Abstract Submissions Open

Sept. 22, 2025

Early Registration Deadline

Jan. 9, 2026 

Abstract Submissions Close

Jan. 15, 2026 

2026 SITC Spring Scientific

March 25–27, 2026

2023 SCION Faculty & Organizers

Target Audience

The target audience for this program includes clinical, basic and translational researchers from academic, government, or industry settings (including emerging biotechnology companies) with interests in cellular therapy, T cell engagers, and immuno-oncology drug development.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe types and mechanisms of action of next-generation cellular therapies and T cell engagers currently being explored for the treatment of cancer and how these agents can be combined with other cancer therapies to enhance their clinical activity.
  2. Outline methods to identify therapeutic targets and design/develop novel cellular therapies and/or T cell engagers, with an emphasis on improving therapeutic efficacy.
  3. Analyze current clinical and translational studies of novel cellular therapies and T cell engagers and combination therapies involving these agents for solid and liquid tumors.

Program Organizers

Kristen M. Hege, MD

Kristen M. Hege, MD 
Board Member, Mersana, Adaptimmune, Kelonia, KSQ and EvolveImmune

Ashley K. Koegel, MD
Bristol Myers Squibb

Gordon Moody, MS

Gordon Moody, MS 
AstraZeneca

Daniel J. Powell, Jr., PhD

Daniel J. Powell, Jr., PhD 
University of Pennsylvania

Evan W. Weber, PhD 

Evan W. Weber, PhD 
University of Pennsylvania

Registration Rates

SITC Members are eligible for discounted registration rates. To receive discounted member rates, your membership dues must be current. Renew your dues or become a SITC member today. Please note your registration classification to determine the correct registration rate. For nonmembers, your classification is determined by your primary institution.

2026 Spring Scientific Pricing
  Early Regular Onsite
Member  $600   $800  $850
Industry Member  $1,760   $1,960   $2,010 
Student Member  $300  $500   $550
Non-member  $750   $950   $1000 
Industry Non-member  $2,200   $2,400   $2,450 
Student Non-member $390 $590 $640
Developing Economies Member
 $0
 $0
 $0

Session Topics

  • Next-generation CAR T: Cytokine Engineering

  • Next-generation CAR T: Genetic Engineering to Optimize T cell Fitness 

  • Next-generation TILs 

  • Next-generation TCR T cells 

  • In vivo Cell Therapies

  • Next-generation T cell Engagers 
     
  • Combination Therapies

  • Lymphodepletion: Best Regimens and Strategies to Eliminate the Need

  • Next-generation Manufacturing 

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Keynote Address

Kristen M. Hege, MD

Kristen M. Hege, MD 
Board Member, Mersana, Adaptimmune, Kelonia, KSQ and EvolveImmune

Abstracts

Submit Your Research - Abstracts Due Jan. 15, 2026

The SITC Spring Scientific will feature abstracts with the latest on next-generation cellular therapies, T cell engagers, and combination therapies to treat cancer. Encore presentations are also welcome.

Poster presentation and oral presentation opportunities will be available, and encore presentations will be allowed.

View the Abstract Reference Guide

Spring Scientific Abstract Awards

Five abstract awards will be offered for outstanding abstract submissions. The awardees will be selected by the program organizers from the top scored abstracts. Those selected will receive complimentary registration to the Spring Scientific, as well as a certificate and a poster ribbon.

Oral Abstract Presentation Information

Times subject to change

Oral Abstracts Presentations

At least 15 oral abstract presentations are available during the Spring Scientific.

Presenter Slides

View SITC Presenter Slides Template

Presenter Guide

View the SITC Presenter Information Guide

Poster Abstract Presentation Information

Poster presentations are available. Posters will be presented during two evening receptions. Poster receptions will occur on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26.

Poster specifications will be based on the number of abstracts that will be presented and will be provided with acceptance notifications. The presenting author is responsible for printing, bringing and hanging up their poster. SITC does not provide printing services on-site, or special accommodations for disposing of or shipping posters after the workshop.

All abstract poster presenters and oral abstract presenters will receive Early Registration Rates. A discount registration code will be provided following the notification acceptance of the abstract.

Onsite Poster Presentation Information - Times subject to change

Wednesday, March 25 - 5:30–7 p.m. PT
Odd Number Posters

Thursday, March 26 - 5–6:30 p.m. PT
Even Number Posters

Poster Specifications

Horizontal poster boards

Maximum poster size: 8’ wide x 4’ tall

Browse Past and Future Spring Scientific Programs

Enduring materials from past programs, including recordings and presentations (as permitted by speakers) are available for purchase.

Questions?

If you have questions about this program, please contact education@sitcancer.org.