are available to attendees from eligible countries.
- Pre-Conference Programs: these are not included in the Annual Meeting registration fee and must be added separately.
- Housing: all attendees must be registered in order to book housing, which is reserved within the registration process.
- Cancellations: a $50 processing fee is charged for all cancellations, and no refunds are granted if cancellation is received after Oct. 7, 2026.
- Group registration: SITC does not offer group registration discounts, and all attendees must have their own individual meeting registration.
History
SITC is the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer, a nonprofit organization advancing the science, development, and application of cancer immunotherapy. The 2026 Annual Meeting marks the society's 41st Annual Meeting, held Nov. 4–8, 2026 at the Phoenix Convention Center. SITC is headquartered at 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823, USA. Accepted abstracts from the meeting are published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (JITC) Supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is SITC 2026 taking place?
SITC 2026, the 41st Annual Meeting and Pre-Conference Programs, takes place Nov. 4–8, 2026 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Attendees can participate either in person or virtually.
Who should attend the SITC Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for physicians, scientists, researchers, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, students, and industry professionals working in cancer immunotherapy and immuno-oncology. Members of the press may also attend with proper registration.
How do I register, and are there discounts?
Registration is completed online through the official SITC 2026 registration platform. SITC members save on every program, and a membership can be added during registration; reduced Developing Economy rates are also available for attendees from eligible countries. Pre-Conference Programs are not included in the Annual Meeting fee and must be added separately.
What are the hotel options and the housing deadline?
Contracted downtown Phoenix hotels include the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, and Hyatt Regency Phoenix, booked through official housing partner Showcare during registration. The hotel reservation deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, or until rooms sell out.
What is the difference between in-person and virtual registration?
In-person registrants can attend the onsite meeting with access to networking, the poster hall, and the exhibit hall, plus virtual enduring materials for selected programs. Virtual registrants receive real-time live-streamed presentations with live Q&A, virtual networking, an ePoster hall, and virtual exhibits.
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