APOS Annual Conference
LEARN. CONNECT. COLLABORATE.
Every year, professionals from across the U.S. and beyond come together to advance the development and delivery of equitable and evidence-based psychosocial oncology care through research, practice, education, and advocacy.
2026 Conference
The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) was formed to bring together professionals working in the psychological, behavioral and social aspects of cancer. Its mission is to network professionals from all disciplines working in psychosocial oncology. Over five hundred psychosocial oncology professionals gather at APOS' annual conference to share new research and clinical innovations.
Important Deadlines
| Type | Deadline | Status |
| Early Bird Registration | Thursday, December 11, 2025 | OPEN |
| Late Registration | Monday, March 17, 2026 | CLOSED |
| Room Block Discounted Rate | Wednesday, February 24, 2026 or until the block is full |
OPEN |
| Symposia Submissions | Monday, August 4, 2025 | CLOSED |
| Poster/Podium Abstract PREP: Abstract Pre-submission Review Program | Monday, August 18, 2025 (feedback received by August 28th from reviewer) |
CLOSED |
| Poster/Podium Submissions | Monday, September 8, 2025 | CLOSED |
| Early Career Travel Award | Monday, September 8, 2025 | CLOSED |
| Honorific Awards | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | CLOSED |
| Health Equity Scholars | Friday, October 31, 2025 | CLOSED |
| Late-Breaking Posters | EXTENDED: Monday, December 8, 2025 | OPEN |
*All deadlines are 11:59PM Eastern U.S. time zone
*Staff are not available after 5PM ET
APOS 2026 Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshops Run Concurrent on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12PM - 4PM Central
Cancer and Cognition: Understanding, Identifying, and Addressing Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment
Brian Rosen, MD, MSPH
Zev Nakamura, MD
Michael Yee, MD
Robert Ferguson, PhD
Yesne Alici, MD
The Clinical Care and Development of Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
Cristina Pozo-Kaderman, PhD, FAPOS
Joan Hanania, PhD
Sarah Fay, LCSW
Your Self Care Tool-Box: Strategies for Clinicians Who Work in End-of-Life Care
Sue Morris, PsyD, FAPOS
Michelle Jacobo, PhD
"I go to a lot of conferences but one thing that keeps me coming back it feels like a family reunion. Everyone is so passionate about advancing psychosocial oncology. And how often do you see early career professionals being highlighted at a conference during a plenary session? I love that!"
- Motolani Adedipe, PhD, MS
Sponsorship Opportunities
SUPPORT A LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE: By sponsoring the APOS conference, you are becoming part of the journey in improving the science for better patient outcomes through quantifiable hope.
Members
States Represented
Professions
Empowering researchers & clinicians in the field of psychosocial oncology for over 30 years.
Why Do Attendees Return Year After Year?
The American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) invites you to join its thriving network of professionals dedicated to enhancing psychosocial oncology research, education, and clinical practice. With members from diverse backgrounds and expertise spanning various states, APOS fosters a collaborative environment where individuals can connect, share knowledge, and collectively contribute to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families.
