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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 60th Annual Meeting is organized by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and would be held during Oct 21 - 24, 2018 at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents, radiation biologists, radiation physicists, dosimetrists, oncologists working in related specialties, radiation therapists, radiation oncology nurses, radiation oncology administrators, diagnostic radiologists and all other health professionals involved in the field of radiation oncology.

Elements of Competence : 

The Annual Meeting program has been designed to narrow the competency gaps of patient/patient-centered care, medical knowledge, evidence-based practice, interpersonal skills and communication, practice-based learning and improvement, work in interdisciplinary teams, quality improvement, professionalism, professional standing and commitment to lifelong learning, eleven of the fifteen core competencies embraced by the American Board of Medical Specialties, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the Institute of Medicine.

Program Objectives :

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Examine the advances in radiation oncology technology that help improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

• Employ quality and safety measures in the delivery of radiation therapy.

• Demonstrate the value of radiation oncology to patients, referring physicians and the public

Please note that all categories and fees are subject to change. Please check back here for the most current information. Registration deadlines are as follows:

Early-bird: Until July 26, 2018*

Advance: July 27 - September 13, 2018*

Late: After September 13, 2018

* Rates will change on the cutoff date at 11:59 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time.

ASTRO Full Conference Registration

Includes admission to ASTRO sessions, the Innovation and Solution Showcase (Exhibit Hall) and Virtual Meeting** access.

Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Member and Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Nonmember Full Conference rate includes admission to the Nurses\' Welcome Luncheon.

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Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

900 E Market St

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Submission Info

Abstract submission deadline 2018-08-01

If you have any questions regarding your submission please contact the Annual Meeting team.

Notifications: Notifications will be sent to the submitting author by Friday, April 27, 2018.

Late-breaking Abstract Submission Site Opens: July 18, 2018

Late-breaking Abstract Submission Site Closes: August 1, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time

NEW! Electronic Poster Viewing Session Format

New for 2018, all poster viewing presentations will be displayed as electronic posters! Posters will be integrated into the Exhibit Hall in a new and exciting floorplan that will offer large, touchscreen monitors and an interactive format for all poster presenters. No more paper posters, tubes or poster printing!

The electronic format will allow for:

Scheduled presentation times for each author in order to foster networking and improved visibility of individual posters, similar to Poster Q&A in 2017.

Integration of posters into Exhibit Hall; no separate poster hall.

Utilization of new technology to build better posters; including video and other graphics.

Elimination of paper posters, traveling with poster tube and poster waste. A nominal fee of $60 will be assessed for digital upload.

“Posters on Demand” feature, to search and view all posters at stations in the Exhibit Hall, on the mobile app and the Online Conference Planner, during and after the meeting. 

he Innovation and Solution Showcase will continue to be an exciting and integral part of the 2018 ASTRO Annual Meeting. As an exhibitor, you have the opportunity to make connections with important industry leaders to showcase your company and products. As an attendee, you will learn about the latest products and services in the field, gain insight into future developments and become engaged through demonstrations and interactive displays throughout the hall.

The Innovation and Solution Showcase will be located in Halls 1 - 4 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and open as follows:

Sunday, October 2110:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, October 2210:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 2310:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Exhibit Hall

Don't miss all the exciting networking opportunities featured in the 2018 ASTRO exhibit hall. Find details on our new Innovation Hub area and our updated ASTRO Connect areas.

General Information

See the schedule-at-a-glance, details on last year's demographics, parking information and our list of FAQs.

Contact No.: 703-502-1550,703-286-1576

Email: info@astro.org, meetings@astro.org